OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida
Request for Information (RFI)
The Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. (“Agency”) is seeking sources interested in providing services to eligible individuals in Leon County under a Local Services Program (LSP) for expanded adult day health care and case management services according to standards set forth in the Department of Elder Affairs Programs and Services Handbook.
The LSP provides funding to expand long-term care alternatives enabling elders, age 60 and older, to maintain an acceptable quality of life in their own homes and avoid or delay nursing home placement. The LSP provides community-based services to preserve elder independence, support caregivers, and target at-risk persons. Through the provision expanded adult day health care services and case management, LSP assists elders in Leon County to live in the least restrictive environment that meets their needs. The development of innovative approaches to program management, staff training, and service delivery which have an impact on cost-avoidance, cost-effectiveness, and program efficiency is encouraged.
The Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request for information or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. This RFI is a preliminary step to the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) package on or around April 27, 2015. Failure to respond by the deadline specified below shall constitute a “not interested” response.
Deadline: Written responses to this RFI are due to the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. no later than 3:00 p.m., EST on April 20, 2015. Responses should include the organization name, contact person’s name, contact person’s email address, business address and phone number, as well as a description of experience and qualifications to serve at the LSP provider. Only written responses, including responses via e-mail, will be accepted.
Prospective sources must be established and have current or previous experience in providing adult day health care and case management services to older adults.
Contact: Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc., Attention: Lisa Bretz, 2414 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, Email: lisab@aaanf.org
