AASD and DSD eList announcement

Date: Oct. 31, 2023
To: All interested parties
From: DHS Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services divisions
Purpose: To announce a request for proposals (RFP) for an intervention services study
Submission deadline: Nov. 27, 2023
Contact: PositiveSupports@state.mn.us

RFP for intervention services study

DHS seeks proposals from qualified responders to gather feedback and data and conduct a study on ways to simplify and expand access to positive support, crisis, specialist, respite and other intervention services in Minnesota. The chosen responder will be responsible to:

· Survey interested parties to gather data about their experience with barriers to meet people’s needs.

· Develop a report to recommend strategies to update and expand access to intervention services.

DHS expects the term of any resulting contract to be from February to September 2024.

RFP details

To review the RFP, refer to DSD RFPs – RFP to Conduct a Study on Intervention Services.

Process to submit a proposal

To submit a proposal in response to this RFP, responders must use Minnesota Supplier Portal – Bidding Opportunities. The RFP for the intervention services study is listed under the title “Minnesota’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.”

Responders cannot submit proposals through mail, fax or email.

For additional information to help navigate the portal, refer to the Swift Quick Reference Guide – Bid on Event (PDF).

Deadline for submission

Responders must submit their proposal through the online application portal by Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. DHS will not accept late submissions.

Additional information

Laws 2023 Chapter 61, Article 1, Section 74 directs DHS to:

· Complete a study on options to expand access to services for people with co-occurring behavioral health conditions and disabilities.

· Evaluate options to expand positive support, crisis respite, respite and specialist services authorized under Minnesota’s federally approved home and community-based waivers, in consultation with interested parties.

· Survey community providers about the barriers to meet people’s needs and options to authorize services under Minnesota’s Medical Assistance state plan.

· Evaluate strategies to decrease the number of people who remain in hospitals, jails and other acute or crisis settings when they no longer meet medical or other necessity criteria.

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