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PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF ROCKLAND COUNTY FOR SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS DIAGNOSED WITH HIGH FUNCTIONING AUTISM OR ASPERGER’S SYNDROME - $42,750 The County of Rockland is considering the issuance of a Sole Source award to Jewish Family Service of Rockland County for the provision of a Social Skills Program for young adults diagnosed with high functioning Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. This award may be made on a sole source basis in accordance with the Rockland County Procurement Policy. The contract fills a need for: • The social skills program is designed for young adults, ages 15-27, who are preparing to graduate from high school or who have aged out of school. This program is geared towards individuals who have been previously diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder or Social Anxiety. Program Goals and Services include, but are not limited to: • Teach and help develop appropriate social skills in young adults, which promote independence, friendship and healthy living. The focus of this transition program is to help the participant make a smooth transition from high school to work and/or higher education. Within the group modules participants will have the opportunity to discuss and process issues relating to, but are not limited to, leaving the high school setting, dealing with life-stage changes, continuing school versus working, self-awareness, people skills/proper manners, time management skills, interviewing for a job, getting along with coworkers/conflict management, being independent (doing laundry, money management, etc.) and continuing relationships/dating. • This group therapy program will run year-round and will meet for one hour per week. The group will be broken down into smaller modules (themes) in order to give group members some structured topics while also allowing for them to bring in topics they feel are important during a given week. Some group sessions will take place on campus where the focus is on process and learning a skill. Other group meetings will take place in the community to help participants practice learned skills in a more generalized setting. The estimated units of service are 722 in 2016 while providing services to an average of 20 persons per month. This notice is issued for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for competitive quotes. Any non-profit agency that believes they are qualified to provide the services detailed above and is ready, willing and able to provide the services; shall respond to this notice no later than 3 PM on March 10, 2016 (14 days after advertisement) of this announcement. The response should provide specific details regarding the agency’s interest in providing such services as well as their prior experience in providing the same or similar services. In addition, the response should detail the agency’s connections to the Rockland County community. Responses to this notice must be sent via facsimile to 845-364-3809 or email to purchasing@co.rockland.ny.us. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Organizations submitting a proposal must meet the following requirements: • Be a 501 (c)3 • Be governed by a Board of Directors • Be up-to-date with all IRS filings • Be up-to-date with all NYS filings • Have a 2015 budget with Board approval • Be fiscally sound • Have a Non-discrimination Policy • Have a Conflict of Interest Policy • Maintain program records for the purpose of an audit and provide to the County all program-related information including proprietary materials, upon request • Submit quarterly and year end reports, including attendance lists for each group activity, and log sheets for clients served • Be available for on-site visits, announced and unannounced A determination by the County not to compete the proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the County.
