Specifications include, but are not limited to: In seeking to expand the availability of LRA Residences and related services in communities within the state of Washington, the SCC is issuing this RFP and will accept proposals on both an immediate basis until October 16, 2023, and on an ongoing basis beginning on November 9, 2023. Potential contractors who are qualified and prepared to provide, manage, and operate an LRA Residence and meet the statutory and court-ordered requirements of the Residents placed in such Residences, are encouraged to respond. Two types of LRA Residences are being sought: Independent Residences and Staffed Residences. All Residents assigned to LRA Residences (both Independent and Staffed) will be subject to continuous electronic monitoring, and while Residents assigned to Independent Residences do not require daily direct supervision or services, the Residents that are assigned to Staffed Residences require supervision and daily, sometimes extensive, services. The details of the scope of services and DSHS expectations for each type of Residence and related services to be provided by Contractors are set forth in the two applicable Sample Contracts included in Attachment A to this RFP. Bidders are asked to select the type of Residence(s) that is/are being offered in their proposals by checking the appropriate box or boxes in the Bidder Response Form (Attachment D). While one LRA Residence cannot be designated as both Independent and Staffed, we realize that a Bidder may wish to propose more than one potential LRA Residence in response to this RFP. Prior to deciding whether to submit a proposal for either an Independent LRA Residence, or a Staffed LRA Residence, Bidders are advised to carefully review the contract that corresponds to the type of LRA Residence Bidder is considering. The contractual obligations required by the Staffed LRA Residence Contract are far more extensive than those required by the Independent LRA Residence Contract. Bidders are also advised that they must identify the key personnel who will perform the functions required by the applicable Contract, and detail the experience and qualifications of such personnel in the Response. If awarded a Contract, Bidders may not make changes to such key personnel during the term of the Contract except as requested or approved by DSHS.
