Summary
The State of Delaware, Department of Health and Social Services (Division of Developmental Disabilities Services) solicits proposals to provide facilitated communication and American Sign Language (ASL) services to Deaf individuals receiving residential habilitation services across Delaware. Services include in-person facilitated conversations in recipients' homes, training for direct support staff on Deaf culture and functional ASL vocabulary, and vendor staffing and insurance requirements. The contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options, and proposals will be evaluated on qualifications, experience with DDDS populations, staffing approach, and cost effectiveness.