Contracting with DSAAPD for Services Funded by the Older Americans Act, SSBG, State Funds
Contracting Process
The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) contracts for many services funded under the Older Americans Act, the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG), state funds, and other funding sources. Most of the contracts cover a one-year period and many are renewable. Contracts for these services are awarded following a procurement process which has been established through state law as well as through policies and procedures of the Department of Health and Social Services.
Steps in the procurement process generally include the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) by DSAAPD; the development of proposals by vendors; the review of proposals; the selection of successful bidder(s); and the negotiation of contract terms.
The availability of funds for these services is typically announced through RFP notices in newspapers. RFPs are also published on the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) website. (See the DHSS Request for Proposals page for current listings.)
Service Specifications
As part of this contracting process, DSAAPD has developed "service specifications". These specifications include service descriptions, client eligibility, standards for service, reporting requirements, and other relevant information.
For copies of the most recent specifications, please see the Service Specifications for DSAAPD's Older Americans Act, SSBG, and State-Funded Programs page of this web site.
Provider Manual
DSAAPD has developed a Provider Manual which includes important information for contractors delivering Older Americans Act, SSBG, and State-funded services. A copy of the Provider Manual is available here in PDF format. If you have questions about how to access this document, please visit the Help with Downloading DSAAPD Publications page.
Additional Information
If you need additional information about contracting for services funded under the Older Americans Act, SSBG, State funds, or other sources, please contact DSAAPD.
For questions about contracting to provide Medicaid Waiver services, please visit DSAAPD's Medicaid Waiver contracting page .
