DAAA is seeking proposals to provide a Community Needs Assessment that will aid in the planning and development of programs designed to improve the health, wellness, and access for seniors, adults with disabilities and caregivers residing in Detroit, the five (5) Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park.
Interested consultants and/ or organizations seeking to complete the community needs assessment survey must be a regional planning body, university or college, division or department of a municipality, business or private non-profit organization that has the proven expertise and resources to conduct a neutral, randomized and accurate survey approach that uses acceptable methodologies and practices. In addition, the DAAA will entertain strategies designed to solicit input from community stakeholders within its region including service providers, partners and other influencers.
Detroit Area Agency on Aging
Call for Proposals Timeline
Request for Proposal Release Date, July 22, 2024
Initial Inquiry via Email, July 22, 2024 – August 9, 2024
Access to Citrix ShareFile, July 22, 2024 – August 16, 2024**
Proposal Due, August 16, 2024 11:59pm EDT
All Proposal Applicants Will Receive Notification of Proposal Status, August 26-29, 2024
Contract Negotiations & Independent Contract, September 2-5, 2024
Selection of Vendor, September 9, 2024
Community Needs Assessment Execution, September 9, 2024 – November 11, 2024
Final Report Due, December 16, 2024
DAAA Community Needs Assessment – Scope of Services
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Submission Requirements
Step 1: Those interested in applying please submit an initial inquiry regarding interest via email to contract management at contractmgt@daaa1a.org with “Community Needs Assessment Response” in the subject through by August 9, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Step 2: Once inquiry is received you will be given access to a folder with your organization’s name in the Citrix ShareFile portal. A link to the instructions regarding how to access this simple electronic system appears under Supplemental References.
Deadline for Submission
Proposals must be submitted to ShareFile by Friday, August 16, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. EDT. To request ShareFile access please email contractmgt@daaa1a.org, place “Community Needs Assessment Response” in the subject line.
DAAA will not accept Proposals via mail, fax or email. All documents must be uploaded into Citrix ShareFile by the deadline.
Remember, Handwritten, Incomplete and Late proposals will be rejected.
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Important Information or Documents to Review
Service Provider Partner Criteria:
When evaluating potential new Service Providers/Partners, the following criteria will be used:
- Ability to Provide Quality Services: Potential providers should demonstrate measurable and relevant local service delivery performance.
- Positive References: Potential providers should have strong references from their relationships with consumers, and consumer referral sources.
- Program Participant Preference: Participant choice and the delivery of person-centered services is a priority.
- Cost: Selection is competitive and cost-effectiveness is a priority.
- Continuity of Care: Ability to offer comprehensive and holistic services to minimize the number of agencies and caregivers involved with each participant’s care is important.
- Geographic and Service Need Considerations: Potential partners must demonstrate an ability to provide quality service(s) in DAAA’s service area.
- Operating Standards for Michigan Area Agencies on Aging
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