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Contract Information for Qualified Vendors
The Request for Qualified Vendor Application (RFQVA) is the Division’s contract for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). The most accurate and up-to-date information from the Division about contracting with the Division and the procurement of services will be posted on this web page. Existing and prospective Qualified Vendors are encouraged to bookmark this page and return often to see the latest information
Request for Qualified Vendor Application (RFQVA)
Services Contracted under the RFQVA
Procurement Notice
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking Qualified Vendors to provide Home and Community-based Services (HCBS) through its Request for Qualified Vendor Application (RFQVA) DDD-2024 (“contract”). In alignment with A.A.C. R6-6-2101-2119 (“Article 21”), the Division has identified the services and supports anticipated to be needed by Members throughout the state. Responses to the RFQVA may be submitted by an applicant to the Division at any time during the time period the request is posted to the Division website and identified as being open.
The services open for solicitation beginning January 1, 2025 and the areas where the service need is anticipated, are listed below.
Center Based Employment was previously listed as open for solicitation in error. The Division is not soliciting for this service effective January 1, 2025.
| Service Name | Solicitation Status | County Where Needed | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways to Employment | Open | Statewide | 01/01/2025 |
| Center-Based Employment | Closed | - | 04/05/2022 |
| Group Supported Employment | Open | Statewide | 01/01/2025 |
| Individual Supported Employment | Open | Statewide | 01/01/2025 |
| Employment Support Aid | Open | Statewide | 01/01/2025 |
| Day Services, Adult | Closed | - | 03/31/2023 |
| Day Services, Child | Closed | - | 03/31/2023 |
| Transportation | Open | Statewide | 01/01/2025 |
| Attendant Care | Closed | - | 03/31/2023 |
| Homemaker | Closed | - | 03/31/2023 |
| Respite | Closed | - | 03/31/2023 |
| Habilitation, Hourly Support | Closed | - | 03/31/2023 |
| Habilitation, Supported Living | Open | Statewide | 01/01/2025 |
| Habilitation, Group Home | Closed | - | 03/31/2023 |
| Habilitation, Behavioral-Supported Group Home | Closed | - | 03/31/2023 |
| Habilitation, Nursing Supported Group Home | Closed | - | 03/31/2023 |
| Habilitation, Vendor Supported Developmental Home (child & adult) | Closed | - | 03/31/2023 |
| Room and Board, All Group Homes | Closed | - | 03/31/2023 |
| Room and Board, Vendor Support Developmental Homes (child & adult) | Closed | - | 03/31/2023 |
| Nursing | Open | Statewide | 01/01/2025 |
| Home Health Aid/Licensed Health Aid | Open | Statewide | 01/01/2025 |
| Respiratory Therapy | Closed | - | 03/31/2023 |
| Occupational Therapy | Open | Statewide | 01/01/2025 |
| Physical Therapy | Open | Statewide | 01/01/2025 |
| Speech Therapy | Open | Statewide | 01/01/2025 |
| Habilitation, Music Therapy | Open | Statewide | 01/01/2025 |
RFQVA DDD-2024 Amendments
Amendments
There are currently no amendments to RFQVA DDD-2024 available.
Documents Available for Public Comment
The Division would like your feedback on proposed revisions to its Request for Qualified Vendor Application (RFQVA).
The following sections are currently open for public comment. Please submit public comments electronically using the RFQVA Public Comment Submission form.
| Document | New or Revised | Public Comment Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| No documents currently available for public comment |
Procurement Announcements
Resources
- Centralized Background Portal Information
- Focus User Manual for RFQVA Application and Qualified Vendor Amendments
- Focus User Set up Guide
- Policy Development Tool
- Part 7, Exhibit CC - Business Plan Review Tool
- Staff Training and Qualifications Quick Reference Guide
- Arizona Administrative Code Title 6, Chapter 6 (A.A.C. R6-6)
- RFQVA Financial Proforma
- Digital Service Agreement (DSA) Desk aid
Fair and Equitable Rates
The Division posts a rate book that defines the rate for each service. Current and archive rate books can be found on the Authorizations, Rates and Billing page.
Archive Request for Qualified Vendor Application (RFQVA)
RFQVA DDD-710000 Amendment 9, Effective August 15, 2022
- Application Submittal Checklist
- Section 1 - Notice of Request for Qualified Vendor Application
- Section 2 - Table of Contents
- Section 3 - Instructions to Applicants
- Section 4 - Background
- Section 5 - Services Requirements / Scope of Work
- Section 6 - Standard Terms & Conditions
- Section 7 – Service Specifications
- Attendant Care - Service Not Currently Being Solicited Effective 01/31/2023
- Career Preparation Readiness - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Center-Based Employment - No Longer Being Solicited as of 04/05/2022
- Day Treatment and Training, Adult - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Day Treatment and Training, Child (After School) - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Day Treatment and Training, Child (Summer) - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Employment Support Aid - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Group Supported Employment - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Habilitation, Communication - Service Not Being Solicited
- Habilitation, Community Protection and Treatment Hourly - Service Not Being Solicited
- Habilitation, Consultation - No Longer Being Solicited as of 10/01/2021
- Habilitation, Early Childhood Autism Specialized - No Longer Being Solicited as of 10/01/2021
- Habilitation, Group Home - No Longer Being Solicited as of 10/01/2021
- Habilitation, Community Protection and Treatment Group Home - No Longer Being Solicited as of 08/14/2022
- Habilitation, Enhanced Behavioral Group Home - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Habilitation, Hourly Support - Service Not Currently Being Solicited Effective 01/31/2023
- Habilitation, Individually Designed Living Arrangement -Service Not Currently Being Solicited Effective 01/31/2023
- Habilitation, Music - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Habilitation, Nursing Supported Group Home - No Longer Being Solicited as of 07/01/2022
- Habilitation, Specialized Behavior - Service Not Being Solicited
- Habilitation, Vendor Supported Developmental Home (Child and Adult) - Service Not Currently Being Solicited Effective 01/31/20232
- Home Health Aid - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Homemaker - Service Not Currently Being Solicited Effective 01/31/2023
- Individual Supported Employment - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Licensed Health Aid - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Nursing - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Occupational Therapy - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Person Center Planning Facilitation - Service Not Being Solicited
- Physical Therapy - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Respiratory Therapy - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Respite - Service Not Currently Being Solicited Effective 01/31/2023
- Room and Board, All Group Homes - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Room and Board, Vendor Support Developmental Homes (Child and Adult) - Service Not Currently Being Solicited Effective 01/31/2023
- Speech Therapy - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Support Coordination (Case Management) - Service Not Being Solicited
- Transition to Employment - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Transportation - Service Not Being Solicited Effective 03/31/2023
- Section 8 - Arizona Geographic Map
- Section 9A - Application and Award Agreement
- Section 9B - Qualified Vendor Application and Directory System
- Section 9C - Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Section 9D - Debarment
- Section 9E - Data-Sharing Request/Agreement View Sample
- Section 9F - Developmental Home Third Party Agreement
- Section 9G - Request for Central Registry, Background Check
- Section 9H - Business Plan
- Section 9I - Contingency Plan
- Section 9J – Business Associate Agreement
- Section 9K - Utilization Data
- Section 9L - Participation Boycott of Israel
- Section 9M - Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs Ban
Contract Action
Download the Contract Action Fact Sheet from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD or Division) Contract Action Unit (CAU) that details information about the DDD Contract Action process for a Qualified Vendor (QV). DDD wants QV’s to have a clearer understanding of their contractual obligations and the DDD Contract Action process. The Contract Action Unit assists the Division to ensure ongoing compliance with, and accountability for, the legal and contractual obligations under the Qualified Vendor Agreement (QVA or Agreement).
Arizona State Resources
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, ADES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable modification based on language or disability should submit a request as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the modification. The process for requesting a reasonable modification can be found at Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Modification