SFY 2012 Family Resource Project – Vendor Questions # Reference Question Response 1 IV. Proposal Requirements A. Technical Proposal Components 2. Project Description Is the area that services would be delivered to based on the SRS regional areas? Such as we are in area 1, but do not routinely provide services to all that area. Projects may serve targeted jurisdictions, communities, or counties. 2 Cost proposal What are the funding amounts that may be considered? There is no set amount per grant. The estimated statewide budget for this RFP is approximately $1.25 million. 3 Grant Requirements Are they looking for or large projects. Any program can meet the requirements set forth in the grant application is eligible to apply. 4 I. Background/Philosophy of Children and Family Services D. Purpose of the The RFP is very in scope, so are they looking for projects that would address all those areas mentioned or will they consider small more focused projects. All proposals will be considered. Section II. D. a. – l. lists typical services and may not be exhaustive. 5 I. Background/Philosophy of Children and Family Services D. Purpose of the Grant On the scope of the rfp, is this in addition to the services already provided by srs like family preservation? All proposals will be considered. Section II. D. a. – l. lists typical services and may not be exhaustive. 6 I. Background/Philosophy of Children and Family Services D. Purpose of the Grant and E. Population Served Must applicants cover families & children in all counties contained in each region, or can applicants choose the counties they wish to serve? Projects may serve targeted jurisdictions, communities, or counties. 7 I. Background/Philosophy of Children and Family Services D. Purpose of the Are there a mandatory or minimum number of these services listed under “D” on page 6 that all applicants must provide? All proposals will be considered. Section II. D. a. – l. lists typical services and may not be exhaustive. 8 Personnel What are the minimum education and licensure requirements for professionals providing services to families and children (e.g. BSW, MSW, LFT)? Educational and licensure requirements will be determined by the program design. 9 III. Grant Requirements F. Quarterly Report and IV. Proposal Will SRS release of information documentation be required in order for the applicants to determine absence of child SRS release of information is not required.
32 Cost Proposal do you think this application could be made for just the second half of the fiscal year (January 1 to June 30 2012) since we have funding in place until then? Cost Proposals should reflect resources required for an entire fiscal year’s operation. 33 Cost Proposal How much funding is available through this grant? The amount available will help us in determining the scope of our proposed project. is no set amount per grant. The estimated statewide budget for this RFP is approximately $1.25 million. 34 I. Background/Philosophy of Children and Family Services D. Purpose of the Grant The custody prevention project in the KC Metro area mentions “reducing the number of children entering custody for Parental Substance Abuse…” Does this mean the proposed project must focus on this area? All proposals will be considered. 35 I. Background/Philosophy of Children and Family Services D. Purpose of the Grant Can we propose a project which simply reduces the number of children entering custody and will the proposal have as good a chance of being accepted as one which focuses on Parental Substance Abuse? All proposals will be considered. 36 Technical Page May a project contain two different programs which provide service to address different concerns or should two grants be submitted, one for each program? One proposal per program per Region is required 37 Grant Application May more than one grant be awarded to a single provider? Yes. 38 Submission Instructions "Attachments must include a Board Member Conflict of Interest Statement." Is this the same as our Conflict of Interest Policy? If not, what specific content should be included? Please provide a signed copy of the conflict of interest statement, reflecting your conflict of interest policy, from each board member. 39 Submission Instructions "All copies of cost proposals shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope or container separate from the technical proposal." We assume that ONLY the cost proposals need to be submitted in a sealed envelope, and not the copies of the technical proposal. Correct? Yes. 40 I. Background/Philosophy of Children and Family Services D. Purpose of the Grant Are established guidelines for the use of flexible emergency funds? If a proposal includes flexible emergency funding, it may include parameters, guidelines or processes on utilization of funding 41 What is the primary reason(s) for OOHP in Saline county? Please see: