SafeCare Program Acquisition

Background

The Division of Purchasing, under the Department of Government Operations in Utah, is issuing a notice of intent to award a contract without engaging in a standard procurement process. This decision is based on the justification provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), specifically the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), which claims that there is only one source for the procurement item. The goal of this contract is to implement the SafeCare program, an evidence-based in-home parent training curriculum aimed at preventing child maltreatment for families with children aged zero to five years.

Work Details

The contractor, Georgia State University, will provide training, resources, and support for the implementation of the SafeCare program. The services include: - Identifying and approving SafeCare applicants through informational presentations and readiness evaluations. - Coordinating training schedules for Utah SafeCare Providers and Coaches. - Developing training plans with specific goals. - Providing technical assistance and strategic planning. - Assisting with evaluations of providers. - Conducting monthly progress meetings with DHHS. - Maintaining access to the NSTRC SafeCare portal for monitoring certification progress. - Providing mentoring and accreditation reviews post-certification. The estimated value of this contract is $350,000 over five years, at a cost not to exceed $70,000 per year.

Period of Performance

The contract will be performed over a period of five years.

Place of Performance

The services will be performed in Utah, specifically targeting families served by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Bidder Requirements

This contract is intended as a sole source award due to the unique nature of the SafeCare program provided exclusively by Georgia State University. Vendors contesting this notice must demonstrate their ability to provide comparable or superior services or products.