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Last updated by Addendum #2 on Mar 26, 2023 5:01 PM
Request for Proposal
Child, Family and Adult Services
Project ID: 2023-RFP-0159
Release Date: Friday, February 17, 2023
· Due Date: Friday, April 7, 2023 5:00pm
Posted Friday, February 17, 2023 5:41pm
All dates & times in Pacific Time
Question & Answer
Questions and clarifications about the project
1. Question from a Prospective Proposer: Budget narrative Mar 10 2023 at 2:26 PM
- Mar 10 2023 at 2:26 PMCounty of Sacramento
Question from a Prospective Proposer: If the budget is the same for both years, is that adequate to note in the budget narrative, or should that information be duplicated for the second year? - Mar 10 2023 at 2:27 PMCounty of Sacramento
Yes. Simply state that the same description applies to the 2nd year. Also please note if there are any slight variances.
2. Question from a Prospective Proposer: Subcontractors Mar 10 2023 at 2:29 PM
- Mar 10 2023 at 2:29 PMCounty of Sacramento
Question from a Prospective Proposer: If our organization has an MOU with a subcontractor, would they also need to meet the Good Neighbor policy and insurance requirements set forth in this RFP? - Mar 10 2023 at 2:29 PMCounty of Sacramento
Insurance requirements: Yes Good Neighbor policy: Yes, if services are being performed at their location.
3. Question from a Prospective Proposer: Award Mar 10 2023 at 3:39 PM
- Mar 10 2023 at 3:39 PMCounty of Sacramento
Question from a Prospective Proposer: If we apply for more than one of your open RFPs and we are the top ranking proposal on more than one, do we decide which RFP to accept? - Mar 10 2023 at 3:40 PMCounty of Sacramento
It is acceptable to apply for more than one RFP. However, if you are the top ranking proposal on more than one, it is the evaluation committee that will decide which RFP to award.
4. No subject Mar 17 2023 at 8:31 AM
- Mar 17 2023 at 8:31 AMCounty of Sacramento
Question from a Prospective Proposer: Is this funding to support existing childcare centers only? Or it can fund a childcare that doesn’t currently exist? - Mar 17 2023 at 8:35 AMCounty of Sacramento
Please refer to Section 5.2 Service Specifications: "Proposals must address increasing child care capacity by incentivizing the growth in the number of available licensed or informal (family, friend, and neighbor) child care providers in Sacramento County."
5. No subject Mar 17 2023 at 8:32 AM
- Mar 17 2023 at 8:32 AMCounty of Sacramento
Question from a Prospective Proposer: Does the applicant need to be an already licensed childcare provider? Or in the process of getting its license? - Mar 17 2023 at 8:40 AMCounty of Sacramento
Please refer to Section 5.2 Service Specifications: "Proposals must address increasing child care capacity by incentivizing the growth in the number of available licensed or informal (family, friend, and neighbor) child care providers in Sacramento County." Please also refer to Section 9.Q Sacramento County Standard Terms and Conditions: "COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS, LICENSES AND PERMITS: In the performance of their duties, Vendor/contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and county statutes, ordinances, regulations, directives, and laws and this contract shall be deemed to be executed within the State of California and construed with and governed by the laws of the State of California. Vendor/contractor shall possess and maintain all necessary licenses, permits, certificates and credentials required by the laws of the United States, the State of California, County of Sacramento and all other appropriate governmental agencies, including any certification and credentials required by County. Failure to comply with all laws, licenses and permits shall be deemed a breach of this Agreement and constitutes grounds for the termination of this Contract." Please indicate in your proposal whether you are currently licensed, in process of obtaining a license, or if you will seek licensure if awarded grant funds.