Overview
Buckeye Hills Regional Council (BHRC) is soliciting proposals from organizations that have demonstrated successful person-centered delivery of home and community-based services for individuals who are 60+ years of age or are under 60 years of age who have a disability. Person-centered is a philosophical approach to service development and service delivery that sees services provided in a way that is respectful of, and responsive to, the preferences, needs, and values of people and those who care for them.
The service area included in this request for proposal is the counties of Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington in Southeast Ohio.
The funding source for the provision of the home and community-based services under this proposal request are Title III of the Older Americans Act (OAA) and the Senior Community Services Block Grant. Eligible services are Nutritional Services, Supportive Services, Caregiver Services, Legal Services, and Evidenced-Based Programming.
Older Americans Act Funds (OAA) will be awarded through a competitive bid process. Successful applicants will be awarded funds for the 24-month period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025.
If applicant is applying for more than one sub-part (Title III-B, Title III-C1, Title III-C2, Title III-D or Title III-E) of OAA funding, the applicant needs to provide only ONE set of:
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Certification for Contracts and Grants
- Section 504 Assurances
- Title VI Civil Rights
- Declaration regarding Assistance to Terrorist Organizations
- Standard Affirmation and Disclosure Form for Grants
- Organizational Information
- Organizational Chart
- Articles of Incorporation/Certificate of Continuing Existence
- Certification of Organizational Documentation
BHRC retains the right to contact the applicant to request clarification of any and all information provided in the application packet.
BHRC will award contracts to successful bidders for the provision of home and community-based services using a person-centered delivery methodology.
BHRC reserves the right to award partial, all, or none of the requests. Funds awarded by BHRC may be terminated at any time for violation of any terms, conditions, and/or requirements of the agreement.
It is the policy of the BHRC that available funds shall be allocated to each county in the Planning and Service Area (PSA) by formula. The BHRC funding allocation is based on U.S. Census data. Each county will have only those funds allocated by the formula available. In the event that a service gap is identified after reviewing all proposals received, BHRC reserves the right to allocate funds in a manner that ensures targeted service delivery.
Older Americans Act Title III-B/Block Grant Supportive Service Program funding for Program Year (PY) 2024-25 is provided through the Ohio Department of Aging. The total available funding is estimated to be approximately $449,427.03.
The State of Ohio Budget for PY 2024-25 has not been finalized. Therefore, funding amounts may be different when awards are granted. Awards may be reduced at any time if federal or state funding is reduced, even during the contract period.
Bidders Conference
A Bidders Conference will be held via Teams on September 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Attendance is highly encouraged. Clarification will not be provided outside of the Bidders Conference. Please RSVP to jcollins@buckeyehills.org.
Title III RFP Bidders Conference Recording