以下是田納西州政府兒童服務部門所做的RFI 重要的就是要先把詢問目的與事件背景講清楚 並列清楚重要的日期 希望蒐集到的意見能回答哪些關鍵問題(避免發散到其他議題) 預設立場越少越好(例如不應附帶建築構想書 讓人誤解為已經有確定的腹案) 最後是連絡方式 以確定能儘量客觀的彙整資訊 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES 359.30-526 A. STATEMENT OF INTENT: The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services (DCS) issues this Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of soliciting provider agencies interest to participate in Phase I of the DCS’ performance based contracting initiative for residential services. It is the Department’s intent to move toward a performance based contracting system beginning July 01, 2006 with a select group of provider agencies who meet established criteria, which are described below. This is the first phase of a greater overarching plan to achieve better and timelier outcomes for the children we serve. In the past DCS purchased out-of-home care services for children in its custody in return for a per diem reimbursement. Performance based contracting uses an innovative approach that stresses outcomes for children and utilizes a payment structure that reinforces efforts on the part of provider agencies to offer those services that improve outcomes. The outcomes will be measured as improved timeliness and likelihood of permanency (reunification, adoption, or guardianship), reduced placement moves, and reduced re-entries into care. Outcomes will be measured relative to appropriate standards. DCS will select four (4) to eight (8) provider agencies to participate in Phase I of this initiative beginning July 1, 2006. Phase II will occur six months from the initial start of the initiative (January 01, 2007). Additional provider agencies, meeting established criteria, will be invited to participate in the performance based outcomes initiative at that time. B. BACKGROUND: The Department of Children’s Services is moving toward a system that focuses on outcomes for children and families within the context of their community. Those outcomes are safety, permanency, and well-being. .... Listed below are the criteria that, comply with the Department’s visions , goals and objectives for the delivery of services that are strength’ based, culturally competent, and family focused. Provider agencies for Phase I will be selected from those provider agencies that successfully respond to this solicitation. In order for a provider agency to participate in Phase I, the following requirements must be met: ‧ Agency must be accredited or have applied for accreditation with accreditation expected within three (3) years of July 01, 2006. ‧ Agency must serve 30 or more children in two-year period. This is the minimum number of children served that will allow for a reliable Phase I test of the model. This is solely a requirement of Phase I and may or may not apply to subsequent phases. .... C. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: C.1. The State is requesting the following information from all interested parties: Interested parties will submit the following documents: ‧ Identify the grand region or regions agency will serve; ‧ Agency capacity by Level of Care (LOC) and region; ‧ All appropriate licenses, accreditations, application for accreditation and educational requirements. If subcontracting services the licenses, accreditations, application for accreditation and educational requirements; ‧ Liability Insurance; ‧ Documentation of access to operating capital for a period of ninety (90) days; ‧ Applicants need to do a brief description that addresses the below elements: a) Historical data; b) Statement of readiness; c) Agency capacity; ‧ Applicants also need to develop a general statement of the strategies they would utilize to achieve the designated outcomes. Statements should be no longer then two (2) to five (5) pages; and ‧ Agency plan to improve the identified outcomes for children and families. C.2. Please feel free to contact the Department of Children’s Services with any questions regarding this RFI. The main point of contact will be: Meredith Sacks, MSW Child Placement & Private Providers Tennessee Department of Children's Services 8th Floor Cordell Hull Building 436 6th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1290 Phone: 615-532-5626 Fax: 615-532-2263 [email protected] D. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING Responses must be sent via certified mail and include all documents requested in Section C. 1. of this RFI. D.1. Submit your response to this Request for Information to: Meredith Sacks, MSW Child Placement & Private Providers Tennessee Department of Children's Services 8th Floor Cordell Hull Building 436 6th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1290 Phone: 615-532-5626 Fax: 615-532-2263 D.2. Please reference Request for Information # 359.30-526 with your response to this request. D.3. Please respond by midnight on January 13, 2006. All responses received after 12:01 A.M. will not be considered for Phase I. D.4 DCS will convene a meeting with all provider agencies who submit statements of interest meeting the above criteria on January 27, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the Tennessee conference room, located on the first floor of the Cordell Hull building. The meeting topics will include, but not limited to: scope of service, rate structure, terms and conditions, and Phase II and III implementation plans. --

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