REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTENT TO BID

REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTENT TO BID

Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (AACCW) is seeking qualified contractors, agencies & organizations to provide in-home respite services. These services are for pre-determined unpaid caregivers who have primary responsibility for the daily care of an eligible participant with a functional disability to prevent institutionalization.

These services are on a temporary or long-term basis. Service area is Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln & Okanogan counties. Services must cover all six county areas.

RESPITE: provides temporary relief for unpaid caregivers by providing help with personal care tasks such as ambulation, bathing, body care, dressing, eating, personal hygiene, positioning,

self-medication, toileting & transferring, plus assistance with essential shopping, laundry, housework, meal preparations, travel to medical services & wood supply for fuel for the participant/care recipient.

Reimbursement rate for provided

services is currently $39.24 per hr and changes only as the state rate changes. Monthly and/or quarterly reports with supporting documentation required.

Contractors, agencies, & organizations must have a Home Care or Home Health license. Workers must receive health benefits, required background checks, caregiver training and certification.

Must comply with EOE & ADA. Minority and women-owned businesses encouraged to apply.

Formal letters of intent to bid must be received at AACCW,

270 9th St NE, Ste 100 East Wenatchee, WA 98802 by 4:00pm on March 13, 2024. Emails will be accepted at meagan.

williams@dshs.wa.gov. Only agencies responding with a Letter of Intent to Bid will be allowed to compete in the procurement

process. If you have questions call (509) 886-0700 or (800) 572-4459, ext. 208.

Published March 7, 2024