When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 4, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by North Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services. The work is located in North Carolina, United States.

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Direct Support Professional Core Competency Curriculum

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Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

North Carolina, United StatesPosted: October 22, 2026Deadline: December 1, 2026

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SUMMARY

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a vendor to develop a standardized core competency curriculum for Direct Support Professionals.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a North Carolina registered vendor in good standing
Must provide a crosswalk identifying where each competency required by Rule 10A NCAC 27G.0204 and Policy No: 8-P is addressed
Curriculum must be accessible online, in English and Spanish, and compliant with ADA requirements for the Deaf and hard of hearing
Curriculum must provide between 36 and 50 hours of instruction
Must submit initial curriculum within 60 days of contract execution
Must provide at least three customer references for similar services
Must certify financial stability
Must register with the North Carolina Secretary of State upon award

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issue RFP: October 22nd, 2026

Submit Written Questions: November 4th, 2026

Provide Response to Questions: November 16th, 2026

Submit Proposals: December 1st, 2026

Contract Award: January 8th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 4, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

North Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services

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DESCRIPTION

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS), Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services (DMH/DD/SUS) is requesting proposals to develop a standardized core competency curriculum for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). The curriculum must meet Rule 10A NCAC 27G.0204 and Medicaid and Health Choice Clinical Coverage Policy No: 8-P, be accessible online in English and Spanish, and be accessible to individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing. The project includes developing 36 to 50 hours of instructional content. The initial contract term is one year.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due December 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 4, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by North Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services. The work is located in North Carolina, United States.

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