Bids Are Invited For Autism Services Provider And Facility Operator

Request For Proposalspurposethe City Is Seeking Proposals From Not-For-Profit Operators Experienced And Qualified To Operate On-Site Autism Support Needs Assessment And Intervention Services At 7010 King George Blvd., Surrey, Bc, V3w 4Z9.For Greater Clarity, Assessment Means A Professional Evaluation Conducted To Identify An Individual’S Strengths, Needs, And Goals For The Purpose Of Determining Appropriate Autism Supports And Services, And Does Not Include The Diagnosis Of Autism Spectrum Disorder Or Any Other Medical Condition.The City Intends To Select A Qualified Society To Establish And Operate Autism Assessment And Intervention Services That Improve Access To Supports For Children, Youth, And Families In Surrey.Project Backgrounddue To Growing Community Need, The City Plans To Support The Establishment Of Autism Assessment And Intervention Services Within A City-Supported Facility Operated By A Qualified Society Through A Competitive Process. Organizations Capable Of Providing Assessments, Early Intervention Services, Core Therapies, And Expanded Supports Over Time Are Encouraged To Submit Proposals.Across British Columbia, Demand For Autism-Related Assessment And Intervention Services Continues To Increase, With Lengthy Wait Times Limiting Timely Access To Critical Supports. Surrey Has A Particularly High Need For These Services And Is Expected To Experience Continued Population Growth, Further Increasing Service Demand. Recent Changes To Provincial Children And Youth With Support Needs (The “Cysn”) Funding Are Also Expected To Further Increase Demand For Service Providers.The Centre Will Be Located In The Newton Community, An Area Identified As Having Significant Need For Autism-Related Supports And Services.Information Meetingan Information Meeting Will Be Hosted By The City Representative To Discuss The City’S Requirements Under This Rfp (The “Information Meeting”). While Attendance Is At The Discretion Of Proponents, Proponents Who Do Not Attend Will Be Deemed To Have Attended The Information Meeting And To Have Received All Of The Information Given At The Information Meeting. At The Time Of Issuance Of This Rfp A Meeting Has Been Scheduled As Follows:When: 18, August, 2026Where: 7010 King George Blvd, Surrey, Bc, V3w 4Z9.Time: 11:00Am - 12:00Pmit Is Possible That Some Questions Raised, And Information Provided During The Information Meeting May Be The Only Source Of Critical Information Essential To Prepare And Submit A Successful Proposal. Proponents Are Responsible To Ensure They Are Fully Informed And Have A Clear Understanding Of The Requirements.Note: No Minutes Of The Information Meeting Will Be Providedthe Proponents Are Responsible For Any Fees Incurred As A Result Of The Information Meeting.Addendaif The City Determines That An Amendment Is Required To This Rfp, The City Representative Will Issue A Written Addendum By Posting It On The Bc Bid Website At Www.Bcbid.Gov.Bc.Ca And The City Website At Www.Surrey.Ca (Collectively, The “Websites”), And Upon Posting, Any Addenda Will Form Part Of This Rfp. It Is The Responsibility Of Proponents To Check The Websites For Addenda. The Only Way This Rfp May Be Added To, Or Amended In Any Way, Is By A Formal Written Addendum. No Other Communication, Whether Written Or Oral, From Any Person Will Affect Or Modify The Terms Of This Rfp Or May Be Relied Upon By Any Proponent. By Delivery Of A Proposal The Proponent Is Deemed To Have Received, Accepted And Understood The Entire Rfp, Including Any And All Addenda.All Inquiries Related To This Rfp Should Be Directed In Writing To [email protected]