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RFP Awards

Lanterman Regional Center issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) when there is a need to develop specific homes, programs or specialized services for clients. Current RFPs can be viewed here. This awards page shows details about RFPs that have been awarded as well as info for those RFPs for which the application period has closed and a decision is pending. Information provided includes RFP title, name of awardee, amount awarded and a one sentence summary of the RFP.

RFPs Pending Decision

Information about RFPs whose application period has closed but are still pending decision will be posted here.

Enhanced Community Integration (Social Recreation) Grant

Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center is seeking proposals from community entities to enhance and develop integrated and inclusive social and recreational programs for families, children and adolescents with developmental disabilities in underserved communities. The service shall meet the following goals:

  • Improve accessibility of integrated social and recreational programs that are person-centered and culturally and linguistically responsive to the beliefs, values and choices of children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
  • Utilize and leverage existing community resources to enhance and develop integrated and inclusive social and recreational programs that are safe and age appropriate; and
  • Increase the number of RC vendored providers that offer integrated and inclusive social and recreational services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Request for Proposal for Independent Auditor

According to Welfare and Institutions Code 4639, regional centers shall annually contract with an independent accounting firm for an audit report of its financial statements. The audit report shall be reviewed and approved by the regional center board. Within 60 days of completion, the audit report shall be made available to the public and submitted to DDS. Additionally, the audit shall not be completed by the same accounting firm more than five (5) times in any ten (10) year period.

Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center's fiscal year is July 1st to June 30th. The audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 will be the fifth for the present accounting firm. The Center seeks to engage an accounting firm to conduct the audit and provide tax compliance services for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The Center’s Administrative Affairs Committee is responsible for engaging and overseeing the independent auditor's activities in conducting the audit of the Center's financial statements and preparation and filing of federal Form 990, California Form 199, and California Form RRF-1.

2024 RFP Awards

Housing Development Organization (HDO) or Similar for Acquisition and Renovation of a 4-Bedroom Specialized Residential Facility for Adults with Developmental Disabilities - CPP/CRDP FY2022/23 – Project Number FDLRC 2223-6

  • Brilliant Corners
  • Date Awarded: February 22, 2024
  • Year: CPP 2022/23
  • Amount: $1,075,000 to acquire and renovate a four-bedroom Specialized Residential Facility for young adults with complex medical and behavioral/mental health needs.

Self Determination Program Outreach and Coaching

  • Ally Comprehensive Services
  • Date Awarded: February 22, 2024
  • Year: 2024
  • Amount: $54,800 to conduct outreach, orientation and individual coaching to the Lanterman Community, with a focus on the Hispanic community.
     
  • Phoenix Foundation
  • Date Awarded: February 22, 2024
  • Year: 2024
  • Amount: $54,000 to conduct outreach and coaching to the Lanterman Community, with a focus on the African-American and Chinese community and to assist with recruiting Independent Facilitators

2023 RFP Awards

Rehabilitation Funds for Additional Holding Cost for Project FDLRC1819-6 (CPP/CRDP FY2022/23 – Project Number FDLRC 2223-1)

  • Brilliant Corners
  • Date Awarded: February 1, 2023
  • Year: 2022/23
  • Amount: Contract amendment of $21,188 made after consultation with the Department of Developmental Services and Board of Directors’ approval. Total contract amount $771,188.

Department of Developmental Services Social Rec Grant

  • Woodcraft Rangers
  • Date Awarded: March 1, 2023
  • Year: 2023
  • Amount: $490,000. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provided supplemental funding for qualifying states to implement a variety of innovative activities to increase the capacity of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). Funds to be used to train staff at its camp and afterschool program sites to enhance community integration for children and adolescents. 

Housing Development Organization (HDO) for Multi-Family Housing (CPP/CRDP FY2022/23 – Project Number FDLRC 2223-5)

  • EAH Housing, Inc.
  • Date Awarded: March 9, 2023
  • Year: 2022/23
  • Amount: $1,500,000. Funds will be provided via a loan from the State of California for the demolition, renovation and construction of the affordable housing project of 48 studio units, in which 12 units will be dedicated for individuals served by the Center.

Increase Workforce Capacity for Respite and Personal Assistant Services (Service Access and Equity Grant)

  • Abba’s Caring Hands, Inc.
    • Date Awarded: June 9, 2023
    • Year: 2023
    • Amount: $25,000 to hire Respite and/or Personal Assistance staff with language proficiency in either Spanish, Armenian, Korean, or other threshold language.
  • California Care 4 U
    • Date Awarded: June 9, 2023
    • Year: 2023
    • Amount: $25,000 to hire Respite and/or Personal Assistance staff with language proficiency in either Spanish, Armenian, Korean, or other threshold language. 
  • Diamond Adult and Senior Concierge LLC
    • Date Awarded: June 9, 2023
    • Year: 2023
    • Amount: $25,000 to hire Respite and/or Personal Assistance staff with language proficiency in either Spanish, Armenian, Korean, or other threshold language.
  • Leading Personal Care Agency
    • Date Awarded: June 9, 2023
    • Year: 2023
    • Amount: $25,000 to hire Respite and/or Personal Assistance staff with language proficiency in either Spanish, Armenian, Korean, or other threshold language.
  • Noble Care Providers LLC
    • Date Awarded: June 9, 2023
    • Year: 2023
    • Amount: $25,000 to hire Respite and/or Personal Assistance staff with language proficiency in either Spanish, Armenian, Korean, or other threshold language.

Community Resource Development Plan for Specialized Day Program (CPP/CRDP FY 2022-2023 – Project Number FDLRC-2223-4)

  • Liberty Behavioral and Community Services, Inc.
  • Date Awarded: June 23, 2023
  • Year: 2022/23
  • Amount: $150,000 to develop a licensed Specialized Adult Day Program to provide social skills support to adults with challenging behavioral needs.  

Development of an Enhanced Behavioral Support Home (EBSH) 4-BED (Project Number FDLRC 2223-2)

  • People’s Care Los Angeles LLC
  • Date Awarded: June 23, 2023
  • Year: 2022/23
  • Amount: $200,000 to develop one licensed 4-bed EBSH with delayed egress to support adults transitioning from more restrictive living settings who require intensive services and supports due to challenging behaviors. People’s Care will hire and train staff to provide the appropriate supports.

DDS Approved CPP/CRDP Projects for FY 2022-2023

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) awarded Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center (FDLRC) the following start-up funds as part of the Community Placement Plan (CPP) and Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023:

  1. $150,000 start-up funds to develop a licensed Intensive Adult Day Program to provide social skills support to adults with challenging behavioral needs. The program will also be required to develop a transportation component.
  2. $1,500,000 start-up funds for a Housing Development Organization to work on a multi-family housing project, which will include 12 units reserved for FDLRC individuals. The cost of the units will be at 30% of the individual’s income.

2022 RFP Awards

Development of START (Systematic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources and Treatment) Services (CPP/CRDP FY 2021-2022)

  • Young Adult Institute, Inc.
  • Date Awarded: May 10, 2022
  • Year: 2021/22
  • Amount: $300,000 to develop Systematic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources and Treatment (START) services for individuals ages 6 and older with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. The START model includes comprehensive clinical assessment, consultation, outreach, training, cross systems linkages and 24-hour mobile crisis response.

Development of Young Adult Residential Home (4-Bed) (Project Number FDLRC 2122-3)

  • Mercedes Diaz Homes Inc.
  • Date Awarded: June 8, 2022
  • Year: 2021/22
  • Amount: $150,000 to develop one licensed 4-bed Residential Home that will be leased from Brilliant Corners for young adults who currently reside in crisis and step down homes who need to transition to an adult home, or for adults being deflected from going into an institutional setting.

Housing Development Organization (HDO) for Acquisition and Renovation of an Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home for Adults (CPP/CRDP FY2021/22 – Project Number FDLRC 2122-4)

  • Home Ownership for Personal Empowerment (HOPE)
  • Date Awarded: June 9, 2022
  • Year: CPP 2021/22
  • Amount: $800,000 to acquire and renovate a 4-bed Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home (EBSH) for adults transitioning from more restrictive living settings who require intensive services and supports due to challenging behaviors, which are beyond what is typically available in other community living arrangements. 

Community Resource Development Plan for Supported Living Services (CPP/CRDP FY 2021-2022 – Project Number FDLRC 2122-5)

  • ICON Health Solutions
  • Date Awarded: June 30, 2022
  • Year: 2021/22
  • Amount: $75,000 to develop and provide a higher level of behavioral Supported Living Services. The selected provider will recruit a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide the initial training and on-going support for staff. 

2021 RFP Awards

Housing Development Organization (HDO) for Acquisition and Renovation of a 4 Bedroom Home for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities - CPP/CRDP FY 2020-2021 – Project Number FDLRC2021-2

  • Brilliant Corners
  • Date Awarded: June 9, 2021
  • Year: CPP 2020/21
  • Amount: $600,000 for a 4-bed home for young adults, who are transitioning from State-Operated Developmental Centers, locked facilities, or who may be at risk for admission to an institutional setting.

Community Resource Development Plan for Early Start Therapies - CPP/CRDP FY 2020-2021 – Project Number FDLRC2021-4

  • Total Education Solution (TES)
  • Date Awarded: June 15, 2021
  • Year: 2020/21
  • Amount: $25,000 to recruit Spanish, Armenian and Korean-speaking Early Start therapists who can provide services during times that are convenient for FDLRC families.
     
  • Natterings Speech & Language Pathology, Inc.
  • Date Awarded: June 15, 2021
  • Year: 2020/21
  • Amount: $25,000 to recruit Spanish, Armenian and Korean-speaking Early Start therapists who can provide services during times that are convenient for FDLRC families.
     
  • Uplift Therapy Center
  • Date Awarded: June 15, 2021
  • Year: 2020/21
  • Amount: $25,000 to recruit Spanish, Armenian and Korean-speaking Early Start therapists who can provide services during times that are convenient for FDLRC families.
     
  • Smile Pediatric Therapy & Diagnostics
  • Date Awarded: June 15, 2021
  • Year: 2020/21
  • Amount: $25,000 to recruit Spanish, Armenian and Korean-speaking Early Start therapists who can provide services during times that are convenient for FDLRC families.
     
  • Optima Family Services
  • Date Awarded: June 15, 2021
  • Year: 2020/21
  • Amount: $25,000 to recruit Spanish, Armenian and Korean-speaking Early Start therapists who can provide services during times that are convenient for FDLRC families.

Community Resource Development Plan for Behavioral Respite - CPP/CRDP FY 2020-2021 – Project Number FDLRC2021-5

  • Cambrian Homecare
  • Date Awarded: June 25, 2021
  • Year: 2020/21
  • Amount: $50,000 to develop and provide behavioral respite services to youth, adolescents and adults. The selected provider will recruit a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide the initial training and on-going support for staff. 

Los Angeles County Regional Centers Technology Lending Library - FY 2020-2021 CPP/CRDP

  • Easter Seals Southern California
  • Date Awarded: June 25, 2021
  • Year: 2020/21
  • Amount: $150,000 to create a Technology Lending Library for individuals who are unable to access services due to COVID-19. Access to remote and virtual services will increase by providing eligible participants with tablets and/or laptops, data service, and technical support.

2020 RFP Awards

Development of After School ProgramPlan (Project Number FDLRC 1920-6)

  • Woodcraft Rangers
  • Date Awarded: June 16, 2020
  • Amount: $100,000 to help facilitate training and outreach for after school programs to provide services to Lanterman Spanish-speaking school age children and help create more inclusive after school options. 

Development of Young Adult Residential Home Negotiated Rate or Level 4i (4-BED) (Project Number FDLRC 1819-6)

  • Mercedes Diaz Homes Inc.
  • Date Awarded: March 10, 2020
  • CPP/CRDP FY2019/20
  • Amount: $150,000 to to develop one licensed 4-Bed Residential Home that will be leased from Brilliant Corners for young adults, age 18-25 who currently reside in crisis and step down homes who need to transition to an adult home.

Housing Development Organization (HDO) for Acquisition and Renovation of a 4-Bedroom Home for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities (Project Number FDLRC1920-2)

  • Brilliant Corners
  • Date Awarded: January 22, 2020
  • Year 2019-20
  • Amount: up to $600,000 (up to $300,000 for acquisition and up to $300,000 for renovations) to acquire and renovate a four-bedroom home in the Lanterman catchment area for young adults to fulfill the regional center’s Community Placement Plan (CPP) and Community Resource Redevelopment Plan (CRDP)

2019 RFP Awards

Development of FQHC Satellite Office to Provide Medical and/or Dental Services for Children and Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

  • Clinica Msr. Oscar A. Romero
  • Date Awarded: June 26, 2019
  • Year CPP 2018-19
  • Amount: $300,000 to be used to develop a satellite health and dental care clinic for Lanterman Regional Center clients in the LA area

Development of New Media Consultant Services for Multi-Media Outreach Project for Families with Children with Developmental Disabilities

  • Rich Hall
  • Date Awarded: May 24, 2019
  • Year 2019-20
  • $30,000 over 18-month project duration
  • Funds will be used in the creation of 12 videos to aid in educating our community about Lanterman's Purchase of Service standards with six videos each in English and Spanish.

CPP 2018-19 4-Bed Home for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

  • Brilliant Corners
  • Date Awarded:  April 24, 2019
  • Year: CPP 2018-19
  • Amount: $550,000 for a 4-bed home for young adults, in need of a structured environment, to address significant emotional and behavioral challenges.

Community Placement Plan Development of Young-Adult, Specialized, Residential Three-Bed Home

  • Pam Dixon – Washington
  • Date Awarded: February 20, 2019
  • Year: CPP 2016-17
  • Amount: $150,000 to develop a service model to support individuals requiring intense supervision and supports in a licensed home, including, but not limited to licensing activities, environmental adaptations, household furnishing and administrative/personnel needs.
     
  • Luther Water
  • Date Awarded: February 20, 2019
  • Year: CPP 2016-17
  • Amount: $150,000 to develop a service model to support individuals requiring intense supervision and supports in a licensed home, including, but not limited to licensing activities, environmental adaptations, household furnishing and administrative/personnel needs.

2018 RFP Awards

Development of Adult Specialized Residential Home - I (4-Bed)

  • Pam Dixon – Elmgrove
  • Date Awarded: October 23, 2018
  • Year: CPP 2016-17
  • Amount: $150,000 to develop a service model to support individuals requiring intense supervision and supports in a licensed home, including, but not limited to licensing activities, environmental adaptations, household furnishing and administrative/personnel needs.

24/7 Crisis Response Services

  • Crisis Support Services (Stephanie Young Consultants, Inc.)
  • Date Awarded: September 26, 2018
  • Year: 2018-19
  • Amount of start-up award/contract: $791,880/year 
  • RFP funds will be used to develop emergency/crisis response services and supports that will be available 24/7, 365 days a year to reduce crisis episodes, 5150’s, etc. The target population consists of children and adults living in the family home. These crisis response services are intended to minimize the possibility of individuals being incarcerated or transferred to an inpatient facility by deescalating situations and assisting with implementation of additional services.

Development of 3-Bed Children/Adolescents' Crisis Home (Licensed Residential Care Program for Children/Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities

  • Brilliant Corners
  • Date Awarded: April 23, 2018
  • Year: CPP 2017-18
  • Amount of start-up award/contract: $550,000 for a 3-bed crisis home for children and adolescents.
  • RFP funds will be used to develop a long-term specialized residential crisis home that will ultimately serve up to three children/adolescents unable to reside in the family home. These children/adolescents are in need of a structured environment with specially trained staff to provide the significant structure and supports necessary to help them thru their crisis.

2017 RFP Awards

New Peers Social Group Program for Clients with Developmental Disabilities

  • Easter Seals
  • $84,260 over 18-month project duration
  • RFP funds will be used to develop a Peers Social Group program for regional center adult clients. The program will initially serve up to 25 adult clients. The program will educate, promote and facilitate peer interaction and social opportunities in the community.

2016 RFP Awards

Korean Community Health Worker Project

  • Korean Youth and Community Center (KYCC)
  • $181,980 over 18-month project duration
  • RFP funds will be used to create a Community Health Worker (CHW) program within Lanterman’s Korean community, similar to the Promotora Project for the Spanish-speaking community, that will build trust through home visitations and monitoring to improve access to services and increase utilization of available services that exist within the regional center as well as the community.