ARPA About Information about DHHS The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen. The Department is divided into 33 divisions and offices. NCDHHS divisions and offices fall under six broad service areas - Health, Opportunity and Well-Being, Medicaid, Operational Excellence, Policy and Communications and Health Equity. NCDHHS also oversees 14 facilities: developmental centers, neuro-medical treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers, and two residential programs for children. Information about ARPA What is ARPA* - ARPA, which stands for “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021”, is a federal law that was passed in March 2021 to provide direct relief to Americans, contain the COVID-19 virus, and rescue the economy. ARPA is foundational for America’s recovery from the effects of COVID-19. NCDHHS is a direct recipient of ARPA funds. Objective* - Create an expedited and efficient procurement process by prequalifying vendors, through a phased approval process, for inclusion in a qualified vendor pool, namely the Vendor Prequalification Process. Projects will be released via Task Orders, where qualified vendors will be invited to submit bids. Requirements* - ARPA funds will be used to strengthen current health and human services-related programs and invest in new programs. To meet program goals timely and efficiently, and comply with funding stipulations, Vendor Prequalification is employed to meet the following requirements: Address the agency’s need for a full range of service requirements that integrate multiple professional service disciplines and ancillary services/products with the flexibility for all contract types and pricing at the task order level. Capable of addressing specific needs of historically marginalized and underserved communities, and provide opportunities for small businesses and historically underutilized businesses to fully participate in the provision of contractual services. Allow for competitive acquisitions while providing for maximum participation by all NC vendors. Include performance-based evaluations for vendors. Include vendors whose employee base (or subcontractors) can be deployed into historically marginalized communities to overcome social, economic, and cultural barriers; and Comply with the NC General Statutes, Administrative Code, and DHHS Procurement, Contracts and Grants Policies. ARPA Program Plan Information about ARPA Projects Projects will impact the following category areas: Child Care Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorder COVID Vaccines, Testing and Tracing Nutrition and Food Assistance Public Health Workforce Medicaid (Child Health Insurance Program, Strike Teams in Nursing Homes, Home and Community Based Services) Child and Maternal Health Program (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting, Family Planning) SARS-COV-2 Genomic Sequencing and Surveillance
ARPA About Information about DHHS The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen. The Department is divided into 33 divisions and offices. NCDHHS divisions and offices fall under six broad service areas - Health, Opportunity and Well-Being, Medicaid, Operational Excellence, Policy and Communications and Health Equity. NCDHHS also oversees 14 facilities: developmental centers, neuro-medical treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers, and two residential programs for children. Information about ARPA What is ARPA* - ARPA, which stands for “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021”, is a federal law that was passed in March 2021 to provide direct relief to Americans, contain the COVID-19 virus, and rescue the economy. ARPA is foundational for America’s recovery from the effects of COVID-19. NCDHHS is a direct recipient of ARPA funds. Objective* - Create an expedited and efficient procurement process by prequalifying vendors, through a phased approval process, for inclusion in a qualified vendor pool, namely the Vendor Prequalification Process. Projects will be released via Task Orders, where qualified vendors will be invited to submit bids. Requirements* - ARPA funds will be used to strengthen current health and human services-related programs and invest in new programs. To meet program goals timely and efficiently, and comply with funding stipulations, Vendor Prequalification is employed to meet the following requirements: Address the agency’s need for a full range of service requirements that integrate multiple professional service disciplines and ancillary services/products with the flexibility for all contract types and pricing at the task order level. Capable of addressing specific needs of historically marginalized and underserved communities, and provide opportunities for small businesses and historically underutilized businesses to fully participate in the provision of contractual services. Allow for competitive acquisitions while providing for maximum participation by all NC vendors. Include performance-based evaluations for vendors. Include vendors whose employee base (or subcontractors) can be deployed into historically marginalized communities to overcome social, economic, and cultural barriers; and Comply with the NC General Statutes, Administrative Code, and DHHS Procurement, Contracts and Grants Policies. ARPA Program Plan Information about ARPA Projects Projects will impact the following category areas: Child Care Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorder COVID Vaccines, Testing and Tracing Nutrition and Food Assistance Public Health Workforce Medicaid (Child Health Insurance Program, Strike Teams in Nursing Homes, Home and Community Based Services) Child and Maternal Health Program (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting, Family Planning) SARS-COV-2 Genomic Sequencing and Surveillance
