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2024 Request for Proposals – CCE (Community Care for the Elderly) Lead Agency Designation

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) did not receive any notices of Intent in response to the Request for Proposals issued on January 17, 2024, to evidence competitive submissions for any county in Planning and Service Area 8. As such, AAASWFL has elected to cancel the previously issued RFP for CCE Lead Agency designation and enter single-source procurement to ensure qualified providers are designated as CCE Lead Agency in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hendry, Glades, Lee, and Sarasota Counties. Questions regarding this notice can be directed to Sarah Gualco, Director of Programs & Planning, at 239-652-6926 / sarah.gualco@aaaswfl.org.

Notice of Intent to Award Older Americans Act Funding

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) intends to award OAA funding for legal assistance in Collier County to Legal Aid Services of Collier County and in Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee, and Sarasota Counties to Gulfcoast Legal Services. Beginning March 2024, these providers will be responsible for the provision of legal assistance in the specified counties under the Older Americans Act administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Any party who is substantially affected by the AAASWFL’s intended decision to award to the agencies listed above must file a written notice of protest with the AAASWFL by Monday, March 4, 2024, at 4:00pm. More information about this award can be obtained by contacting Sarah Gualco, 239-652-6926, sarah.gualco@aaaswfl.org, or by visiting the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, 2830 Winkler Ave, Suite 112, Fort Myers, FL, 33916.

Area Plan for PSA 8

The 2024-2027 Four-Year Area Plan for the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida Planning and Service Area (PSA) 8 (pdf. file) is now available for download.

The Area Plan describes in detail the specific services to be provided to the population of older adults residing in PSA 8 that encompasses Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota counties. 

DOEA Programs and Services Handbook

The State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) provides an annual Summary of Programs and Services.

Services and programs for elders vary in relation to consumer needs, demographics, funding availability and legislative directives. The links below will direct you to the DOEA’s full 2018 Programs and Services Handbook.

The 2022 Programs and Services Manual has  been issued. While some sections may be updated or revised in the near future, the current version of the document can be located on the Department of Elder Affairs website.

Adult Protective Services Manual

Go to Adult Protective Services Manual (PDF) opens in a new tabThe DOEA, Florida’s Area Agencies on Aging, and the Florida Department of Children and Families produce a manual for Adult Protective Services (APS) referrals. Download the APS Referrals Operations Manual documents here (PDF).

 

Notice of Intent to Award

In accordance with this RFP process, you may view the notice of intent to award at this link.

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