Section 17a-212-5 - Selection of private sector service providers(a)Criteria for Selection of Private Sector Service Providers.Service agreements will be issued to private sector service providers using the following criteria:
(1) Proposed methods to achieve outcomes based upon:(A) strategies to address the person's identified service and support needs,(B) ability to provide services based on the needs of the person,(C) description of outcome measurements, and(D) assessment and plan for integration of community resources and services.(3) Performance (A) demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes,(B) previous performance, and(b)Procedures for Selection of Private Sector Service Providers(1) Central Office Responsibilities The department's central office shall:
(A) annually determine the nature and distribution of available resources among the regions, and(B) develop a selection format for the regions to use in preparing a written protocol using the criteria identified in subsection (a) of this section in selecting which private sector services providers will receive service agreements. The format shall address, but not be limited to, a bidders conference and a post selection review process.(2) Regional Responsibilities Each region shall:
(A) with community input, develop a written protocol, consistent with the format developed by the central office, and using the criteria identified in subsection (a) of this section for determining which private sector service providers shall receive services agreements,(B) submit their written protocol for approval by the commissioner. Any modification to an approved protocol shall be submitted for approval of the commissioner,(C) make the approved protocol available to the community, and(D) at least annually, consistent with a format developed by the central office, issue a report to the commissioner summarizing selection decisions and adherence to the approved protocol. (Adopted September 27, 1991; Amended October 1, 2001)
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17a-212-5