Contracting Process
Contract Initiation
All contracts will go through some sort of contract initiation process. This process allows the Department to be sure that a provider is qualified and prepared to being providing services to the Department and its youth. The initiation can be as simple as complying with a checklist of required elements such as background screening and licensing, or more involved including an on-site inspection of the facility/program. Below is a checklist used by the contract manager for the contract initiation process. It provides a general idea of what the provider can expect when they are going through the contract initiation process.
Contract Initiation Checklist [ Adobe PDF Document ][ 97.5 kB ]
Background Screening Information
The Department uses a Clearinghouse to process all provider staff background screenings. For information about the screening process and the Clearinghouse click here.