Okaloosa County Nonprofit Agency Funding Policy 2023
Okaloosa CountyCounty · Okaloosa County, FL- Due
- Apr 15, 2023
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 4, 2023
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Okaloosa County has established a policy for nonprofit agencies to request financial assistance from County General Funds. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must be incorporated in Florida, have operated for at least two years, and provide services to all county residents without discrimination. Funding is restricted to programmatic operating costs (GAAP) and excludes capital assets over $5,000 or with a life over three years. The application process begins with a public notice by April 15th, with final funding notifications by October 1st. Requirements include IRS determination letters, 990 forms, solicitation licenses, and performance measures demonstrating public purpose and impact on health or social well-being.
Financial requirements, program performance measurement, application terms, public purpose impact, decreased reliance on county funding
SUMMARY
Okaloosa County has established a policy for nonprofit agencies to request financial assistance from County General Funds.
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must be incorporated in Florida, have operated for at least two years, and provide services to all county residents without discrimination. Funding is restricted to programmatic operating costs (GAAP) and excludes capital assets over $5,000 or with a life over three years. The application process begins with a public notice by April 15th, with final funding notifications by October 1st. Requirements include IRS determination letters, 990 forms, solicitation licenses, and performance measures demonstrating public purpose and impact on health or social well-being.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Financial requirements
- Program performance measurement
- Application terms
- Public purpose impact
- Decreased reliance on county funding
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- IRS determination letter
- IRS 990 form
- Florida solicitation license
- Financial statements
- Performance reports
- Contractual agreement
- Scope location
- Okaloosa County, FL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Quote from Okaloosa County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 15, 2023. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including Okaloosa County in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Quote submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Financial requirements, program performance measurement, application terms, public purpose impact, decreased reliance on county funding" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Okaloosa County?
All active and historical solicitations from Okaloosa County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Okaloosa County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: IRS determination letter, IRS 990 form, Florida solicitation license, financial statements, performance reports, contractual agreement. Review the full document from Okaloosa County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Okaloosa County, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.