Letters of Interest (LOI)

Harbor prioritizes the development of services that have been identified as highly needed by individuals/families and other stakeholders within our community. Through the Letter of Interest (LOI) process, Harbor posts and accepts applications for the services we are currently in need for development. The development of services through the LOI process does not include any start-up funds and the applicant is expected to cover all development costs.  Individuals and agencies who meet the requirements for the proposed service of an identified service are encouraged to submit applications following the instructions provided within the LOI announcement. Applications are reviewed by the Resource Development Team and if eligible, may move forward to the next stage of development and vendorization.

Should an interested service provider not see their preferred service posted as a current need for development, Harbor encourages them to check our website regularly, as posted needs will continue to be updated throughout the year.

Applicants should only submit applications for posted LOIs listed below. All LOIs and required documents must be submitted electronically to the email address listed in the posted LOI. Please refer to the LOI for submission deadlines.

Open LOIs

Guidelines

Licensed Psychologist

Letter of Interest (LOI) Licensed Psychologists (Psychological Testing)

Harbor Regional Center is accepting applications for the following: Service Code / Type: Service Code 056: Interdisciplinary Assessment Service

Rate of Reimbursement: Psychological Testing Services will be reimbursed at an hourly rate, calculated under the Usual and Customary Rate process.

Location: Harbor Regional Center catchment area (See Map) including Catalina Island

Service Description: Harbor Regional Center is seeking qualified licensed Psychologists to become vendored to provide psychological testing and related services for children and adults. The majority of the testing will serve to evaluate for the presence of an Intellectual Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. There also will be need on occasion to conduct other assessments to evaluate for mental health diagnoses and/or other neuropsychological conditions.

Applicants responding to this LOI who are currently vendored service providers for any other regional center must have services in good standing.

Applicants must disclose any potential conflicts of interest per Title 17, Section 54500. Applicants, including members of governing boards, must be in good standing in regards to all services vendored with any regional center. For partnership submissions, all partners should have full knowledge of the contents of the proposal submitted and must demonstrate commitment to the project during start-up as well as ongoing operations.

General Requirements:

  • An applicant shall be, at minimum, validly licensed as a psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) by the California State Board of Psychology
  • Must meet all applicable Title 17 regulations. Regarding eligibility for the Usual and Customary Rate, reference Section 57219(a)(19), Title 17, California Code of Regulations.
  • Must meet all applicable Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards
  • Must demonstrate understanding and experience working with the developmentally disabled population
  • Only upon Harbor Regional Center approval to move forward in the resource development process, the service provider must establish a physical business office and a business license located within the Harbor Regional Center catchment area; and (P.O. Boxes are only permitted as a mailing address, and do not qualify to meet the office requirement)
  • Must have or obtain Commercial General Liability AND Professional Liability, Abuse, and Molestation Insurance Policies in the amounts of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate with Harbor Regional Center listed

Interested applicants shall submit the following documentation via email to Resource.Development@harborrc.org 

Application Deadline: July 31, 2024 5:00 PM

Please include 056 LOI in the subject line of your email.

Please include:

  • Copy of current Resume/CV;
  • Copy of current CA Psychologist License;
  • Brief description of experience with and understanding the needs of developmentally disabled population and their families, 3 pages or less;
  • Schedule of service operating hours including days and times when the service is available.

Please also attach:

  • Service Provider Inquiry Cover Page
  • Preliminary Service Provider Inquiry Experience and Qualifications Form
  • DS1891 Applicant/Vendor Disclosure Statement Form
    • The purpose of the DS1891 form is to identify prospective vendors that may be ineligible for vendorization because the Service Provider has been convicted of a crime related to the Medicare, Medicaid or Title XX programs or has been convicted of abuse or neglect of an elder, dependent adult, or child. An applicant or vendor entity must provide an original, signed DS1891 Form to the Regional Center for each program that is separately vendored by the Regional Center. All Service Providers are required to comply with vendorization requirements established in the Welfare & Institutions Code, Section 4648.12 and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 17, Section 54311, including other requirements established in the regulations regarding the Service Provider’s eligibility to provide services.

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted for review.

Registered Nurse

Letter of Interest (LOI) Registered Nurse

Harbor Regional Center is accepting applications for the following: Service Code / Type: Service Code 744: Registered Nurse (Assessments and Intervention).

Rate of Reimbursement: Registered Nurse services have individualized rates set by DDS. As of 7/1/2018, the rate is $60.86 per hour.

Location: Harbor Regional Center catchment area (See Map) including Catalina Island

Service Description: Harbor Regional Center is seeking qualified Registered Nurses to become vendored to provide Nursing Assessments for children and adults with developmental disabilities who live in a variety of settings (with family, in residential care homes, and independent living.)

Applicants responding to this LOI who are currently vendored service providers for any other regional center must have services in good standing.

Applicants must disclose any potential conflicts of interest per Title 17, Section 54500. Applicants, including members of governing boards, must be in good standing in regards to all services vendored with any regional center. For partnership submissions, all partners should have full knowledge of the contents of the proposal submitted and must demonstrate commitment to the project during start-up as well as ongoing operations.

General Requirements:

  • An applicant shall be, at minimum, validly licensed as a registered nurse by the California State Board of Registered Nurses
  • Must meet all applicable Title 17 regulations
  • Must meet all applicable Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards
  • Must demonstrate understanding and experience working with the developmentally disabled population
  • Only upon Harbor Regional Center approval to move forward in the resource development process, service provider must establish a physical business office and a business license located within the Harbor Regional Center catchment area; and
  • (P.O. Boxes are only permitted as a mailing address, and do not qualify to meet the office requirement)
  • Must have or obtain Commercial General Liability AND Professional Liability, Abuse, and Molestation Insurance Policies in the amounts of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate with Harbor Regional Center listed as additionally insured prior to finalization of the vendorization process.

Interested applicants shall submit the following documentation via email to Resource.Development@harborrc.org 

Please include:

  • Copy of current Resume/CV;
  • Copy of current CA RN License;
  • Brief description of experience with and understanding the needs of developmentally disabled population and their families, 3 pages or less;
  • Schedule of service operating hours including days and times when the service is available.

Please also attach:

  • Service Provider Inquiry Cover Page
  • Preliminary Service Provider Inquiry Experience and Qualifications Form
  • DS1891 Applicant/Vendor Disclosure Statement Form
    • The purpose of the DS1891 form is to identify prospective vendors that may be ineligible for vendorization because the Service Provider has been convicted of a crime related to the Medicare, Medicaid or Title XX programs or has been convicted of abuse or neglect of an elder, dependent adult, or child. An applicant or vendor entity must provide an original, signed DS1891 Form to the Regional Center for each program that is separately vendored by the Regional Center. All Service Providers are required to comply with vendorization requirements established in the Welfare & Institutions Code, Section 4648.12 and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 17, Section 54311, including other requirements established in the regulations regarding the Service Provider’s eligibility to provide services.

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted for review.

Closed LOIs

Closed Letters of Interest

2024 Closed Letter of Interest

  1. HRC-2024 Coordinated Career Pathways. Deadline May 24, 2024

2023 Closed Letter of Interest

  1. HRC-2023 Coordinated Family Support (CFS) Services. Deadline April 28, 2023
  2. HRC-2023 Service Code 915 – Adult Residential Home Level of Care – 4I. Deadline May 19, 2023
  3. HRC-2023 Guidelines for Tailored Day Services (TDS). Deadline May 26, 2023
  4. HRC-2023 General Self-Directed Supports and Financial Management Services Self-Directed Supports. Deadline August 4, 2023
  5. HRC-2023 Guidelines for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Services. Deadline August 31, 2023

2022 Closed Letter of Interest

  1. HRC-2022 Adult Residential Home Level 4I. Deadline February 18, 2022
  2. HRC-2022 Personal Assistance. Deadline September 2, 2022
  3. HRC-2022 In-Home Respite Services Agency. Deadline September 2, 2022
  4. HRC-2022 Independent Living Skills (ILS) Services. Deadline December 29, 2022

2021 Closed Letter of Interest

  1. HRC-2021 Early Start Therapeutic Services- Speech Therapy (ST)
  2. HRC-2021 Early Start Therapeutic Services- Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) Services