470 IAC 3-4.6-9 Applications of service providers

Sec. 9. (a) The interdepartmental board for the coordination of human service programs shall send out proposal packets at least yearly. (b) All proposals which are completed by potential service providers and returned to the interdepartmental board shall be evaluated using the following criteria: (1) cost-effectiveness of the program plan; (2) whether the goals and objectives are realistic in relationship to the program design, staff, and budget; (3) adherence to the school age child care service definitions; (4) adherence to specific requirements of IC 20-5-61 [IC 20-5-61 was repealed by P.L.9-1991, SECTION 98, effective January 1, 1992.] and 490 IAC 3 [this article]; (5) administrative capability of the service provider to comply with the terms of the contract; (6) the need for the program in the proposed service area as compared to the quantity of providers elsewhere in the state; (7) other relevant criteria as deemed necessary by the board.