10A NCAC 27I .0402         DEFINITIONS

As used in the rules of this Section, the following terms have the meanings specified:

(1)           "Local Management Entity (LME)" means the same as defined in G.S. 122C-3(20b).

(2)           "Request for Application (RFA)" means a procurement strategy through which a LME solicits applications from public and private providers of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services to provide one or more specific service(s) to clients in the LME's catchment area.

(3)           "Request for Information (RFI)" means a procurement strategy through which a LME solicits information from public and private providers of mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services regarding the providers' interest in providing one or more specific services to clients in the LME's catchment area.

(4)           "Request for Proposal (RFP)" means a procurement strategy through which a LME solicits proposals from public and private providers of mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services interested in providing one or more specific services to clients in the LME's catchment area.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 122C-112.1(a)(26);

Eff. July 1, 2008;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 24, 2017.