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DCF waits on federal OK for CCWIS RFP; cost estimates vary widely
Summary
Department for Children and Families officials said federal approval is delaying the Child Welfare Information System procurement. The department has set aside state funds but estimates from other states range from about $20 million to more than $100 million; DCF said it has tentative set‑asides but will await RFP responses for firm costs.
Legislators pressing DCF’s budget were told the department is awaiting federal approvals before issuing the RFP for a Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS), delaying a full cost estimate.
Commissioner Winters told the committee that federal review of the procurement submission has taken longer than expected. The department previously withdrew an earlier solicitation after state contracting counsel found technical problems; officials said they reworked the procurement to allow an agile, modular…
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