Becoming a Service Provider
Becoming a Service Provider with Inland Regional Center (IRC) will grant your organization the opportunity to offer your unique services to our incredible, growing community throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The process used to get you approved is called Vendorization. On this page you will find information that will help you start your Vendorization journey, as well as provide additional information you may find helpful. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Vendorization
Becoming a Service Provider with Inland Regional Center (IRC) involves undergoing a detailed application and screening process called Vendorization. This process ensures that Service Providers meet all licensing and Title 17 regulations and IRC's specific standards and requirements. IRC can only approve Service Providers within its service area, which includes Riverside and San Bernardino counties. During the Vendorization process, you must provide a valid business license with an address in one of these counties.
Video Link: Veronica Becomes a Vendor (YouTube)
Download: Becoming a Vendor Handout (PDF)
Residential Facility Providers
Those interested in opening a residential facility for IRC Clients must attend a New Residential Services Provider Orientation (NRSPO). These Orientations are held twice a year and are an integral part of the Vendorization process for Residential Service Providers. Read more in about these Orientations in the NRSPO Frequently Asked Questions.
Note: New Residential Services Provider Orientation must be completed before submitting a letter of intent.
NRSPO - Qualifications | Orientation Update
New/Additional Service Information
Rate Reform Information
Current Service Needs
As needs arise in our communities, IRC will work alongside qualified individuals and organizations to develop innovative programs, services, and residential facilities for our Clients. When IRC identifies a service need, a Notice of Need or Request for Proposal will be posted on this page. These announcements include service descriptions, qualification requirements, submission information, and other pertinent details.
Community Placement Plan (CPP)/Community Resource Plan (CRDP)
Each fiscal year, regional centers propose projects to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), through a process called Community Placement Plan (CPP)/Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP). The CPP/CRDP plan consists of projects to develop housing for individuals residing in developmental centers; or which fill the unmet and disparity needs of the individuals’ regional centers serve. A few examples include, Enhanced Behavioral Support Homes (EBSH), Multi-Family Housing, Crisis Services, Day Programs, etc. Each year’s proposed projects are chosen based on the current CPP/CRDP priorities. DDS then approves the projects with startup funding depending on budget availability. After the projects are approved, IRC completes a Request for Proposal process. Proposals are then reviewed by a selection committee, which includes representatives from various regional center departments, and community volunteers. Projects are then awarded and IRC’s CPP and Affordable Housing Specialist works closely with the awardees to develop each project.
If you are interested in being informed of future projects/proposal requests, please email [email protected], and request to be added to the CPP/CRDP email list or check our website regularly for updates.
For additional information, contact IRC's Resource Development and Transportation Unit:
- Call (909) 890-3000, press 0, and ask for the RDTU Duty Officer
- Or Email [email protected].