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Overview

Starting on January 1, 2026, Alta California Regional Center will begin using the Provider Directory for new vendorizations. Please contact vendorization@altaregional.org for guidance on how to begin your application. Effective on and after July 1, 2026, Purchase Reimbursement (Service Code 024) vendorization applications will be completed in the Provider Directory.

Service providers must be vendored by a regional center before they can provide and be reimbursed for services.

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What is Vendorization?

“Vendorization” is the term used to describe the approval process to provide services through regional centers to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You apply for vendorization online through the Provider Directory. This is where you will submit required information and documents, communicate with regional centers, and track your progress.

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Application Information

How to prepare and who can/cannot apply

When should you apply for vendorization in the Directory?

Applicants can start a vendorization application at any time. However, if applying for an emergency vendorization or applying for vendorization of certain specialized facilities through the Community Placement Plan (CPP) or Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) project, contact [regional center] to learn how to begin your application process and when to create your login profile to apply in the Provider Directory.

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Who can use vendored providers?

Once vendored, a service provider may be utilized by other regional centers, known as “user” or “utilizing” regional centers, as well as the originally vendoring regional center.

NOTE: The vendor identification number assigned by the vendoring regional center must be used by all regional centers purchasing the vendored service.

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What are the steps to apply?

The vendorization process is done online through the Provider Directory.

Here’s what to expect:

Step 1: Create or login to existing Provider Directory Profile

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What services are needed?

Alta California Regional Center is actively developing enhanced resources to assist applicants in understanding current Regional Center assessed needs. These tools will provide clearer insights into service needs, areas of high provider saturation, open Requests for Proposals, and identified gaps in service delivery. Our goal is to equip applicants with meaningful, actionable information to help align proposals with the needs of the individuals we serve and strengthen our overall service system.

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Vendorization Provider Expectations

Vendorization Process Overview

The vendorization process is divided into three phases, each with specific expectations and timelines. Following these steps carefully ensures a smooth and timely approval process.

1. Requirements Phase (15 Calendar Days)

Applicant Responsibilities:

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Importance of Submitting Complete and Accurate Information

Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) follows review timelines set by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to ensure Letters of Interest submitted through the Provider Directory are processed in a timely and consistent manner.

Because these timelines are fixed, the accuracy and completeness of each submission are essential. Applications that are missing required documentation or contain incomplete information may not be able to move forward within DDS timeframes and, in some cases, may need to be resubmitted from the start.

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Service Provider Resources

This serves as your primary resource for the vendorization process and includes: