Application Information

How to prepare and who can/cannot apply

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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.

How can I prepare to apply?

You must determine what service type you are planning to provide and understand applicable statutes, regulations and directives issued by the Department of Developmental Services based on your experience and expertise. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is governed by the California Code of Regulations. Vendorization is governed by Title 17, Division 2, Chapter 3, Subchapter 2. These rules explain:

  • What services regional centers can fund
  • What providers must do to qualify
  • How the vendorization process works
  • What is required to maintain your vendorization
  • The commonly used terms you need to know

To learn more about services offered through regional centers, visit the Regional Center Services and Descriptions on the DDS website.

Who can apply?
  • Potential New Providers: People or agencies who want to start offering services and supports to Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Existing Providers: Providers who want to add new services or expand to new areas.
  • Family Members or Guardians: People supporting individuals through the provision of specific services agreed upon by the individual program plan team.
Who cannot apply?

Entities seeking to provide service to individuals in the Self-Determination Program cannot apply in the Provider Directory, except for Financial Management Services (FMS) service codes 315-317.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 54314 – Ineligibility for Vendorization

(a) The following applicants shall not be vendored:

(1) Any officer or employee of the State of California;

(2) Any applicant in which an officer or employee of the State of California has a financial interest, as defined in the Government Code, Section 87103, except as permitted by Public Contract Code, Section 10430(g), effective January 1, 1992;

(3) Employees and board members of any regional center with a conflict of interest pursuant to Title 17, Sections 54500 through 54525, unless the conflict is eliminated or a waiver is obtained pursuant to Title 17, Sections 54522 through 54525;

(4) Any applicant in which the regional center employee or board member has a relationship which creates a conflict of interest pursuant to Title 17, Sections 54500 through 54525, unless the conflict is eliminated or a waiver is obtained pursuant to Title 17, Sections 54522 through 54525;

(5) Consumers, to provide services for, or to, themselves except to:

(A) Provide transportation services to themselves as specified in Section 54355(g)(5); and
(B) Serve as their own Supported Living Service vendors as specified in Title 17, Section 58616.

(6) Except as specified in Section 54318 of these regulations, any applicant located outside the state.

(7) Any applicant that has been determined to be an excluded individual or entity as defined in Section 54302(b)(1).