DHS 10.42(2)(a)(a) To obtain and retain certification, an organization shall submit all information and documentation required by the department, in a format prescribed by the department. The department shall review and make a determination on the application within 90 calendar days of receipt of a complete application containing complete and accurate supporting documentation that the organization meets the standards under s. DHS 10.43. The department may conduct any necessary investigation to verify that the information submitted by the organization is accurate. The organization shall consent to disclosure by any third party of information the department determines is necessary to review the application. DHS 10.42(2)(am)(am) For initial certifications, or when a currently certified organization will provide or arrange for the provision of services to new eligibility groups, the organization shall submit to an onsite readiness review which will assess all of the following: DHS 10.42(2)(b)(b) If the department denies CMO certification for the organization, the department shall provide written notice to the organization that clearly states the reasons for the denial and describes the manner by which the organization may appeal the department’s decision. DHS 10.42(3)(3) If an organization applying to operate a CMO meets standards for certification under s. 46.284 (2) and (3), Stats., and s. DHS 10.43, the department shall certify the organization as meeting the requirements. Certification by the department does not bind the department to contracting with the organization to operate a CMO. The department may contract with a certified organization to operate a CMO only if all of the following apply: DHS 10.42(3)(c)(c) The department has determined that the organization’s services are needed to provide sufficient access to the family care benefit for eligible individuals. DHS 10.42(3)(d)(d) Before January 1, 2003, the organization is a county or a family care district, unless the governing body of a tribe or band or the Great Lakes inter–tribal council, inc., elects to operate a care management organization within the area and is certified under sub. (2). DHS 10.42(3)(e)(e) After December 31, 2002, and before January 1, 2004, the organization is a county or a family care district unless any of the following applies: DHS 10.42(3)(e)2.2. The county or family care district fails to meet requirements of s. DHS 10.43 or 10.44 or the requirements under its contract with the department. DHS 10.42(3)(e)3.3. The department determines that the county or family care district does not have the capacity to serve all county residents who are entitled to the family care benefit in the client group or groups that the county or family care district serves and cannot develop the capacity. If this subd. 3. applies, the department may contract with an organization in addition to the county. DHS 10.42(4)(4) After December 31, 2003, the department may contract with counties, family care districts, the governing body of a tribe or band or the Great Lakes inter–tribal council, inc., or under a joint application of any of these, or with a private organization that has no significant connection to an entity that operates a resource center. Proposals for contracts under this subsection shall be solicited under a competitive sealed proposal process under s. 16.75 (2m), Stats., and the department shall evaluate the proposals primarily as to the quality of care that is proposed to be provided and certify those applicants that meet the requirements specified in s. 46.284 (2) and (3), Stats., and s. DHS 10.43. The department may select certified applicants for contract and contract with the selected applicants.