Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM056046
Respite Care Services for Children and Adolescents in Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore
April 06, 2026
April 13, 2026
BPM056046
624190
Worcester County Government is seeking qualified providers to deliver respite care services for children and adolescents under 18 years old in Maryland's lower eastern shore. - Government Buyer: - Worcester County Government - Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority (WCLBHA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Respite care services for children and adolescents (under 18) - Both in-home and out-of-home respite care - Service area includes Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Provider must facilitate referral, access, and utilization of respite services for families in rural counties - Ability to serve children, adolescents, and families in the specified counties is required - Program is designed to support family caregivers in rural Maryland - No equipment or product part numbers are specified, as this is a service contract
Description
The Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority (WCLBHA) is seeking proposals from qualified providers to deliver respite care services for children and adolescents under 18 years old. The selected provider will offer both in-home and out-of-home respite care to support family caregivers in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties on Maryland's lower eastern shore. This program aims to facilitate referral, access, and utilization of respite services to families in these rural counties. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 31, 2026, to discuss proposal details.