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Certified Peer Specialist Services for Pennsylvania Community Corrections Centers

This opportunity involves the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections seeking Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) services for Community Corrections Centers (CCCs) in Erie, Pittsburgh, Scranton, and York. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections - Procurement managed by the Department of General Services Procurement Office - Products/Services Requested: - Full-time Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) services at four CCC locations - One CPS per location (Erie, Pittsburgh, Scranton, York) - Each CPS must be certified, have lived experience with mental illness and successful reentry, and meet DOC requirements - Services include peer support, crisis intervention, and assistance with recovery and reintegration for reentrants - Onsite work required (37.5 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm) - No telework permitted - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be OMHSAS-licensed agencies with at least three years of CPS service experience - Must provide verification of certification and licensing - Compliance with DOC security, ethical standards, background checks, and incident reporting - Multiple awards possible by location; bidders may bid on one or more CCCs - DOC may adjust number of CPS positions and issue supplemental bids as needed - Travel reimbursement is limited and must be pre-approved - Locations: - Erie CCC: 137 West 2nd Street, Erie, PA 16507 - Pittsburgh CCC: 535 South Aiken Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 - Scranton CCC: 240 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 - York CCC: 317 West Market Street, York, PA 17401 - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $60,000–$120,000 per year per location (based on similar state contracts) - Period of Performance: - Services continue until contract end, with possible renewals up to five years, subject to funding and mutual agreement

Description

The Department of Corrections of Pennsylvania is soliciting bids for Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) services to be provided at multiple Community Corrections Centers (CCCs) located in Erie, Pittsburgh, Scranton, and York. The CPS will provide peer support and crisis intervention to reentrants living in these centers, assisting with recovery and reintegration into the community. The contract is a multiple award by location, with full-time CPS positions requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Bidders may bid on one or multiple locations, and must provide qualified CPS personnel meeting specified certification and experience requirements.

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