Opportunity
University of Iowa Ionwave #18626
Statewide ASAM 4th Edition Training and Technical Assistance for Behavioral Health Professionals in Iowa
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
July 13, 2026
Identifier
18626
NAICS
611430
This opportunity from the University of Iowa focuses on statewide training and technical assistance for behavioral health professionals implementing the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) 4th Edition. - Government Buyer: - University of Iowa, Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health - Managed by University of Iowa Health Care Purchasing - Scope of Services: - Host a statewide listening session for stakeholders - Deliver virtual and in-person training sessions on ASAM 4th Edition - Provide ongoing monthly technical assistance to state agency leadership - Support system-level adoption, including updates to licensing requirements and fee schedules - Manage event registration, communication, certificates of completion, and post-training survey analysis - Target Audience: - Up to 1,200 behavioral health professionals, including state leaders, Medicaid/MCO leaders, SUD treatment leaders, and clinicians - Requirements: - Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience in behavioral health training and technical assistance - Provide audited financial statements - Comply with data security and privacy standards - No specific OEMs or named vendors; open to qualified suppliers - Contract Term: - Initial period of one year, with up to four one-year extension options (maximum five years) - Notable Features: - Emphasis on statewide impact and system-level change - Combination of in-person and virtual training modalities - Ongoing support for integration and adoption of ASAM 4th Edition
Description
The University of Iowa is soliciting written proposals from qualified suppliers to provide statewide training and technical assistance for implementing the ASAM 4th Edition to behavioral health professionals across Iowa. The scope includes hosting statewide listening sessions, providing virtual trainings, and offering ongoing technical assistance to state agency leadership. The project deliverables include conducting in-person and virtual training events, managing event registration, and supporting state leaders in system-level adoption of ASAM 4th Edition. The contract duration is initially one year with possible extensions up to five years.