Building and General Services of Vermont #RFP 142

Vermont seeks provider for 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care Services in Rutland County

The Vermont Department of Mental Health, part of the Agency of Human Services, is seeking a provider to deliver comprehensive Mental Health Urgent Care Services in Rutland County. - Government Buyer: - Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH), Agency of Human Services - Scope of Services: - 24/7 urgent care for mental health crises, serving all ages - Services include crisis assessments, peer support, and community-based urgent mental health supports - Aims to reduce Emergency Department visits and provide alternatives for individuals with serious mental illness, substance use, and justice system involvement - Funding & Oversight: - Supported by a $195 million Rural Health Transformation grant from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Contract performance and renewals contingent on continued CMS funding - Monthly reporting required in year one, quarterly thereafter - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal funding restrictions (e.g., no pre-award costs, no construction, no prohibited telecom equipment) - Language access and technology assistance must be available for bidders - Affirmative steps to include small, minority, and women-owned businesses - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

This solicitation is for the provision of mental health urgent care services in Rutland County, Vermont. The Department of Mental Health seeks to establish a contract with one company to provide these services. The contract period is two years with an option to renew for up to three additional twelve-month periods. Funding is contingent on continued CMS funding, and the anticipated contract start date is late fall 2026. Questions are due by July 17, 2026, and proposals are due by August 7, 2026.

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