Opportunity
Missouri BUYS #STATE 0000000486SL
Missouri Seeks Statewide Caregiver Training, Relief, and Assistive Technology Program for Dementia Support
Posted
July 10, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
STATE 0000000486SL
NAICS
624190, 621399, 541612
This opportunity from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services seeks proposals for a statewide Customized Caregiver Training and Relief Program supporting families caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. - Government Buyer: - State of Missouri, Department of Health and Senior Services - Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing - Program Scope: - Three tracks: Caregiver Training, Caregiver Relief, and Assistive Technology Services - Track 1: Minimum 400 customized in-home caregiver trainings statewide - Track 2: Minimum 1000 reimbursements for respite and related services statewide - Track 3: Minimum 1800 assistive technology devices/services to at least 400 participants - Products/Services Requested: - In-home assessments, care coordination, respite, adult day care, safety programs, education, counseling, and assistive technology - Device ordering, installation, training, broadband access, and device retrieval/lending - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must be fully operational within 60 days of notice to proceed - Compliance with federal and state regulations, including reporting and nondiscrimination - Program aims to reduce caregiver stress and delay institutionalization - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; proposals must address all tracks and requirements - Contract includes four optional one-year renewals and possible extension for transition services
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on behalf of the Department of Health and Senior Services for a Customized Caregiver Training and Relief Program. The contract period is from the effective date of the contract through May 31, 2027. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS by July 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The program aims to provide caregiver training and relief services as detailed in the scope of work section of the RFP.