Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #DHHS26131

Utah DHHS Seeks Community-Based Peer Support Services in Mental Health Shortage Areas

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a qualified organization to deliver community-based peer support services in areas with mental health provider shortages. - Government Buyer: - Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a service-based procurement for qualified organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Community-based peer support services employing certified Peer Support Specialists (PSS) - Services must include at least one of the following: direct peer support, supervisor training, or establishment of a Family-Run Organization - Contractor must be an emerging organization (no more than 10 full-time employees) engaged with the mental health or substance use recovery community - At least 60% of clients served must be seeking mental health prevention, treatment, or recovery services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Target service areas are those identified as mental health provider shortage areas by the Health Resources Services Administration - Contractor must employ at least one full-time certified Peer Support Specialist - Participation in state and national technical assistance and advisory councils is required - Detailed data tracking, outcome measurement, and regular quarterly and annual reporting are mandatory - Contractor must submit strategic and business plans and comply with monthly electronic invoicing

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services for community based peer support services. The contract aims to provide mental health prevention and treatment services in areas identified as having a mental health provider shortage. The contractor must serve a population with at least 60% of clients seeking mental health prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The contract duration is five years, and proposals must be submitted electronically by August 3rd, 2026.

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