Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004191

Minneapolis Fire Department Seeks Firefighter Mental Health Services

The City of Minneapolis Fire Department is seeking proposals for comprehensive Firefighter Mental Health Services. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis, Fire Department - Key contacts: Luke Scardigli (Director, MFD Finance & Logistics), Rachel Bake (Procurement Contact) - Products/Services Requested: - Firefighter Mental Health Services tailored to first responders - Trauma therapy and wellness check-ins for approximately 450 firefighters - Embedded behavioral health provider with 24/7 on-call availability and 15 hours/week in-person presence - Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) services: defusings, debriefings, and crisis management briefings - Conflict resolution mediation - Peer support program development and training - Consolidated in-person trainings and continuing education - Resiliency mentoring program to reduce burnout and improve resilience - Notable Requirements: - Providers must have trauma-informed care expertise and clinical credentials - Provider location must be within five miles of Minneapolis - Compliance with insurance, data privacy, and equal opportunity requirements - Experience with first responder culture is emphasized - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named, as this is a service-based contract - Estimated service quantity: support for approximately 450 firefighters - Contract term: three years with two optional one-year extensions (up to five years total)

Description

The City of Minneapolis is requesting proposals to select a qualified vendor for providing Firefighter Mental Health Services. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) to engage a consulting firm to deliver mental health services specifically tailored for firefighters. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's eSupplier Portal by August 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The event is sealed, does not allow multiple bids, and payment terms are Net 30. The scope of services and evaluation criteria are detailed in the attachments provided with the solicitation.

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