# Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #SLCoBHS091426-RFI

Salt Lake County seeks sole source providers for Refugee Treatment Services bridge contract

**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** September 22, 2026
**Identifier:** SLCoBHS091426-RFI
**NAICS:** 624190, 624230

Salt Lake County Behavioral Health Services is seeking feedback on a proposed sole source procurement for Refugee Treatment Services to bridge a gap in service delivery.
- Government Buyer:
  - Salt Lake County Division of Contracts and Procurement
  - Salt Lake County Behavioral Health Services
- Named Providers (Vendors):
  - Refugee & Immigrant Center - Asian Association
  - International Rescue Committee - Salt Lake City Regional Office
  - Catholic Community Services – SLC
  - THRIVE Center for Survivors of Torture (formerly UHHR)
- Services Requested:
  - Behavioral health and support services for refugees
  - Services must align with offerings from the State Refugee Services Office
  - Four agreements, each estimated between $70,000 and $96,000
- Unique Requirements:
  - Sole source justification: only these four providers are considered for continuity
  - Bridge contract to maintain uninterrupted services for vulnerable refugee populations
  - Services must fill gaps left by the severance of the previous contract with the State Department of Health & Human Services
- Period of Performance:
  - 1.5-year contract, bridging until a competitive rebid process is conducted
- No specific product part numbers; focus is on service delivery and continuity

### Description

Salt Lake County is seeking to continue working with four specific providers for Refugee Treatment Services through a sole source procurement. The services are to be provided by Refugee & Immigrant Center - Asian Association, International Rescue Committee - Salt Lake City Regional Office, Catholic Community Services – SLC, and THRIVE Center for Survivors of Torture. This sole source contract is intended to bridge services from January 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028, ensuring no interruption while preparing for a competitive rebid process in 2028. The procurement aims to maintain consistency and minimize disruption to vulnerable refugee populations by aligning with existing state services.

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