# Nevada ePro #40DHHS-S4018

Nevada Seeks Vendors for Family and Youth Peer Support Services for Children's Mental Health

**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** October 08, 2026
**Identifier:** 40DHHS-S4018
**NAICS:** 624190, 621330

Nevada's Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking qualified vendors to deliver Family and Youth Peer Support Services for Children's Mental Health programs in Southern and Northern Nevada.
- Government Buyer:
  - Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), Children's Mental Health Services
  - Managed by Nevada State Purchasing Division
- Services Requested:
  - Family Peer Support Services
    - Provided to parents/caregivers of children with behavioral health or emotional needs
    - Delivered by certified Family Peer Support Specialists (FPSS)
  - Youth Peer Support Services
    - Provided to youth with behavioral health, substance use, child welfare, or juvenile justice involvement
    - Delivered by certified Youth Peer Support Specialists (YPSS)
- Certification & Staffing Requirements:
  - Peer Support Specialists must hold Nevada Certification Board credentials
  - Must pass FBI fingerprint-based background checks
  - Maintain current CPR certification and complete TB screening
  - Supervision by certified Peer Support Specialist Supervisors required
  - All staff must complete training in peer support, ethics, Medicaid fraud prevention, and cultural competency
- Organizational Requirements:
  - Must be family-led or youth-guided entity
  - Enrolled as Medicaid Provider (Provider Type 97)
  - Comply with HIPAA, Medicaid, and state laws (MSM Chapter 4300, NRS 433.627)
- Reporting & Compliance:
  - Detailed reporting on service delivery, outcomes, and Medicaid billing
  - Compliance with Nevada Medicaid billing and documentation
- Contract Details:
  - No guaranteed usage amounts; service volume subject to program needs
  - Electronic submissions accepted
- No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified service providers.

### Description

This solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide Family Peer Support Services and Youth Peer Support Services to clients of the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) Children's Mental Health Services programs in Southern and Northern Nevada. The services are Medicaid-reimbursable and involve peer support specialists with lived experience to assist parents, caregivers, and youth with behavioral health or emotional needs. The contract term is expected to be from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2031, and includes compliance with Medicaid billing and documentation requirements. The solicitation is managed by the Nevada State Purchasing Division and DCFS, with a submission deadline of October 8, 2026.

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