Ocean County Opengov #313034

Ocean County Community-Based Behavioral Health Services

Ocean County is seeking qualified providers to deliver community-based behavioral health services to county residents. - Government buyer: County of Ocean, through the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and Ocean County Department of Human Services; the Ocean County Purchasing Department is identified as the office. - Vendors and OEMs: No specific vendor or OEM is named; this is a services opportunity, not a product purchase. - Services requested: Countywide behavioral health care, including outpatient psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring and management, counseling and treatment, early detection and intervention, case management, supportive housing, and residential services. - Priority populations and needs include youth transitions, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, special populations, and workforce development. - The scope also includes psychiatric emergency services and community crisis response. - Key requirements: Services must be accessible to residents regardless of ability to pay. Providers must maintain applicable licenses and certifications, leverage other eligible funding, and report utilization and performance data. - Funding and term: Anticipated funding is $2,175,000, subject to budget availability. The initial term is 12 months, with up to two additional one-year renewals subject to monitoring and funding. Indirect and administrative costs are capped at 10% of the funding request.

Description

The County of Ocean is seeking competitive proposals from behavioral health providers to provide services to Ocean County residents. The scope includes supporting a continuum of community-based behavioral health care, expanding access to treatment, and serving residents regardless of ability to pay. Proposals may address priorities including outpatient services, early detection and intervention, care and case management, and supportive housing and residential services. The initial contract term is January 1 through December 31, 2027, with possible renewal for two additional one-year periods based on positive monitoring and available funds; anticipated funding is $2,175,000, contingent on adoption of the county budget.

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