Wisconsin eSupplier #CN-10371

Wisconsin DOC Certified Peer Specialist Services

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is seeking Certified Peer Specialist services for people under community corrections supervision across the state. - Government buyer: Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Community Corrections (DCC); coverage spans DCC Regions 1–8. - Service requested: Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) support, including participant-led recovery planning, mentoring and coaching, building skills and resolving barriers, connecting participants with community resources, coordinating with DOC agents and support teams, and transition support. - Participants and settings: Services support eligible DOC-supervised participants affected by overdose, opioid use disorder, or substance use disorder, including people preparing for release or living in supportive, transitional, or emergency housing. Services may take place in community, confinement, residential, or supportive-housing settings. - Delivery and staffing: In-person, ideally weekly one-on-one meetings are preferred; virtual or phone services may be appropriate. Flexible daytime, evening, and weekend availability may be needed. Staff must hold current Wisconsin CPS certification and meet the stated experience and other qualifications. - Planning and billing: The anticipated caseload is up to 15 participants per specialist, with approximately 25 participants served annually and an average service period of 9–12 months. Services are billed hourly in 15-minute increments; providers enter their rates on the price sheet. No service quantity is guaranteed. - Service coverage: Providers may identify the areas they can cover. The listed counties are Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Door, Douglas, Dodge, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, St. Croix, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, and Wood. - Contract term: The draft contract provides for an initial one-year term, with up to four additional one-year renewals by mutual written agreement and subject to funding. Providers' readiness to begin promptly is evaluated. - Named companies and products: No OEMs, vendors, or service providers are named; no manufactured products are requested.

Description

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Community Corrections (DCC), is seeking responses regarding Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) services for DCC regions across Wisconsin. The RFI/RFS may be used to negotiate contracts with responding vendors under a Governor's waiver; the notice states that it is not a bid and guarantees no specific purchase quantity. Services may be provided in community or confinement settings, and vendors may identify the service areas they can cover. Responses will be considered based on ability to begin by February 1, 2027, service areas, cost, and references.

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