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- Registry Staffing for the Arizona State Hospital
- Solicitation number
- BPM006391
- Issued by
- Maricopa County, Phoenix City, Arizona
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This is an Executive Summary Proposal Response submitted by Cogent Infotech Corporation in response to a Request for Proposal issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) for Registry Staffing Services at the Arizona State Hospital. The solicitation (BPM006391 - Lot 1, Round 2) seeks qualified contractors to provide Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) on an as-needed basis to supplement the hospital's existing workforce. The hospital's primary need focuses on approximately twenty (20) Registry BHTs per shift across all shifts and operational schedules. Proposal responses were required by March 10, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. local Arizona time. The Arizona State Hospital operates 24/7, 365 days annually, requiring highly skilled personnel capable of delivering specialized psychiatric care, behavioral interventions, and crisis de-escalation in a high-acuity setting. All contracted staff must meet state licensure requirements and comply with HIPAA regulations, OSHA safety standards, and hospital-specific policies.
Cogent Infotech Corporation proposes to fulfill these staffing requirements through its established healthcare staffing capabilities, leveraging a database of over 4.5 million professionals and a demonstrated track record serving multiple state and local government healthcare agencies nationwide. The company maintains a local presence in Arizona with over 100 placements and existing client relationships with Phoenix-area organizations. Cogent commits to providing 24/7 staffing support, rapid deployment capabilities, rigorous credentialing and screening processes, and continuous training to ensure regulatory adherence and quality assurance. The proposal remains valid for 180 calendar days from the opening date and includes acknowledgment of all solicitation requirements and amendments. No specific pricing information, set-asides, incumbent vendors, or funding amounts are disclosed in this executive summary; however, the contractor acknowledges compliance with all terms and specifications without deviation.
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Executive Summary
Proposal Response For:
Notice of Request for Proposal for
Solicitation Number: BPM006391- Lot 1, Round 2
Registry Staffing for the Arizona State Hospital
Solicitation Due Date/Time:
March, 10, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Local AZ Time
Proposed To
State of Arizona
Department of Health Services
150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 530
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Attn: Karen D. Ingram, Procurement Officer
Karen D. Ingram, Procurement Officer
Email: Karen.Ingram@azdhs.gov
Phone: (602) 463-1603
COGENT Infotech Corporation
Manu Mehta, President
Headquarter: 1035 Boyce Road, Suite 108, Pittsburgh, PA 10281
Email: manu.mehta@cogentinfo.com | Phone: (412) 246-0708
Website: www.Cogentinfo.com
"© Cogent Infotech Corporation 2025 mailto:Karen.Ingram@azdhs.gov http://www.cogentinfo.com/
Request for Proposal No. BPM006391
Arizona Department of Health Services
Proposal Response | © Cogent Infotech Corporation 2025 P a g e | 2
Executive Summary
Cogent Infotech Corporation (“Cogent”) is pleased to present this proposal in response to the RFP No. BPM006391 Arizona State Hospital (ASH) is a Division of the Department of Health Services (ADHS) solicitation for Registry Staffing for the Arizona State Hospital (ASH). Our proposal submission includes all the required information and documentation as instructed in the RFP document.
Overview of the project The Arizona State Hospital (ASH) is a vital healthcare facility dedicated to treating individuals with severe mental illnesses and behavioral health conditions. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, ASH relies on a highly skilled and dependable workforce to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
To support its staffing needs, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is seeking Registry Staffing Services to supplement its existing workforce. The primary focus is on Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) and Registered Nurses (RNs), who play a critical role in delivering specialized psychiatric care, behavioral interventions, and rehabilitative services within a secure and structured environment.
Our Understanding of Scope of Services Cogent understands the unique challenges faced by ADHS, particularly the need for highly qualified, well-trained, and readily available staff who can seamlessly integrate into a high-acuity psychiatric setting. The hospital’s patient population requires intensive supervision, therapeutic support, and crisis intervention, making it essential for all personnel to demonstrate strong clinical competencies, crisis de-escalation skills, and strict adherence to regulatory compliance standards.
The scope of services outlined in this RFP requires a staffing partner with demonstrated expertise in healthcare workforce solutions, rapid deployment capabilities, and an unwavering commitment to quality assurance. Cogent is fully equipped to meet these requirements, ensuring seamless service delivery and improved patient care outcomes.
ADHS’s operational structure requires a flexible staffing model to accommodate fluctuations in patient census, emergency coverage needs, and staff attrition. The primary objective of this contract is to establish a dependable pipeline of registry staff who can be rapidly onboarded and deployed, ensuring ASH maintains adequate staffing levels across all shifts and units.
Additionally, all contracted staff must meet state licensure requirements and comply with HIPAA regulations, OSHA safety standards, and hospital-specific policies. This necessitates a rigorous screening, credentialing, and training process to uphold the highest standards of care and compliance.
About Cogent Cogent specializes in registry staffing for psychiatric care, behavioral interventions, and rehabilitative services. Under the ADHS contract, we provide a dedicated talent pool of Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) to ensure seamless staffing solutions.
With a robust database of over 4.5 million professionals across healthcare, IT, and non-IT roles, Cogent enhances healthcare staffing capabilities by delivering efficient, high-quality, and compliant workforce solutions. Our expertise enables rapid placements, regulatory adherence, and access to top-tier registry professionals, ensuring unindterrupted patient care.
We have successfully provided qualified healthcare professionals to public sector clients including but not limited to the Healthcare and Family Services – IL; West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, WV; Texas Dept. of Health and Human Services, TX; Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, NJ; North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), NC; Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, AL; Fulton County Board of Health, GA; South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), SC; University Hospital Newark, NJ; New York Health and Hospital Corporation, NY; My Health My Resources – Tarrant County, TX; North Carolina Department of Medicaid and Medicare Information System (MMIS), NC name of few demonstrating our ability to meet the complexities of government healthcare facilities while ensuring operational efficiency. Our 24/7 staffing support structure, data-driven workforce planning, and commitment to continuous training will ensure that ADHS receives a steady supply of skilled professionals capable of delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
Our strong local presence in the State Arizona
Placement Record Over 100+ individuals
Partial list of Key Clients (Arizona)
City of Phoenix Tucson Unified School District
City of Phoenix Aviation Authority
Rentokil
Atos IT Solution and Services
IBM Boeing Distribution
INC
L3 Harris
Request for Proposal No. BPM006391
Arizona Department of Health Services
Proposal Response | © Cogent Infotech Corporation 2025 P a g e | 3
Healthcare clients - across the United States:
Washington HBX CalOptima Health University Hospital – Newark Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Maryland HBX Office of Mental Health, NY Fulton County Board of Health Kern health System Purdue Pharma L.P University of California San Francisco University Harris County Hospital District State of Colorado Public Health Creehan & Company SC Department of HHS HCA Healthcare (MHMR) - Tarrant County Healthcare and Family Services -
IL
AMN Healthcare Waukesha Memorial Hospital Brookwood Baptist Medical Center Kansas Department of
Administration School of Osteopathic Medicine, NJ
Texas HHSC
Company Details and Authorized Representative:
Company’s Details:
Company’s Legal Name: Cogent Infotech Corporation Address: 1035 Boyce Road, Suite 108, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 Website: http://www.cogentinfo.com/
Authorized Representative:
Name: Manu Mehta (President ) Phone No.: (412) 246-0708 | Fax Number: (412) 774-1515 Email: Govt-Bids@cogentinfo.com
FEIN: 32-0083904
UEI#: EV26J8KZJJA3
Date of Incorporation: 6/10/2003
D-U-N-S: 14-193-8386
We understand the work requirements and will meet the specified performance standards. Headings in this proposal have been annotated to show our response addresses all requirements identified in the solicitation. Cogent does not suggest any objections, exceptions, or contingencies to the terms and specifications of the solicitation.
Our proposed proposal response will remain in effect for a period of 180 calendar days from the opening date and is irrevocable unless it is in the ADHS’s best interest to release offer(s).
We acknowledge receipt of all amendments, addendums, questions and answers (Q&A’s), and understands, agrees, and complies with the requirements, terms, conditions, clauses, provisions without any deviation. Should you have any questions regarding our offer, please contact me at (412) 246-0708 or via email Govt-Bids@cogentinfo.com .
Sincerely, Manu Mehta (President) Cogent Infotech Corporation http://www.cogentinfo.com/ mailto:Govt-Bids@cogentinfo.com mailto:Govt-Bids@cogentinfo.com
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