94-20260406150400 BSJC.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services, for comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment services. The RFP seeks proposals for a continuum of care including inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, outpatient counseling, case management, and peer support services. The procurement encompasses services for adults with serious mental illness and individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders across multiple service modality levels. Proposals were due by the specified deadline, with contract award anticipated following evaluation of qualified submissions. The contract term includes an initial award period with options for renewal, allowing for extended service delivery partnerships. Bidders meetings and site visits were conducted to familiarize potential proposers with service delivery expectations and existing program infrastructure.

Pricing for this solicitation is to be submitted on a per-unit or per-service basis, with detailed cost breakdowns required for each service category and corresponding service capacity levels. The Division of Mental Health Services established specific performance metrics and quality standards that all vendors must maintain throughout the contract term. Incumbents providing similar services under previous contracts were identified, and continuation of proven service delivery was a consideration in the evaluation process. The state allocated specific funding through mental health appropriations and federal Medicaid revenues to support these critical behavioral health services. All proposals required detailed descriptions of clinical qualifications, staffing credentials, facility compliance with state licensing standards, and proposed outcomes measurement methodologies to ensure accountability and service quality throughout the contract period.