addendum-1-rfp-2026-dbh-10-recov.pdf

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Recovery Navigation and Community Support for Justice-Involved Individuals

RFP-2026-DBH-10-RECOV

Addendum #1

ADDENDUM #1

RFP-2026-DBH-10-RECOV

Recovery Navigation and Community Support for Justice-Involved Individuals (Changes are in bold, underlined and italicized text below to enable vendors to quickly recognize changes in paragraphs and/or wording.)

On February 24, 2026, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services published a Request for Proposals, soliciting qualified Vendors to provide peer recovery support services for individuals who are experiencing substance use disorder and cooccurring conditions and are involved in the New Hampshire criminal justice system at any level.

The Department is publishing this addendum to:

1. Modify Section 2.3, to read:

2.3. Finance

2.3.1. Payment for services will be made on a monthly basis based on the approved budgets, which will be included in the resulting contract(s).

Selected Vendor(s) will be required to submit budgets for Department approval upon notification of award.

2.3.2. The selected Vendor must complete and submit monthly invoices using a form satisfactory to the Department to initiate and request payment for the difference between the expenses and the third party revenue received towards the services billed in accordance with the terms of the resulting contract.

2.3.3. Services provided by the selected Vendor shall be paid in order as follows:

2.3.3.1. For Medicaid enrolled individuals through the Department

Medicaid Fee for Service program in accordance with the current, publicly posted Fee for Service (FFS) schedule located at NHMMIS.NH.gov.

2.3.3.2. For Managed Care Organization enrolled individuals, the selected Vendor shall be reimbursed pursuant to the selected Vendor's agreement with the applicable Managed Care Organization for such services.

2.3.3.3. For individuals with other health insurance or other coverage for the services they receive, the selected Vendor will directly bill the other insurance or payors.

2.3.3.4. For individuals without health insurance or other coverage for the services they receive, and for operational costs contained in Exhibits C, Payment Terms of the resulting contract, or which the selected Vendor cannot otherwise seek reimbursement from an insurance or third-party payer, the selected Vendor will directly bill the Department to access contract funds provided through this Agreement.

2. Modify Section 3.4.1. to read:

3.4.1. Vendor Budget Narrative Evaluation: The Vendor(s) must:

3.4.1.1. Complete Appendix G, Cost Sheet specifying costs for each State Fiscal Year.

3.4.1.1.1. Include a Budget Narrative explaining the specific line-item costs included in Appendix G, Cost Sheet and the direct relationship to meeting the objectives of this RFP.

3.4.1.1.2. The Budget Sheet with Narrative will be scored based on the following criteria:

0-16 Points 17-32 Points 33-50 Points Relationship of costs relative to the proposed services is not understood.

Costs do not directly align with objectives, requirements, and/or proposed services of the

RFP.

Relationship of costs relative to the proposed services is somewhat understood. Costs somewhat align with objectives and proposed services of the

RFP.

Relationship of costs relative to the proposed services is mostly or fully understood.

Costs mostly or fully align directly with objectives and proposed services of the

RFP.

3. Modify Appendix A – Scope of Services, Section 1.1. to read:

1.1. The Contractor must provide peer recovery support services to individuals experiencing substance use disorder and cooccurring conditions who have been involved in the New Hampshire criminal justice system at any stage of justice involvement. The Contractor acknowledges these services are particularly critical as individuals prepare for release from incarceration and transition back into the community. The Contractor must deliver services in collaboration with the Department of Corrections, the ten (10) county correctional facilities, and the Sununu Youth Services Center. The Contractor must coordinate services with the Department of Corrections, the ten (10) county correctional facilities, and Sununu Youth Services Center, and if necessary, must obtain Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), or other necessary agreements.

4. Modify Appendix A – Scope of Services, Section 1.5. by adding Section 1.5.7.

to read:

1.5.7. Receiving referrals from the Department of Corrections, the ten (10) county correctional facilities, the Sununu Youth Center, local correctional organizations, and other community partners that serve people with a history of corrections involvement.

5. Modify Appendix G: Budget Sheet, by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with Appendix G: Cost Sheet.