Summary

This document is a pre-proposal meeting attendance list and recording link for the Forensic Behavior Health Request for Proposal issued by the City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services. The RFP seeks qualified applicants to conduct forensic behavioral health evaluations for child welfare-involved individuals and families. The pre-proposal meeting was held on June 23, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia Time, with a recording available via WebEx for those unable to attend. The meeting was hosted by Dawn Williams-Jones of the Philadelphia Department of Human Services and included 11 attendees representing various organizations and roles. Applicants must submit proposals by July 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Time. The contract is anticipated to be awarded by July 31, 2026, with a contract term beginning August 14, 2026, and ending August 13, 2027. The City retains the option to extend the contract for up to four additional one-year terms. Questions regarding the RFP were due June 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with answers posted July 7, 2026.

The maximum contract value is $500,000 on a fixed-price, fee-for-service basis with monthly invoicing. Applicants must be non-government entities and must hold Pennsylvania licensure as psychologists or work under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Qualified applicants include individual clinicians, group practices, or agencies. Applicants must propose a tiered fee schedule reflecting professional qualifications and the time required for different evaluation types. Compliance with Philadelphia tax requirements, the 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard, and political contribution disclosure requirements is mandatory. Applicants awarded contracts totaling $300,000 or more in a fiscal year must obtain independent audits. Local Business Entity or Local Impact certification under Mayoral Executive Order No. 04-12 is a positive evaluation factor. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, experience, capacity, cost efficiency, and local business entity status.