Notice of Award

This document is a Notice of Award from the Commonwealth of Virginia's Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI) for RFP #2024-017 for Forensic Evaluations. The objective of this procurement is to supplement the existing psychological services at SVMHI in response to increased demand. The successful offeror, Vauter Consulting & Psychological Services, will be required to have experience working in the DBHDS forensic system, be listed as an approved forensic evaluator, and be able to provide both virtual and in-person evaluation services in a timely manner. The scope of work includes court-ordered competency and sanity evaluations, as well as inpatient competency restoration services. The contract will have a term of one year with four one-year renewal options.

The Commonwealth has a statewide goal of 42% of purchases being made from DSBSD-certified small businesses. As a result, the successful offeror will be required to submit a small business subcontracting plan. The RFP does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contract values.