RFP # 05-27-LB - Peer Recovery Services and Electronic Health Record Systems Design

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) seeking qualified vendors to provide peer recovery services and design an electronic health record (EHR) systems solution. The RFP encompasses comprehensive peer recovery support services combined with the design and implementation of an integrated EHR system to support service delivery across the state's behavioral health network. Proposals were due on a specified deadline outlined in the solicitation, with the contract term extending for an initial period with potential renewal options to be determined based on vendor performance and funding availability. The RFP required prospective bidders to demonstrate experience in both peer recovery service delivery models and health information technology systems design, with evaluation criteria focusing on technical capability, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with Virginia's behavioral health priorities.

The procurement includes specific requirements for pricing structures, vendor qualifications, and performance metrics to ensure successful implementation and ongoing support of peer recovery services and EHR functionality. Virginia DBHDS designated evaluation factors emphasizing the vendor's understanding of peer recovery best practices, EHR system scalability, integration capabilities with existing state systems, and long-term sustainability. Funding for this initiative derives from state behavioral health appropriations and potentially federal grants supporting mental health and substance use disorder services. The solicitation process included opportunities for bidders' conferences or written questions to clarify requirements, with award decisions based on comprehensive evaluation of technical proposals and pricing submissions according to stated criteria.