RFP- DPDS SUDTS Baltimore City.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from Baltimore City for a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services (SUDTS) contract administered by the Department of Planning and Development Services (DPDS). The RFP seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services including outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential treatment programs for Baltimore City residents. The proposal requires detailed descriptions of program offerings, staffing qualifications, clinical protocols, and service delivery capacity. Interested bidders must submit proposals by the specified deadline, with evaluation criteria emphasizing clinical expertise, organizational capacity, financial stability, and demonstrated outcomes in substance use disorder treatment. The contract term extends for an initial period with potential renewal options, allowing for service continuity and performance assessment.

Pricing for services will be established through a negotiated rate structure based on service type and intensity level, with reimbursement tied to measurable outcomes and client progress metrics. The RFP includes provisions for minority business enterprise (MBE) participation and may prioritize proposals from organizations with existing experience serving Baltimore City's vulnerable populations. Funding is sourced through Baltimore City's health and human services budget, with specific allocations dedicated to expanding treatment capacity and improving access to evidence-based substance use disorder interventions. Incumbent providers may have opportunity to rebid, though the RFP is open to qualified organizations meeting the technical and financial requirements, with emphasis on organizations demonstrating cultural competency and trauma-informed care practices.