SOPSCCU27002 Notice to Rescind.pdf

This is a Notice to Rescind from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Cherokee Mental Health Institute's Civil Commitment Unit for Sexual Offenders Division. The notice, dated March 27, 2026, formally rescinds RFP SOPSCCU27002 for Psychiatric Medication Consultation services. The original solicitation sought a qualified contractor with a PhD or PsyD in Psychology to provide psychiatric consultation and medication management services for approximately 200 patients, with roughly 90% receiving inpatient treatment at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute. Key service deliverables included virtual consultation using Agency-approved platforms, specialized treatment for sexually violent predators and civil commitment management, and evidence-based care for individuals with Gender Dysphoria. The original timeline included a letter of intent deadline of March 10, 2026, written questions due by March 17, 2026, and proposal submissions due by April 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with contract execution anticipated by June 30, 2026, and service commencement on July 1, 2026. The initial contract term was one year with five optional one-year renewal extensions at the Agency's sole discretion.

The Agency indicated that compensation would have been provided at a firm fixed hourly rate specified in the bidder's cost proposal, with evaluation using a ratio-based scoring formula favoring the lowest cost proposal. Historical usage data showed approximately fifteen consultation cases annually to serve as a baseline for cost estimation. The contractor would have been required to maintain Iowa licensure, respond to Agency communications within 48 hours, provide documentation within seven calendar days of service delivery, and maintain professional liability, general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance at specified minimum limits. No specific incumbent vendor was identified, and the Agency stated that should it decide to reissue this procurement, it will be posted to https://bidopportunities.iowa.gov.