2021-2026 Psychiatric Services in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tompkins Counties

The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for psychiatric services across multiple counties, specifically Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tompkins. The procurement seeks qualified treatment providers including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, or physician's assistants to deliver comprehensive psychiatric services at High-Risk Births Clinics for Intensive Treatment across several OPWDD facilities. Qualified bidders must be licensed in New York State with a minimum of three years experience providing adult and child psychiatric services, and must submit a detailed package including a professional resume, reference list with at least three references, professional license, picture ID, and documentation of board certification or eligibility. The IFB requires bidders to demonstrate forensic experience working with developmentally disabled populations. The bid was posted on June 4, 2021, with a firm submission deadline of July 9, 2021 at 3:00 PM, with bid opening to be conducted via WebEx. The contract term is set for 2021-2026, with awards to be made to the most responsive and responsible contractor(s) offering the lowest total estimated annual cost for each site.

The procurement has no specific set-aside designations for service-disabled veteran-owned, minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged businesses, with all associated contracting goals set at 0%. The current providers identified in the documentation are New Hartford Psychiatric Services PLLC and Auguste L. Duplan MD PLLC, who were approved for contracts beginning November 1, 2021. Bidders must provide proof of applicable insurances and comply with all state and federal regulations. While precise budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the bid results document suggests potential annual contract values ranging from $57,200 to $457,600 depending on the specific site and service requirements. The contract will require electronic billing, with payment based on actual services rendered, and travel time will not be billable. Invoices must provide detailed documentation of services performed, and the contractor must be prepared to integrate with existing OPWDD operational protocols and systems.