2024-017, RFP, Forensic Evaluations

The Commonwealth of Virginia, through the Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI), a psychiatric facility under the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure psychological forensic evaluation services. The purpose of this RFP is to establish a contract to supplement the existing psychological services at SVMHI due to increased demand. The required services include conducting court-ordered competency and sanity evaluations, as well as inpatient competency restoration services. Proposals are due by June 24, 2024, and an optional pre-proposal conference will be held on June 11, 2024. The successful offeror must 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 contract will be awarded through competitive negotiation and will have a term of one year with four one-year renewal options.

The Commonwealth of Virginia 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 indicates the Commonwealth reserves the right to make multiple awards, but it does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contract values. This procurement is specific to Patrick County, Virginia, and the RFP does not indicate any budget range or award value.