23-0168-5 Annual Contract to Provide Employee Assistance Program Services

Chatham County, Georgia is seeking qualified firms to provide employee assistance program (EAP) services through an annual contract. The selected firm will be responsible for managing and delivering EAP services to Chatham County employees and their dependents. Key requirements include a minimum of 5 years of EAP experience, the ability to screen calls and arrange for cost-effective services from licensed professionals, and a deep understanding of the County's needs. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, experience, project understanding, methodology, local MBE/WBE participation, and a fee proposal based on a per employee per year rate. The contract term is one year with options to renew for four additional one-year terms. Proposals are due by January 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM, and a pre-proposal conference is scheduled for January 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

This opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Current program statistics indicate that 182 active clients received EAP services in 2022, providing insight into the potential scale of this contract. The RFP requires a detailed and high level of service for the EAP program, but does not specify a budget range or award value. Interested firms should carefully review the RFP and plan to attend the pre-proposal conference to fully understand the requirements and submit a comprehensive proposal.