25-757 School-Based Mental Health Services

Roseburg Public Schools in Douglas County, Oregon, is seeking proposals for school-based mental and behavioral health services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered 25-757. The procurement aims to secure a qualified mental health provider to deliver therapeutic services to students from preschool through 12th grade across the district's eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The selected provider will be required to deploy eight licensed mental health professionals who can provide direct, school-based mental and behavioral health services for students with elevated needs. The RFP requires providers to collaborate with school staff, maintain necessary licensures and compliance, and participate in district coordination meetings. Proposals are due on September 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, with selection notifications planned for September 24, 2025. The contract will have an initial term of twenty-two months, ending June 30, 2027, with potential for up to three one-year extensions. Evaluation will be conducted using a 100-point scoring rubric that assesses experience and qualifications, service delivery model, billing and compliance, implementation capacity, and references.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified mental health providers who can meet the district's requirements and operate under Oregon's School-Based Health Services (SBHS) program. The selected provider will be responsible for billing services through Medicaid and other eligible insurance sources, with the project designed to be cost-neutral to the school district. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are mentioned, providers must demonstrate substantial experience in school-based mental health services and the ability to integrate seamlessly with the district's whole child approach and collaborative culture. The RFP does not specify a precise budget range, but the requirement for eight licensed professionals across multiple schools suggests a significant service commitment. Providers will need to show they can handle comprehensive mental health service delivery, including direct therapeutic interventions, staff collaboration, and compliance with all relevant healthcare and educational regulations.