26-009 Telehealth Service Provider

The Bibb County School District in Macon, Georgia has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a School-Based Mental Health Services Telehealth Services Provider, designated as solicitation 26-009. The procurement seeks a qualified mental health provider to deliver telehealth counseling services to students in grades 3-12, with an anticipated contract start in September/October 2025. The initial contract term will be 4 months (September-December 2025), with potential for up to four subsequent 12-month renewals. Deliverables include HIPAA-compliant telehealth services encompassing intake assessments, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and risk assessment. Bidders must demonstrate active Georgia licensure, expertise with school-age children, and cultural competence. The evaluation will utilize a 2000-point scoring system, with points distributed across cost proposal (700 pts), previous experience (500 pts), company narrative (400 pts), staffing plan (300 pts), and references (100 pts). Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 08/27/2025, questions due by 09/02/2025, and proposals due on 09/15/2025 by 8 AM EST, with all submissions required through the Bonfire online platform.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The services will be funded through grant funding and will specifically target students experiencing various mental health concerns, with special emphasis on students with complex risk factors. Pricing should include rates for individual and group therapy sessions, administrative support, and any additional fees, though specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. The telehealth services will be delivered remotely, suggesting minimal physical infrastructure requirements. The contract appears designed to provide comprehensive mental health support to students, with a focus on accessible, culturally competent telehealth counseling services that can address the diverse mental health needs of students in grades 3-12 within the Bibb County School District.