8500 - BJJS - Outpatient Svcs NESTU

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is seeking contractors to provide Outpatient and Emergency Care Services for the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services' North East Secure Treatment Unit (NESTU), located in Pittston, Pennsylvania. The procurement opportunity targets contractors within a 55-mile radius of the NESTU facility who can facilitate services for all consumers of the treatment unit. The contract will be awarded to responsible and responsive bidders who meet the specified requirements, with the solicitation posted on August 4, 2025, and responses due by August 18, 2025. Contractors must be prepared to deliver comprehensive outpatient and emergency care services as defined in Section III.B of the procurement documents. The procurement process will be conducted electronically through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal, requiring vendors to complete mandatory questions, provide detailed pricing, and submit all required documentation. Bidders must carefully follow the electronic bidding procedures outlined in the attached "Electronic Bidding Procedures for Vendors" document, which provides step-by-step instructions for solicitation response.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types beyond the 55-mile radius requirement. Successful contractors must be registered in Pennsylvania's Vendor Master file and prepared to comply with the General Conditions and Instructions to Bidders document. The solicitation indicates that all responsive bidders within the specified geographic area may be considered for award. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the outpatient and emergency care services suggests a significant contract value. Bidders should note that the Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technical defects, and make awards on an item-by-item or total bid basis. The bid remains firm for sixty days following the opening, and contractors must be prepared to provide services at the NESTU facility located at 701 Sathers Drive, Pittston, Pennsylvania.