Area Agency on Aging Designation - North & Eastern Idaho

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Behavioral Health, Bureau of System Design and Implementation, is initiating a procurement opportunity focused on developing a comprehensive roadmap for enhancing the state's youth behavioral health system. This contract opportunity, identified by the unique ID 684839cd5ea327ca4e060112, is specifically seeking a strategic, data-driven approach to redesigning and improving behavioral health services for youth across North and Eastern Idaho. The primary deliverable will be a detailed, actionable roadmap that identifies systemic improvements, potential intervention strategies, and long-term sustainable solutions for youth behavioral health infrastructure. The solicitation was posted on June 5, 2025, with a firm proposal submission deadline of July 10, 2025. Potential respondents will likely need to demonstrate extensive expertise in youth behavioral health systems, data analysis, strategic planning, and comprehensive service design, with evaluation criteria presumably emphasizing innovative approaches, empirical evidence, and scalable recommendations.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, potential respondents are likely to include established behavioral health consulting firms, academic research institutions, and organizations with demonstrable experience in public health system design. The contract appears to be focused on Area Agency on Aging Designation for North and Eastern Idaho, suggesting potential preference for regional or local entities with intimate knowledge of the state's specific behavioral health landscape. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, governmental health system redesign projects typically represent significant investments, potentially ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000 depending on project scope and complexity. Successful contractors will need to demonstrate the ability to integrate with existing state health infrastructure, utilize advanced data analytics, and provide recommendations that can be practically implemented across diverse regional contexts.