Brandywine School District - Combined Mental Health Services

The Brandywine School District in Delaware is seeking qualified mental health professionals to provide comprehensive behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health services for students during the 2022-2023 school year. The Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits licensed professionals such as Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), and related mental health practitioners to deliver on-site therapy services within district schools. Key deliverables include direct student counseling, staff consultation, and ongoing behavioral support, with a specific focus on providing therapeutic interventions that enhance student mental wellness. The district will evaluate proposals based on multiple criteria, including vendor expertise, service capacity, geographic location, demonstrated ability, and cost. Proposals are due by August 15, 2022, with an anticipated contract award date of September 20, 2022. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for three additional one-year extensions. Vendors must submit hourly rate pricing for various licensed mental health professional categories and specify any additional service fees.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The district reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors and will provide necessary materials, supplies, equipment, and technology for service delivery. Pricing quoted in proposals must remain fixed through at least June 30, 2023, and contractors may be compensated for time spent traveling between district locations, though mileage reimbursement is not provided. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement suggests the district is seeking flexible, comprehensive mental health service providers who can effectively support student psychological needs. Teletherapy services are not accepted, emphasizing the requirement for in-person, on-site therapeutic interventions. The contract appears to potentially replace an existing mental health services contract, indicating an ongoing commitment to student behavioral health support within the Brandywine School District.