CISM Refresher Training Conference

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is soliciting proposals to develop and deliver a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Refresher Training Conference, with proposals due August 4, 2026.

The scope requires the vendor to design and deliver a comprehensive refresher training program covering updated CISM protocols, best practices, and practical applications relevant to mental health crisis intervention. The conference must accommodate multiple participants and include instructional materials, hands-on training components, and certification or continuing education documentation. The vendor must demonstrate prior experience delivering CISM training or comparable mental health crisis intervention instruction.

The selected vendor will be responsible for curriculum design meeting state-approved standards for mental health professional development. Pricing must include detailed cost proposals itemizing instructor fees, material development and reproduction, facility rental, equipment, and administrative overhead. The contract may include renewal options contingent upon successful performance and continued funding availability.

Vendors must meet baseline supplier qualification requirements including financial stability, insurance coverage specifications, and applicable state licensing or certification standards relevant to the proposed service offerings. The procurement may include set-asides for minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises as applicable under Missouri state guidelines. Funding will be provided through the Missouri Department of Mental Health's annual budget allocation for professional development and training initiatives.