Clinical Consultation

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a Request for Proposal to procure clinical consultation and programmatic services for the Civil Commitment Unit for Sexual Offenders (CCUSO), which currently serves approximately 200 patients in a secure, long-term treatment setting. The contractor will deliver five primary services: agency consultation on clinically complex patient cases, patient clinical services including evaluations and psychological assessments, on-site program reviews, court testimony support, and compliance with Iowa licensure and agency policies. Qualified bidders must hold a PhD or PsyD in psychology with required experience in sexually violent predator treatment and program management, maintain Iowa licensure throughout the contract term, identify one qualified primary provider for continuity of care, and carry comprehensive insurance coverage including $2 million general liability, $1 million automobile liability, and $2 million professional liability. The procurement timeline requires a letter of intent by March 2, 2026, written questions by March 9, 2026, and proposals due by March 30, 2026, with an anticipated Notice of Intent to Award by April 15, 2026 and contract execution by June 30, 2026. Performance metrics include attending virtual meetings 95 percent of the time, scheduling patient services within 14 calendar days 98 percent of the time, and submitting interpretive reports within 14 calendar days 98 percent of the time. The contract will commence July 1, 2026, with an initial one-year term and the option for five additional one-year extensions at the Agency's sole discretion.

The RFP does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it reference incumbent vendors or current contractors. The Agency will provide equipment including a secured laptop computer and system access to support contractor operations. Compensation will be provided on an hourly rate basis, with a payment cap of $10,000 per contract year, totaling a maximum of $60,000 over the potential six-year contract period. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to Iowa state employee rates with prior written approval. Any required corrective action plan will result in a 10 percent deduction from invoices until resolved, ensuring accountability and performance compliance throughout the contract term.