Cognitive Behavioral Treatment DOC

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP23002717) seeking vendors to provide evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) services for participants in the Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adults with Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders. The primary objective is to deliver CBT interventions that address anti-social attitudes, values, beliefs, thinking, and criminal cognitions tailored to the specific risks and needs of program participants. Vendors must submit comprehensive technical and cost proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system by May 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM EDT, with a preceding vendor Q&A period from April 21 to May 4, 2023. The initial contract period will commence approximately July 1, 2023 and span three years, with potential options for two additional 12-month renewal periods contingent on vendor performance and funding availability. Proposal evaluation will be based on technical merit, cost effectiveness, and the vendor's approach to delivering specialized CBT services, with specific emphasis on addressing the complex cognitive and behavioral challenges of the target population.

The RFP strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disability Business Enterprises (DisBEs), with evaluation points explicitly allocated based on proposed ISBE (Integrated Small Business Enterprise) utilization rates. Vendors must possess specific insurance coverages, including $1 million in general liability, workers compensation, and automobile liability, as well as $5 million in technology errors and omissions coverage. While no specific contract value was disclosed in the documentation, interested vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system to submit proposals and be considered for award. The state reserves the right to select the most qualified vendor or cancel the solicitation, with contract funding contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. All proposals must comply with state affirmative action policies, include a completed Supplemental Bidder Attestation form, and adhere to HIPAA requirements for handling protected health information.