Community Stabilization Services

The Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is requesting proposals to expand community-based stabilization services infrastructure across Montana, with proposals due September 29, 2026. Eligible offerors are county, municipality, or multi-county entities within Montana only.

The scope requires investment in infrastructure to deliver community-based stabilization services with the stated goal of reducing individuals placed on the Forensic Mental Health Facility waitlist. Mandatory requirements include completion of a Business Information document, detailed response to the Scope of Work and Offeror Qualifications documents, and submission of a completed Budget Worksheet. Offerors must register with the Montana Secretary of State, verify nondiscrimination status, and comply with debarment provisions. Offerors must also verify nondiscrimination against firearms entities and disclose any artificial intelligence technology used in proposal development.

Award is based on a single lump-sum budget request. Payment terms are Net 30 with 0% interest. The RFP applies a 5% bonus to total available points for compliance with Executive Order No. 12-2016 on Equal Pay for Montana Women. Offerors may submit contract exceptions using a provided template, though exceptions are not scored separately and may be considered during evaluation.

All proposals must comply with Montana's public disclosure laws regarding confidential information and trade secrets. Proposals are sealed until the close date of September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT. The RFP opened July 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT.

Contact: Amanda Battin, Amanda.Battin2@mt.gov, 406-444-9665.