Coordinated Community Supports Partnerships Worcester and Somerset Counties Spoke Providers

Worcester County's Local Management Board and Board of Directors have issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Fiscal Year 2026 seeking behavioral health and wraparound service providers for Worcester and Somerset Counties. This procurement opportunity focuses on sustaining and expanding high-quality community support services for students and families, as outlined by the Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports. Providers will be expected to develop comprehensive behavioral health interventions and support systems that address local community needs. The RFP was posted on January 8, 2025, with proposals due by January 27, 2025, giving potential respondents approximately three weeks to prepare and submit comprehensive proposals. Interested providers should carefully review the detailed requirements, which appear to emphasize collaborative approaches to community-based behavioral health services targeting vulnerable student and family populations.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the procurement seems oriented toward established behavioral health service providers with demonstrated experience in coordinated community support programs. Potential respondents will likely need to demonstrate significant capabilities in student and family support services, with proven track records in behavioral health interventions. The geographical focus on Worcester and Somerset Counties suggests a preference for organizations with regional knowledge and existing community connections. Although specific budget ranges are not specified, the emphasis on sustaining and expanding services implies a meaningful financial commitment from the local management board. Prospective vendors should anticipate a competitive selection process that will evaluate their capacity to deliver comprehensive, integrated behavioral health services aligned with the Maryland Consortium's guidelines.