Crcf for patients @ high risk for hosp

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) is soliciting bids to establish a Qualified Provider List (QPL) for Community Residential Care Facilities (CRCF) serving patients at high risk for hospitalization. This fixed-price procurement seeks residential care providers to support patients with serious mental illness or behavioral disorders across multiple South Carolina Mental Health Centers, including Anderson-Oconee-Pickens, Greenville, and Spartanburg regions. Providers must have a current Memorandum of Agreement with their local community mental health center and a valid facility license from the SC Department of Public Health. The solicitation requires facilities to offer enhanced supervision, complete patient evaluations every 90 days, assist with patient transitions, and immediately report any changes to licensing or potential patient abuse. Key procurement dates include a bid issuance on 3/14/25, proposal submissions due by 4/10/25 at 3:00 PM, and an anticipated award date of 4/21/25, with a contract term spanning one year and four potential one-year renewals from 5/1/2025 to 4/30/2030.

The contract establishes a maximum fixed price of $42.00 per patient per day, with monthly payments for identified high-risk patients. SCDMH anticipates facility needs ranging from 5 to 60 beds across various counties, though no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. Subcontracting is expressly prohibited, and providers must comply with state and federal regulations regarding patient care, confidentiality, and reporting requirements. Potential rate increases may be considered annually based on the Consumer Price Index, contingent on funding availability. The procurement appears open to existing licensed residential care facilities meeting the specified qualifications, with providers located in counties served by participating mental health centers receiving preference. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the scalable bed requirements suggest flexibility in contract value, potentially ranging from minimal service provisions to comprehensive multi-county coverage.