Crisis Diversion

The State of Montana, specifically the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division, is issuing a Request for Proposal (DPHHS-RFP-2024-0534AP) for a Crisis Diversion Grant targeting mental health crisis services. This procurement seeks comprehensive proposals for crisis diversion assistance, covering fiscal years 2025-2027, with a focus on addressing mental health challenges through various service categories including addiction treatment, homeless shelters, crisis centers, suicide prevention, mental health counseling, and services for individuals with severe disabling mental illness. The solicitation requires detailed documentation from potential bidders, including company information, project specifications, comprehensive appendices, and robust budget proposals. Evaluation criteria will include mandatory requirements and opportunities for bonus points, particularly for compliance with the Equal Pay for Montana Women (Executive Order No. 12-2016). The procurement timeline is structured with an open solicitation period from April 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM MDT to June 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT, during which interested vendors must submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating their qualifications and approach to addressing mental health crisis interventions.

The grant appears to have no specific set-aside designations, suggesting open competition among qualified providers. Bidders must navigate several compliance requirements, including nondiscrimination certifications and verification of regulations related to firearms entities trade associations. While specific funding amounts are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the RFP indicates that successful bidders will propose a lump-sum budget, providing flexibility in financial structuring. The commodity codes associated with this opportunity encompass a broad range of mental health and social service categories, potentially enabling diverse organizational types to compete. Additional considerations include specific procedures for handling confidential information and comprehensive documentation requirements that will likely favor experienced mental health service providers with robust administrative capabilities. The three-year grant structure (fiscal years 2025-2027) suggests a long-term commitment to developing and maintaining crisis diversion services across Montana, with potential for significant impact on mental health support infrastructure.