Crisis Intervention Team Training Provider

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is issuing a Request for Proposal (DMHAS-EBP-CIT-2026) for qualified independent organizations to provide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training on a statewide basis. The procurement seeks comprehensive training programs that educate and equip local and municipal law enforcement, state troopers, first responders, and behavioral health clinicians with the knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to effectively interact with and respond to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use crises. Key objectives include improving law enforcement response protocols to behavioral health crises while supporting affected individuals and their families. The solicitation opened on January 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM EST and closes on March 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Prospective vendors should direct inquiries to Stacey Hubert at the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134, by telephone at 860-418-6640 or email at Stacey.hubert@ct.gov. The available documentation does not specify detailed evaluation criteria, required vendor qualifications, specific deliverables, contract duration, renewal options, or pricing structure requirements.

The solicitation documentation does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other special categories, nor does it specify restrictions limiting organizational types from responding. No incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, or existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are documented in the available materials. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total contract value, budget range, or award value information. Vendors interested in submitting proposals are advised to obtain complete solicitation materials, including the full Legal Notice dated January 29, 2026, and any additional specifications or requirements documentation directly from DMHAS to ensure comprehensive understanding of all proposal requirements and evaluation criteria.