Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Facility – BHDDH

The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP23002954) seeking firms to provide statewide crisis receiving and stabilization services through community-based Behavioral Healthcare Assessment Centers. The procurement aims to establish one or more vendors capable of delivering comprehensive mental health crisis services that meet the state's updated care targets and offer effective service delivery. Deliverables include establishing assessment centers with capabilities to provide immediate mental health crisis interventions and stabilization services. The RFP requires vendors to submit separate technical and cost proposals, with comprehensive insurance coverage including $1 million in liability, $100,000 in workers compensation, $2 million in professional liability, $1 million in physical abuse/molestation liability, and $5 million in cyber/privacy coverage. Key evaluation criteria include technical merit, cost proposal, and ISBE (Minority/Women/Disability Business Enterprise) participation rates. The solicitation period runs from June 14, 2023, to July 12, 2023, with a vendor Q&A period from June 14 to June 28, 2023. The initial contract term is one year, with potential renewal options for up to four additional 12-month periods based on vendor performance and funding availability.

The BHDDH strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Disability Business Enterprises (DisBE), with vendors receiving evaluation points based on their proposed ISBE utilization rates. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with no alternative submission methods accepted. While no specific incumbent vendors are identified, the RFP indicates that the services will be delivered at 14 Harrington Road - Barry Hall in Cranston, Rhode Island. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors who can meet the technical requirements and insurance specifications. No specific total contract value or budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, though the comprehensive insurance and service requirements suggest a significant financial commitment. Vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system to submit proposals and be considered for potential award, with the state reserving the right to select vendors based on the most qualified proposal and to cancel the procurement at any time prior to contract award.