Crisis Response Services - RFI

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Developmental Disabilities Program, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Crisis Response Services as outlined in House Bill 691 (HB691). The procurement seeks input from providers on developing comprehensive crisis response services for individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on three intervention levels: preventative, intermediate, and advanced. The preventative level involves training to identify and prevent potential crises, the intermediate level provides direct professional support to individuals approaching a crisis, and the advanced level addresses service delivery outside an individual's current community placement. Key objectives include minimizing and avoiding crisis situations, supporting providers and families, and establishing a structured approach to crisis response. The RFI was released on September 22, 2021, with a closing date of October 6, 2021, covering health services, medical services, nursing, and safety services commodity codes. Potential providers are expected to demonstrate capabilities in crisis intervention, professional support, and specialized service delivery for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The RFI does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the document. The procurement covers multiple health-related service areas, suggesting a broad approach to potential providers with expertise in developmental disabilities and crisis response. While no specific budget or funding sources are detailed in the document, the comprehensive nature of the requested services indicates a significant potential scope of work. The state is primarily seeking information to guide the development and implementation of crisis response services, rather than issuing a direct solicitation for contract awards. Providers responding to the RFI should be prepared to offer detailed insights into their capabilities, intervention strategies, and approach to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through various levels of crisis response services.