DCF Critical Incident

The State of Kansas Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts, on behalf of the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF), is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide critical incident wellbeing services to the protection response workforce and other related supportive teams within DCF. The contract will cover a two-year period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The services required include trauma-informed debriefing and training to support an estimated 415 front-line practitioners, coordinators, facilitators, and report screeners across the state. Proposals are due by April 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT, and bidders may propose pricing on a fee-for-service basis per debriefing incident, an hourly rate for additional services, or a firm fixed price per year. The contract will be awarded by the Procurement Negotiation Committee based on factors such as cost, qualifications, understanding of the project, and compliance with the RFP terms.

The RFP allows for bidders to claim preference as a Disabled Veteran Owned Business or a Certified Business. The State of Kansas encourages contractors to take steps to discourage human trafficking. The RFP does not specify an incumbent vendor or current contractor, and the State of Kansas will not be responsible for any costs incurred by bidders in preparing their proposals. The budget range for this contract is not provided in the RFP.