Drug Court Diversion Services

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, specifically the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH), is seeking professional services to provide comprehensive Drug Court diversion services across all three Delaware counties. The RFP (HSS-25-033) requires vendors to deliver assessment, psycho-education, case management, referrals, counseling, interventions, and urine drug screening for individuals in Superior Court and Court of Common Pleas Drug Court programs. Service capacity requirements include approximately 500 clients in New Castle County, 190 clients in Kent County, and 135 clients in Sussex County. Vendors must be licensed or eligible for licensing by DSAMH to provide substance abuse treatment services and demonstrate at least one year of experience providing substance abuse assessments, case management, and counseling services within the criminal justice system. Proposal evaluation criteria will encompass experience (10%), expertise (20%), capacity (20%), location (5%), demonstrated ability (15%), sustainability (20%), and documentation/reporting capacity (10%). The proposal submission deadline is April 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with an initial contract term of one year and four optional one-year extensions.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be awarded on a cost reimbursement basis, with payments following State of Delaware Office of Management and Budget standards. No subcontractors are permitted for this project, and vendors must incorporate costs for urine/drug screening, including oral swabs and specialized testing. While specific budget ranges are not directly stated in the provided documents, the attached budget workbook (HSS25033-DRUG_COURT-appD2.xlsx) provides a detailed template for budget preparation, indicating potential funding categories such as staff salaries, fringe benefits, travel, contractual expenses, supplies, equipment, and indirect costs. The budget workbook requires comprehensive justification for all expenses, suggesting a thorough financial review process. Vendors should be prepared to provide detailed cost breakdowns across multiple expense categories, with an emphasis on transparency and fiscal accountability.