EAP Services for Kansas Lawyers Assistance Program

The Office of Judicial Administration in Kansas is seeking competitive bids for counseling referral services through the Kansas Lawyers Assistance Program (KALAP) in the jurisdictions of Shawnee County and Topeka City. The successful contractor will be required to provide telephone counseling, face-to-face assessment and counseling, referral coordination, group counseling, web-based services, and reporting to KALAP. The contractor must have qualified staff and be able to provide services in at least 26 cities across Kansas. The contract term is for 3 years with options to renew for 2 additional 12-month periods. Bids are due by March 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST, and the cost proposal must include a base monthly charge as well as per-visit charges for in-person assessment and counseling sessions. Payments will be made monthly from the KALAP budget through the Office of Judicial Administration.

The RFP indicates that the current provider network includes private practice and substance use providers, with a preference for private providers over community mental health centers. The RFP also shows that KALAP has not surveyed the population on their current experiences with the EAP program, but they are interested in expanding accessibility beyond a toll-free hotline. The utilization data provided shows 47 clients in 2023 and 42 clients in 2022. The RFP does not provide any details on set asides, incumbents, funding requirements or sources, or contract renewal options.