Early Childhood and Adolescent Support and Services Program

The Wicomico County Board of Education is seeking information on qualified providers for an Early Childhood and Adolescent Supports and Services Program through a Request for Information (RFI). The program aims to engage an entity that can deliver intensive mental and behavioral health services and supports to students in grades PreK through 8 who are exhibiting worsening mental and emotional wellness, increasing behavioral problems in school, and increasing need for more intensive services. The program would include therapeutic services, day and/or residential program supports, and behavioral supports. Proposers are requested to provide information on their approach, methodology, background, experience, and references to demonstrate their qualifications to run the program. Key requirements include an intensive psychiatric day treatment program, utilization of evidence-based treatments, and the provision of group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and daily instruction aligned with Maryland content standards. The RFI submission deadline is September 26, 2024, and a subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be released on October 22, 2024. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on January 10, 2025, with Board approval on February 11, 2025, and contract execution by February 15, 2025.

The RFI does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFI also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFI does not include any details on possible award values or budget ranges.