Engaging Patients in Care Coordination (EPICC) Program

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is pursuing a single feasible source contract with the Missouri Hospital Association to operate the Engaging Patients in Care Coordination (EPICC) Program, with a contract effective date of October 1, 2026 and a proposal due date of September 18, 2026. The procurement is restricted to MHA under RSMo 34.044 due to proprietary capabilities and unique qualifications; no competitive bidding is solicited.

The EPICC Program connects individuals experiencing overdoses at Emergency Departments and Emergency Medical Services to treatment and community services while providing naloxone distribution. MHA operates a network of 135 member hospitals, including all acute care hospitals in Missouri and most federal, state, rehabilitation, and psychiatric care facilities, positioning it as the sole identified platform capable of advancing this critical health care initiative statewide.

The initial contract term runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods available. Funding derives from general revenue appropriated to the Department of Mental Health. The requisition number is RTMH2700001 and the Single Feasible Source number is STATE 0000000572SL.

Ariel Bradford at the Missouri Office of Administration serves as the primary contact, reachable at 573-751-2497 or Ariel.Bradford@oa.mo.gov; additional inquiries may be directed to purchmail@oa.mo.gov.