Forensic Assertive Community Treatment - Bronx County

The New York State Office of Mental Health is soliciting applications for the development and operation of one 68-capacity Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team serving Bronx County. This procurement seeks to establish specialized mental health services for justice-involved individuals with serious mental illness who have not been successfully engaged through traditional mental health treatment systems. The FACT team will serve individuals with complex needs, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders, physical health conditions, and trauma histories, while addressing risk and protective factors associated with arrest and recidivism. Key deliverables include the establishment of a comprehensive ACT program adapted for the criminal justice population, with services focused on engagement, treatment, and community integration for individuals experiencing behavioral challenges and under-managed mental health conditions. All applications must be submitted through the Statewide Financial Systems, and not-for-profit applicants must obtain Prequalification status by the July 28, 2026 due date. The deadline for submitting questions regarding the opportunity is the same as the proposal due date of July 28, 2026, and interested parties should direct inquiries to omhlocalprocurement@omh.ny.gov. The posted date for this opportunity is May 19, 2026.

This procurement contains no specific set-aside designations for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses or Minority and Women Business Enterprises, with both SDVOB and MWBE contracting goals listed at 0.00%. The opportunity is open to not-for-profit organizations that meet prequalification requirements and maintain compliance with state procurement regulations. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors noted for this procurement, indicating this represents a new service initiative in Bronx County. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the posting; interested applicants should contact the Office of Mental Health for financial details and complete RFP specifications.