FY 22 DBH - DC Stabilization and Sobering Center (DCSSC)

The District of Columbia's Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking proposals for the Fiscal Year 2022 DC Stabilization and Sobering Center (DCSSC) contract, a critical behavioral health services procurement. This opportunity focuses on establishing a comprehensive stabilization and sobering center designed to provide immediate intervention and support for individuals experiencing substance abuse and mental health crises. The primary objectives include creating a facility that offers short-term medical stabilization, crisis assessment, substance abuse intervention, and transitional support services. Potential vendors must demonstrate extensive experience in behavioral health service delivery, with specific qualifications including licensed clinical staff, robust intake and screening protocols, and the ability to provide integrated care management. The solicitation requires detailed proposals addressing service delivery models, staffing plans, clinical approaches, and community integration strategies. The contract was posted on June 17, 2022, with proposals due by July 13, 2022, providing approximately 26 days for potential respondents to prepare and submit comprehensive submissions.

This procurement appears to have potential set-aside provisions or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises, which is typical for District of Columbia government contracts. While specific disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, District procurements often include such provisions to encourage minority and small business participation. The contract likely involves significant infrastructure requirements, potentially necessitating vendors to integrate with existing District behavioral health technology systems and electronic health record platforms. Though precise budget ranges are not specified, similar municipal behavioral health service contracts typically range from $500,000 to $2.5 million annually, depending on scope and service intensity. Potential respondents should anticipate a competitive selection process with rigorous technical and financial evaluations, emphasizing demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, and comprehensive behavioral health service delivery.