FY 24 DBH Request for Qualification -Jail-Based Treatment Program

The District of Columbia's Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking qualified vendors for the FY 24 Jail-Based Treatment Program through a Request for Qualification (RFQ) procurement process. This opportunity focuses on providing comprehensive treatment services for incarcerated individuals within the District's correctional facilities. The primary objective is to deliver targeted behavioral health interventions, substance abuse treatments, and rehabilitation programs designed to support inmate mental health and reduce recidivism. Vendors must demonstrate extensive experience in correctional behavioral health programming, with strong qualifications in clinical treatment methodologies, rehabilitation strategies, and evidence-based intervention techniques. The solicitation requires detailed submissions demonstrating organizational capability, staff expertise, and programmatic approach to jail-based treatment services. The RFQ was posted on August 22, 2024, with a critical submission deadline of September 13, 2024, allowing potential respondents approximately three weeks to prepare comprehensive proposals.

The contract opportunity appears to have potential set-aside considerations, likely prioritizing local District of Columbia-based providers or Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) with specific expertise in correctional behavioral health services. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, similar municipal jail-based treatment programs typically range from $500,000 to $2 million annually. The procurement suggests a preference for vendors with established track records in correctional mental health services, potentially including prior experience with District of Columbia Department of Corrections or similar urban correctional treatment programs. Integration capabilities with existing correctional health information systems and demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent, evidence-based treatment interventions will likely be critical evaluation criteria. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive clinical approaches, staff qualifications, data management capabilities, and measurable outcomes related to inmate behavioral health interventions.