Geriatric Forensic Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) of the State of Texas is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit qualified hospitals to provide Geriatric inpatient psychiatric services for Forensic populations. The purpose of this RFP is to support the growing need for competency restoration and inpatient mental care services in State Hospitals, as demonstrated by the increasing number of patients who have been committed to a State Hospital and are awaiting admission. The selected contractor must be able to provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric services, including various clinical and support services, within a designated facility with a maximum capacity of 16 patients. The initial contract term is 3 years, with HHSC having the option to extend for up to 2 additional years. The total compensation under the contract shall not exceed $4,068,000 per fiscal year, though HHSC reserves the right to increase this amount if additional state or federal funding becomes available.

The RFP specifies that respondents must meet certain eligibility criteria, including demonstrated experience providing inpatient competency restoration services and the ability to serve 16 Geriatric Forensic patients within 3 months of contract execution. The solicitation outlines detailed service requirements, reporting obligations, staffing standards, and payment terms. HHSC will not cover startup costs or capital expenditures. The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations, restrictions on types of organizations, or incumbent vendors. The available budget range is not explicitly stated beyond the $4,068,000 per fiscal year total compensation limit.