HB118 Suicide Prevention 2025

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DPHHS, BHDD) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered DPHHS-RFP-2025-0602AB for evidence-based suicide prevention services across Montana communities. The procurement seeks comprehensive services designed to prevent and decrease suicide, with a focus on implementing targeted interventions at the community level. Potential offerors must complete several mandatory documents, including a Business Information document, Scope document, Offeror Qualifications document, and Cost Proposal document. The solicitation is open from May 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT to June 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with Amanda Battin serving as the primary contact (Amanda.Battin2@mt.gov, 406-444-9665). Evaluation criteria appear to include demonstrated expertise in suicide prevention, ability to implement evidence-based strategies, and compliance with specified requirements such as nondiscrimination policies and federal funding guidelines.

The RFP involves federal funding, requiring offerors to possess a Unique Entity ID and complete Federal Form NDA889. Bidders can potentially earn a 5% bonus by demonstrating compliance with the Equal Pay for Montana Women initiative. The solicitation indicates a preference for organizations with specific expertise in mental health services, crisis center operations, and suicide prevention programming. Commodity codes suggest the contract will cover educational training, health-related medical services, mental health counseling, and crisis intervention services. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the RFP indicates a lump sum total funding approach for the requested services. Potential respondents must verify they do not discriminate against firearms entities and must handle confidential information according to specified protocols. The procurement appears open to a wide range of qualified mental health and community service organizations capable of implementing comprehensive suicide prevention strategies across Montana.