ISPHN De-escalation TechniquesBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) on behalf of the Indiana Psychiatric Hospital Network (ISPHN) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-84328 seeking a comprehensive Medical De-escalation and Intervention Training provider. The solicitation requires training services for up to 25 trainers at six state psychiatric facilities: Evansville Psychiatric Children's Hospital, Evansville State Hospital, Madison State Hospital, Logansport State Hospital, Richmond State Hospital, and NeuroDiagnostic Institute. Training must cover both verbal de-escalation and physical intervention techniques, with a train-the-trainer certification model that includes competency-based testing and annual recertification protocols adaptable to youth and adult patient populations. Delivery formats may include in-person, virtual, hybrid, or asynchronous methods. The evaluation criteria total 100 points, with 45 points for management/quality, 35 points for cost, and potential bonus points for diversity participation. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on December 3, 2025, questions due by December 10, 2025, state responses by December 17, 2025, and proposal submissions due December 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The initial contract term is four years with two optional one-year renewals.

The RFP establishes specific subcontracting goals for disadvantaged enterprises, including 8% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 11% for Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and 3% for Indiana Veteran Owned Small Businesses (IVOSB). Respondents demonstrating Buy Indiana certification can receive 5 additional evaluation points. All proposed subcontractors must be listed on the State of Indiana Certified M/W/IVOSB registry and provide a valuable scope contribution within their certified industry area. Prime contractors cannot count their own workforce to meet subcontractor goals, and each certified firm may serve in only one classification. The solicitation does not identify an incumbent vendor, as this appears to be a new procurement. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the RFP allows for training across six facilities with up to 25 trainees per location, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Pricing must remain firm for a minimum of 180 days from award issuance, and cost proposals will be evaluated on a normalized scale with the lowest cost proposal receiving 35 points.