Licensed Mental Health Clinician

The City of Norwich, located in New London County, Connecticut, is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation for a Licensed Mental Health Clinician to provide on-site mental health services to Norwich youth. The procurement, identified as Solicitation Number 24-29, seeks a qualified professional who will deliver mental health counseling services under the direct supervision of the Youth, Family, & Recreation Division Manager. The primary objective of this contract is to address the negative psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Norwich residents, specifically focusing on youth and seniors. Eligible candidates must be licensed mental health professionals capable of providing comprehensive counseling services. The solicitation opens on February 21, 2024, at 12:00:00 PM EST and closes on March 01, 2024, at 2:00:00 PM EST, with all interested vendors invited to submit their qualifications during this period. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the selection will likely be based on the clinician's professional qualifications, experience, and ability to meet the city's mental health service needs.

The contract opportunity is open to all vendors without apparent restrictions or set-aside designations for specific enterprise types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The City of Norwich will fund this contract through $75,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, representing the total available budget for the mental health counseling services. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor. The point of contact for this solicitation is Kate Milde, Director of Human Services, located at 23 Union Street in Norwich, CT 06360. Vendors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the complete solicitation documents and prepare their qualifications submissions to demonstrate their ability to effectively provide mental health counseling services to Norwich youth and seniors.