Management of a Care Facility for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) numbered DPHHS-RFI-2023-0459R seeking qualified providers to manage an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/DD). The solicitation specifically targets providers capable of serving up to 12 individuals with high-risk behaviors and complex behavioral support needs, located at the Intensive Behavior Center (IBC) in Boulder, Montana. The RFI covers comprehensive services related to health-related disabilities, health facilities management, medical services, and mental health crisis centers. Potential providers must demonstrate expertise in serving individuals with severe disabling mental illness and intellectual/developmental disabilities, with a focus on short-term treatment and community reintegration. The RFI was open from January 17, 2023, at 11:55 AM MST to February 17, 2023, at 5:00 PM MST, with the primary contact being Rhonda Peters, reachable at Rhonda.Peters@mt.gov or +1 406-444-3320. Providers will be evaluated on their ability to deliver multidisciplinary care, including medical, psychiatric, recreational, and vocational support services for clients with complex needs.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for respondents. However, the comprehensive job descriptions and facility requirements suggest a preference for organizations with extensive experience in developmental disabilities care, particularly those with licensed healthcare professionals and a track record of managing high-acuity behavioral health environments. While no specific budget range is provided, the detailed infrastructure documents, including campus maps and building floor plans for multiple facilities, indicate a sophisticated and well-established care environment. The state has multiple existing positions that would be critical to the facility's operations, including Facility Administrators, Treatment Coordinators, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Clinical Therapists, and Direct Support Professionals. The facility appears to be equipped with comprehensive medical wings, administrative buildings, and specialized treatment spaces, suggesting a significant investment in care infrastructure. Although a specific contract value is not disclosed, the complexity of the required services and the multi-disciplinary staff needed imply a substantial operational budget for managing this specialized care facility.