Mental Health Crisis Response Partnership

The City of Tempe, Arizona is seeking qualified organizations to provide mental health crisis response services through a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) released on December 24, 2025. The procurement aims to establish a strategic partnership between the city and a highly qualified provider to deliver integrated mental health crisis intervention services in collaboration with the Tempe Police Department. Key deliverables include comprehensive crisis response capabilities that can effectively engage with law enforcement operations and provide professional behavioral health interventions. Interested organizations must demonstrate expertise in mental health crisis management, community engagement, and coordinated response strategies. The proposal requires respondents to submit detailed qualifications highlighting their experience, service capacity, and ability to deliver high-quality crisis intervention services. Proposals must be submitted by January 31, 2026, with evaluation criteria focusing on the organization's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capacity to effectively manage mental health crisis situations.

While specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the RFP suggests a competitive selection process that will carefully assess potential respondents' capabilities. The procurement appears open to various qualified organizations with proven track records in mental health crisis response, though specific restrictions on organizational types are not clearly defined. The RFP indicates the contract will establish a mutually beneficial partnership, implying potential flexibility in vendor selection. Although precise award values or budget ranges are not specified in the available information, the comprehensive nature of the requested services suggests a significant contractual opportunity. The resulting partnership will be structured to enhance crisis intervention capabilities for Tempe residents, with the expectation that the selected vendor will integrate seamlessly with existing law enforcement and community service infrastructure.