Mental Health Services

Deming Public Schools in Luna County, New Mexico, is seeking licensed counseling services through Request for Proposal (RFP) #23-07 for students across four potential school years from 2022-2023 through 2025-2026. The district requires comprehensive mental health services available four days per week, including crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, risk and threat assessments, staff and parent consultations, and bilingual counseling capabilities. Proposing counselors must possess a valid New Mexico Mental Health License, complete required documentation, provide monthly service logs, and be available from July 1st through June 30th annually. The RFP will evaluate proposals on a 100-point scale, with points distributed across specifications (25 points), service provision (15 points), personnel requirements (20 points), references (10 points), and pricing (30 points). The contract will initially start January 1, 2023, with both the district and vendor having the option to discontinue the contract with written notice provided by April 1st of each school year. Proposals are due by November 30, 2022, at 3:00 PM MST.

The procurement offers an 8-10% preference to New Mexico resident or veteran businesses with valid certification, potentially creating opportunities for disadvantaged enterprises. The district requires comprehensive background checks for all counseling personnel and emphasizes the need for bilingual service providers capable of working across all district age groups. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the RFP suggests the possibility of multiple vendors being selected based on proposal ratings. The contract allows for service provision both in-person and virtually, providing flexibility for potential respondents. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the 30-point pricing evaluation suggests cost will be a significant factor in vendor selection. The multi-year contract structure indicates a potential substantial engagement for selected mental health service providers, with the ability to serve students across four consecutive school years.