Mental Health Services

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is requesting proposals for on-site mental health services at the State Training School in Eldora, Iowa under RFP SOSCSTS27001, with proposals due July 20, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time.

The scope covers psychiatric and mental health services to an 80-bed juvenile correctional facility serving males ages 12 to 19.6 with an average census of 48–54 youth. Deliverables include psychiatric assessments and evaluations, suicide risk assessments, medication evaluation and monitoring, individual treatment services, consultation and coordination with facility staff, clinical documentation, and therapeutic services by a licensed mental health professional. The contractor must provide 8–16 hours per week of therapeutic services, for a maximum of 1,040 hours annually distributed over 52 weeks. Off-site consultation availability is required. The contractor must obtain comprehensive insurance coverage: $2 million general liability, $1 million automobile liability, $1 million excess liability, and $2 million professional liability. Compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and specified security frameworks for confidential information is mandatory.

The initial contract term is one year with the option for five additional one-year renewals at the Agency's discretion. Cost proposals may not exceed $1.2 million for the entire contract term, including any extension years. Bidders must submit separate hourly rates for on-site services and off-site consultation services for both the base year and each optional extension year. The Agency does not guarantee minimum compensation or minimum service usage. The contractor is responsible for all staffing, salary, and benefits administration.

Questions are due July 10, 2026. A letter of intent is due July 8, 2026. The apparent successful bidder will be announced July 22, 2026, with contract execution anticipated by August 12, 2026 and services beginning August 15, 2026. Monthly invoices with supporting documentation are due within six months of service delivery. The Agency will conduct annual performance reviews and may require corrective action plans for deficiencies.