Clinical Evaluations, Treatment, Wrap Services, and Forensic Evaluations.

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) to establish an Approved Vendor List (AVL) for a comprehensive range of clinical and behavioral health services. The procurement seeks qualified providers to deliver services including psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, pharmacologic management, psychosocial rehabilitation, therapeutic behavioral services, peer support, evidence-based foster care prevention programs, mentoring, day treatment, respite care, behavior consultation, forensic evaluations, and domestic violence treatment. Providers must meet specific licensure requirements, including valid DHHS and DOPL credentials, and demonstrate extensive professional experience in their service categories. The evaluation process involves a detailed scoresheet that assesses vendors on their qualifications, documentation, staffing, and ability to provide sample evaluations demonstrating competence. Responses must be submitted via email to kwilling@utah.gov, with the solicitation open from May 12, 2023, through June 30, 2028, and an initial response deadline of June 30, 2023. The scope of work and rate table will be effective August 1, 2024, with contact persons Susan Stengel (susanstengel@utah.gov, 801-793-7044) available for inquiries.

The RFSQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are explicitly identified in the documentation. The solicitation appears open to a wide range of qualified mental health professionals, including those with PhD, PsyD, MD, DO, and LCSW degrees, with experience ranging from 1-3 years depending on the service category. While precise award values are not specified, the documentation indicates that rates will be established by DHHS and are subject to change based on legislative appropriations or budgetary actions. Providers may be eligible for additional incentives, such as a 5% rural incentive payment for services provided in rural counties and potential mileage/travel reimbursement. The contract is structured as an open-ended procurement to maintain an approved vendor list, with DHHS reserving the right to close the list with 30 days' notice if they determine there is no longer a need for additional vendors. Vendors selected for the AVL may be chosen for future procurements through various methods including bidding, request for proposals, or small purchase processes.