PASRR Level 2 Evaluations

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued an open-ended Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) designated as DHHS90961 to establish an approved vendor list (AVL) for Pre-Admission Screening Resident Review (PASRR) Level II evaluations. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for individuals seeking admission to or currently residing in Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing facilities (NFs), specifically targeting those suspected of or diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). Referrals will originate from local nursing facilities, hospitals, and allied agencies or individuals. The solicitation requires vendors to submit detailed qualifications demonstrating their expertise in conducting these specialized evaluations. Interested parties must email their responses to mfloor@utah.gov, following the precise instructions outlined in the RFSQ document. The solicitation was posted on February 5, 2025, with a response due date of July 1, 2027, providing an extended timeframe for potential vendors to prepare and submit their qualifications. All solicitation documents are available on the DHHS Purchasing site, and submissions through the U3P system are explicitly prohibited.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the open-ended nature of the RFSQ suggests a competitive and inclusive procurement process. The evaluation will likely focus on vendors' clinical expertise, experience with PASRR Level II assessments, mental health background, and ability to comprehensively screen and review individuals with potential serious mental illness. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the document. The procurement appears designed to create a flexible, qualified vendor pool rather than awarding a fixed-value contract, which implies potential ongoing opportunities for selected vendors. The RFSQ's broad scope and extended timeline suggest the state anticipates significant ongoing need for these specialized mental health evaluation services in nursing facility settings. Potential vendors should carefully review the complete solicitation documents to understand the full scope of qualifications, assessment requirements, and evaluation criteria for inclusion on the approved vendor list.