Physical Therapy Services

The New York State Office of Mental Health is requesting bids for physical therapy services at St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Albany under IFB 26-056, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., and written questions due October 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Addendum 1 (posted October 14, 2026) increased the maximum monthly service hours from 80 to 104 hours and is a mandatory amendment requiring bidder signature and attachment to the proposal cover sheet.

The contractor must provide up to 104 hours monthly: 28 hours for adult and children/youth patients and 76 hours for residents in the Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (STARC) program. Services include patient screening, evaluations, treatment planning, education management, staff consultation and training, and clinical supervision. The physical therapist must be licensed in New York State and hold National Board for Certification in Physical Therapy credentials. General hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling by mutual arrangement; no overtime or on-call duty is permitted.

The contract runs five years from February 1, 2027 through January 31, 2032. Pricing is structured as fixed hourly rates for each program area with no escalation allowed throughout the five-year term and no reimbursement for travel. Bidders must demonstrate three years of prior experience providing physical therapy services and comply with New York State Workers' Compensation, Disability Benefits Insurance, and general liability insurance requirements. Contractors must register as NYS vendors, participate in the State Comptroller's Electronic Payment program, submit to background screening and fingerprinting at facility expense, and comply with OMH Medicaid Compliance Program requirements, HIPAA, and Mental Hygiene Law. No MWBE, DBE, or SDVOB goals apply. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all mandatory requirements. Selection and non-select letters will be issued as soon as possible after the November 5 deadline.