Professional Assistance Program

The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) numbered DLI-RFI-2022-0055JT for a Professional Assistance Program targeting the state's Boards of Dentistry, Medical Examiners, Nursing, and Pharmacy. The primary objective is to procure comprehensive professional services for evaluating and monitoring licensees with addictive, mental health, or chronic conditions that could potentially compromise safe professional practices. The solicitation seeks an organization capable of providing rehabilitation, treatment, and monitoring services to ensure public safety and professional standards. Commodity codes 3939, 2618, 5701, and 5705 cover the related licensing testing, health services, mental health, and addiction services. The RFI was open from April 5, 2022, at 10:00 AM MDT to May 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM MDT, with John Thomas serving as the primary contact (jthomas@mt.gov, +1 406-444-0110). Potential respondents are required to thoroughly review all attachments, understand the RFI process, and provide comprehensive contact and response information.

The solicitation appears to be structured as a lump sum total request and is being processed through E & I Cooperative Services for Photographic Equipment, Supplies & Services. While specific financial details are not explicitly stated, the procurement seems open to qualified organizations capable of delivering a comprehensive professional assistance program. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were mentioned in the provided documentation. The RFI does not indicate incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements that would necessitate specific technological integration. Respondents will likely need demonstrated expertise in professional licensure, mental health services, addiction monitoring, and rehabilitation programs to be considered viable candidates. The procurement represents a critical public safety initiative designed to support professional licensing boards in managing potentially impaired professionals across multiple healthcare disciplines.