Professional Consultation-Applied Behavior Analysis

The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number DSS19016 for Professional Consultation-Applied Behavior Analysis services. The procurement seeks to contract with a Missouri-licensed behavior analyst to review requests for pre-certification of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services and accompanying documentation through an electronic queue system. The primary deliverable involves reviewing pre-certification documents with a required qualification of being a licensed behavior analyst in Missouri. Vendors must provide firm, fixed hourly rates for consulting services, specifically pricing for one-hour (60-minute) increments during the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods. The solicitation was open from December 10, 2018, at 10:00 AM CST to December 21, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST, with a strict submission deadline of December 21, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST. Payment terms are established as Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. Evaluation criteria suggest the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The contract does not disclose a total estimated value or specific budget range for the consulting services. Vendors are required to complete and submit exhibits and pricing pages with their bid response, with no vendor-provided part numbers or manufacturer information allowed. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Clark County and Jefferson City, Missouri, and the contract includes an initial period with two optional one-year renewal periods. While specific funding sources are not explicitly detailed, the contract will be funded by the State of Missouri through the Department of Social Services. The point of contact for this solicitation is Lisa Donze at the DSS office located in Jefferson City, Missouri.