Professional Consultation - Applied Behavior Analysis for DSS

The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), specifically the MO HealthNet Division, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB DSS22004) for Professional Applied Behavior Analysis Consulting Services. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide hourly consulting services that include claims review, report writing, consultation, and expert witness services. The contract structure includes an original term with two potential one-year renewal periods, with vendors required to submit pricing for one-hour (60-minute) increments of service time for each contract period. Bids must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system by March 23, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Clay County and Jefferson City, and requires vendors to complete and attach all exhibits (Exhibits 1-10) including pricing pages. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days and invoices to be submitted to the address specified in the IFB.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were identified in the documentation. The solicitation appears open to all vendors without preference for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. No incumbent vendors were mentioned, and there were no details provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. While the IFB includes a comprehensive pricing structure with line items for the original contract period and two potential renewal periods, no specific total contract value or budget range was disclosed. The procurement contact is Ruth Zapf, located at 3418 Knipp Drive Suite B, Jefferson City, MO, who can be reached at 573-526-6720 or Ruth.Zapf@dss.mo.gov. The deliverables will be measured in hourly increments, with services focused on applied behavior analysis consulting for the MO HealthNet Division.