Psychiatric Medication Consultation

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a Request for Proposal to procure psychiatric medication consultation services for the Civil Commitment Unit for Sexual Offenders (CCUSO) program. The Agency seeks a qualified licensed healthcare provider holding an MD, DO, or PsyD credential with prescriptive authority to provide consultation services on an as-needed basis, anticipated at approximately 15 cases annually. Core deliverables include psychiatric consultation for medication management, individualized treatment plan development for high-risk patients, gender dysphoria treatment guidance, anti-androgen medication prescribing, care plan development, and responsive communication within three business days. Services must be delivered virtually using Agency-approved platforms with video capability. Key performance measures require 100 percent licensure maintenance throughout the contract period, 90 percent response to Agency communications within 48 hours, and 90 percent completion of patient care documentation within seven calendar days. The procurement timeline includes a Letter of Intent deadline of April 20, 2026, written questions due by May 4, 2026, proposals due by May 26, 2026 at 3:30 p.m., announcement of the successful bidder on June 9, 2026, and contract execution by June 30, 2026 with an anticipated service start date of July 1, 2026. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of civil commitment programs and experience treating sexually violent predators.

Bidder eligibility is restricted to licensed MDs, DOs, or PsyDs with prescriptive authority in Iowa, with no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises noted in the procurement documents. The contractor must maintain Iowa licensure throughout the contract period and identify one primary qualified provider with optional backup coverage for emergencies only. The Agency will provide a secured laptop, login credentials, and application access to support service delivery. The initial contract term is one year with options to extend for five additional one-year periods at the Agency's sole discretion, with a maximum compensation cap of $60,000 total across the initial year and all possible extensions ($10,000 per contract year). Compensation is provided on an hourly basis inclusive of all work-related fees, with payment submitted monthly and payable in arrears in conformance with Iowa Code 8A.514, subject to a 10 percent deduction if a corrective action plan is in place.