Request for Applications for Multidisciplinary Team

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Legal and Regulatory Services, is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA-2027-OCOM-02-MULTI) to procure services from two or more qualified professionals to serve as members of a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) responsible for assessing and evaluating individuals convicted of sexually violent offenses to determine whether they meet the statutory definition of a sexually violent predator under New Hampshire RSA 135-E and Administrative Rule He-C 701. Eligible vendors must be either licensed psychologists with doctoral degrees from American Psychological Association-accredited institutions or psychiatrists certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. The contractor will conduct assessments and evaluations on an as-needed, case-by-case basis, with standard assessments typically requiring four months and emergency assessments requiring 72 hours for completion. Deliverables include reviewing provided documentation, conducting personal interviews, requesting additional information as needed, collaborating with other MDT members, and preparing comprehensive written MDT reports documenting assessment methodology, findings regarding mental abnormality or personality disorder, likelihood of future sexual violence, and recommendations. Services must be available statewide and conducted primarily through virtual meetings, with rare in-person assessments possible. The contractor must maintain current credentials and certifications, comply with all HIPAA requirements and state confidentiality standards, and ensure all end-users complete annual information security training and execute confidentiality agreements. Evaluation criteria consist of technical responses addressing vendor capacity and qualifications (450 points) and specific experience conducting sexually violent offender assessments (550 points), with a minimum score of 600 points required for further consideration. Key deadlines include a letter of intent deadline of February 27, 2026, vendor questions deadline of February 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM, and a solicitation response due date of March 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the contract effective date of July 1, 2026, and end date of June 30, 2028.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-asides or restrictions limiting organizational types, nor is any incumbent vendor or current contractor information provided. There is no indication of disadvantaged enterprise restrictions or special eligibility requirements beyond the professional credential mandates. The total anticipated funding is $100,000 across state fiscal years 2027 and 2028, allocated at $50,000 per year and shared among all selected vendors, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum service volume per vendor. Compensation for selected vendors consists of a one-time $1,000 retainer, $250 per hour for services rendered, travel reimbursement at $50 per hour up to 10 hours per trip, economy hotel and airfare reimbursement, per diem meal allowances of $8 for breakfast, $12 for lunch, and $21 for dinner (up to $60 daily with receipts), and mileage reimbursement at the State of New Hampshire employee rate. The contractor must maintain professional liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 general aggregate and is subject to site visits, file reviews, and annual audit requirements. Funding is derived from General funds and is contingent upon Governor and Executive Council approval and continued appropriation. The contract includes renewal options available for up to four additional years beyond the initial two-year term, contingent upon satisfactory service delivery, available funding, and mutual agreement with departmental approval.