Residential Substance Abuse Treatment

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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (the Agency) is seeking qualified bidders to provide residential substance abuse treatment programming, including assessments and discharge planning, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm for approximately 80 adolescent male students at the State Training School (STS) located in Eldora, Iowa. The successful contractor must maintain licensure through the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health, and employ Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors certified in Iowa. The contract will have an initial 1-year term with the ability to extend for 5 additional 1-year terms at the Agency's sole discretion. Proposals are due by March 21, 2024, and the Agency anticipates awarding the contract by April 11, 2024, with services beginning on July 1, 2024. Bidders will be scored on their approach to meeting the detailed scope of work requirements, and the Agency reserves the right to cancel the RFP or negotiate with the selected Bidder prior to contract execution.

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The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total funding available for these services is limited to $212,000 per year for the entire contract term, including any extensions.