RFP 25-018 Substance Abuse Therapy/Counseling Services

Citrus County, Florida is seeking proposals for RFP 25-018 Substance Abuse Therapy/Counseling Services to support its Court Alternatives Program, specifically targeting Drug Court and Mental Health Court participants. The procurement seeks a licensed substance abuse therapist and mental health counselor to provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient treatment services. Proposed services include conducting up to three treatment sessions per client weekly, managing administrative tasks such as scheduling, case management, completing court notes, and attending court sessions. The proposal evaluation will utilize a 105-point scoring system, with points allocated across company experience (30 points), company qualifications (25 points), management plan and staffing (25 points), pricing (15 points), required forms (5 points), and local preference (5 points). An additional 20 points may be awarded through oral presentations. The proposal is due on November 19, 2024, with a public proposal opening via Microsoft Teams, and Board approval of selection and award scheduled for January 28, 2025. Respondents must have a minimum of three years of experience in behavioral health services, appropriate licensing and certifications, and the capability to provide comprehensive treatment and case management.

The contract will have a two-year initial term with options to renew for three additional one-year periods, contingent upon satisfactory performance and fund availability. No specific set-aside designations were mentioned in the documents, but respondents are limited to using no more than 25% of services from subcontractors. The successful vendor will be required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability, with specified minimum coverage limits. Services will be performed at the Park Place Building in Inverness, Florida, with operating hours Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 7:00pm and Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. While a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the procurement includes detailed compensation terms to be outlined in a separate exhibit. The contract emphasizes strict confidentiality requirements, compliance with various laws and regulations, mandatory background checks, and adherence to the Drug-Free Workplace Act, reflecting the sensitive nature of working with court-referred clients in behavioral health programs.