RFP_MFD_Firefighter Mental Health Services

The City of Minneapolis Fire Department is requesting proposals for comprehensive firefighter mental health services under RFP 2026-50, with proposals due August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM Minneapolis Time and questions due August 3, 2026.

The scope includes trauma therapy, in-person wellness check-ins for approximately 450 firefighters, an embedded behavioral health provider available 24/7 on-call with 15 hours per week in-person availability, Critical Incident Stress Management services, conflict resolution and mediation, peer support program development and training, consolidated training delivery (six weeks of one-hour daily sessions between September and February), and a resiliency mentoring program addressing burnout and career sustainability. The consultant must maintain an office location within five miles of Minneapolis city limits and hold licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), with demonstrated training in trauma-informed care and first responder-specific mental health conditions.

The contract term runs three years with options to extend annually for two additional years, with services commencing October 19, 2026 and an estimated end date of October 18, 2029. Consultant selection is estimated for September 18, 2026. Proposals must include hourly rates, billing increments, and annual cost breakdowns. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($2 million), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1 million), Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions ($2 million per claim, $2 million aggregate), and Cyber Liability ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate).

The RFP is subject to the Minneapolis Living Wage Ordinance and Small & Underutilized Business Program (SUBP) compliance. Vendors must demonstrate financial responsibility and provide evidence that the firm and principals have not filed for bankruptcy within seven years. Question responses will be posted by August 6, 2026. Contact: Rachel Bake at rachel.bake@minneapolismn.gov or 612/673-2333.