RFQ Consultant to provide technical assistance to DBH in drafting an implementation plan for the redesign of publicly financed and delivered behavioral health services

The District of Columbia's Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking a consultant through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to provide comprehensive technical assistance in drafting an implementation plan for redesigning publicly financed and delivered behavioral health services. The primary objective of this procurement is to develop a strategic roadmap for transforming the current behavioral health service delivery model. The consultant will be responsible for creating a detailed implementation plan that outlines specific steps, methodologies, and recommendations for restructuring behavioral health services within the district. Key deliverables are expected to include a comprehensive written implementation strategy, potential organizational change recommendations, and a phased approach to service redesign. The procurement was posted on May 18, 2021, with an extremely tight response deadline of May 21, 2021, which suggests an urgent need for these consulting services. Potential respondents should possess extensive experience in healthcare systems redesign, organizational transformation, and behavioral health service delivery models.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the District of Columbia typically encourages participation from local, small, and disadvantaged business enterprises in its procurement processes. The contract appears to be open to consulting firms and individual consultants with demonstrated expertise in behavioral health systems design and implementation planning. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available information. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range or award value, which may indicate that pricing will be a critical evaluation factor in vendor selection. Interested consultants should carefully review the full RFQ documentation to understand the precise qualifications, technical requirements, and submission guidelines. Given the condensed timeline between posting and response deadline, potential bidders will need to prepare and submit their proposals quickly and efficiently.