School-Based Mental Health Therapeutic Services

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland is conducting a prequalification procurement to identify one or more qualified contractors to deliver school-based mental health therapeutic services to students in pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 throughout the county. The services are intended to serve students who are uninsured, underinsured, covered by Medicaid, or possess private insurance. Key objectives include providing accessible mental health support integrated within the school setting to address student behavioral and emotional health needs. Contractors must demonstrate high qualifications in delivering therapeutic mental health services and possess expertise in working with diverse student populations across multiple grade levels. The procurement was posted on April 16, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 8, 2026. While specific evaluation criteria details are not provided in the posting, the prequalification approach suggests that proposals will be assessed based on contractor qualifications, experience, capacity to serve the county's student population, and ability to coordinate with students across various insurance statuses.

The posting does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) preferences, or information regarding incumbent vendors and current service providers. Additionally, no details regarding existing infrastructure, technology systems, or required integrations with MCPS platforms are included in the available documentation. The contract value and budget range have not been disclosed in this procurement announcement. Interested contractors should monitor Montgomery County Public Schools' procurement portal for the complete request for proposal (RFP) or prequalification document, which will contain comprehensive information regarding submission requirements, evaluation methodology, award amounts, and any restrictions or preferences applicable to qualified respondents.