Substance Use Disorder Services

The Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) is seeking proposals from qualified providers to operate comprehensive substance use disorder services for uninsured and underinsured Delaware residents aged 18 and older. The solicitation covers multiple ASAM levels of care, including outpatient services, ambulatory withdrawal management, intensive outpatient treatment, partial hospitalization programs, residential treatment at various intensity levels, medically monitored inpatient services, and opioid treatment programs. Providers must develop services that meet individuals' medical, social, and behavioral health needs, with a focus on trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches targeting priority populations such as transition-age youth, pregnant and parenting individuals, justice-involved populations, LGBTQ+ individuals, and racial and ethnic minorities. Key requirements include compliance with Delaware state licensing standards, participation in state coordination systems (DTRN360 and DTRN eReferral), and submission of monthly usage and quarterly subcontracting reports. The procurement timeline includes a mandatory pre-bid meeting on February 12, 2026, with a question deadline of January 12, 2026, and a proposal submission deadline of March 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, with anticipated contract award notification on April 16, 2026.

The solicitation encourages vendors to bid on the full spectrum of services and provides opportunities for various business classifications, including Women Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. Subcontractors must be explicitly documented using the provided Subcontractor Information Form, which requires detailed business classification and certification information. Pricing will be based on reimbursement rates from the Delaware Adult Behavioral Health DHSS Service Certification and Reimbursement Manual, with rates effective July 1, 2024, ranging from $77.30 to $452.43 per unit depending on service type. The contract will have an initial two-year term with options for three additional one-year renewals, and vendors must demonstrate financial stability and develop budgets that identify costs covered by DSAMH directly versus third-party payers like Medicaid. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the solicitation addresses Delaware's significant opioid and stimulant use epidemic, with the state ranking third nationally in drug overdose deaths in 2023, indicating a potentially substantial investment in substance use disorder services.