System of Care Training in Evidence-Based Practices

The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), specifically the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide System of Care Training in Evidence-Based Practices through a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered 40DHHS-S3320. The procurement targets training and certification for community providers focused on children and youth ages 0-21 with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). The solicitation, released on 06/13/2025, seeks vendors to deliver comprehensive training on evidence-based mental health services, with proposals due by 07/09/2025. Vendors may submit bids for training on one or more topics, and the state may award contracts to none, some, or all training providers. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated expertise, understanding of the target population, ability to tailor training, and cost-effectiveness, with a Nevada-based business preference of 5% applied. The contract term is anticipated to be four years, subject to Board of Examiners approval, and is funded through a System of Care grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

To be considered, vendors must be registered on nevadaepro.com, hold a Nevada business license, and maintain an active Sam.gov registration. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the RFP suggests a preference for Nevada-based businesses. The total contract value will serve as the ceiling for all awards, though specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation. Vendors must comply with extensive federal laws and authorities, including civil rights legislation, environmental regulations, and workplace standards. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating comprehensive coverage including Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability, with the State of Nevada to be named as an additional insured. Contractors must also adhere to strict confidentiality requirements, particularly when handling sensitive information related to children and youth services, and must be prepared to work within the framework of the state's System of Care grant objectives.