Telepsychiatry Services and Consultation for Crisis Stabilization Centers and Mobile Crisis Teams

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to provide telepsychiatry services and consultation to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises at Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Centers (BHCSCs) and Mobile Crisis Teams (MCTs) across the state of Maryland. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering a direct care component, providing consultation for BHCSC and MCT providers, and conducting training for providers on managing psychiatric presentations during crisis care. The anticipated duration of the agreement is one year with two option years. Applicants must have a minimum of five years' experience providing telepsychiatry services and include board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, Adult Psychiatrists, and other psychiatric specialists. The budget must be submitted separately from the technical proposal and will be evaluated based on reasonable cost given the time and effort described.

Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation. The state has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and has not provided any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the RFA does not specify a budget range, BHA intends to make a single award as a result of this procurement.