Therapeutic Programming SPTP Larned

Larned State Hospital, located in Kansas, is seeking competitive proposals for therapeutic treatment and consultation services for sexual offenders civilly committed to the Sexual Predator Treatment Program (SPTP) at the Meyer House Reintegration Facility. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires vendors to provide comprehensive therapeutic programming, including individual and group psychotherapy, treatment planning, risk assessments, and court testimony services. Qualified vendors must possess a master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling, hold current clinical licensure in Kansas, and demonstrate experience in forensic evaluations, sexual offender treatment, and risk assessment. The procurement opportunity covers a five-year contract period from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031, with services to be delivered Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with potential weekend sessions. The RFP was posted on November 21, 2025, with proposals due by December 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, and potential bidders must submit written questions for clarification by December 8, 2025.

The State of Kansas allows vendors to claim eligibility for various preference programs, including Certified Business and Disabled Veteran Owned Business designations, provided they meet qualifying criteria and submit appropriate documentation. Bidders must register as vendors with the State of Kansas and submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, along with required forms such as the Boycott of Israel form, Sexual Harassment form, and Immigration Reform and Control form. The cost proposal must include an all-inclusive weekly rate per resident covering group therapy, individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, case consultation, documentation, and treatment team participation, with additional services like clinical supervision and court testimony billed on a per-hour basis. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the State reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and will confirm the tax status of potential contractors prior to award. All bid responses will become public record under the Kansas Open Records Act and will be available for examination after the selection process concludes.