Therapeutic Supervised Visitation Services

The St. Mary's County Department of Social Services (SMCDSS) is conducting a small procurement for Therapeutic Supervised Visitation Services through a six-month contract with a potential six-month extension. The solicitation seeks a provider to deliver supervised visitation services for children in foster care or involved in high-risk custody cases, with an estimated need of 390 total service hours. Services are expected to be delivered mostly between 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on weekdays, with approximately 8 weekend hours per month, targeting the current 28 families requiring supervised visitation. Bidders must possess a Master's level clinical license or be a supervised Master of Social Work intern, with a minimum of two years of experience providing assessment services to children and families. Required qualifications include experience or training in specialized therapeutic approaches such as Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Safety and Supervised Visitation. The procurement will be conducted using small procurement regulations for items expected to cost $50,000 or less. Bids must be submitted through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) by April 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with the contract to be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder offering the most favorable bid price.

The solicitation strongly encourages Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to respond, indicating a potential set-aside or preference for disadvantaged business enterprises. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement suggests a need for a qualified provider with robust clinical experience in family and child welfare services. The contract is structured for a six-month initial period (approximately May 6, 2024, to October 31, 2024) with a potential six-month extension, implying flexibility in the procurement approach. The estimated budget appears to be under $50,000, which aligns with the small procurement classification. No specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology are detailed in the solicitation. The primary evaluation criteria will focus on the bidder's clinical qualifications, experience in supervised visitation services, and competitive pricing, with the ultimate goal of providing safe, therapeutic visitation services for children in out-of-home placements.