Town of Colchester RFP: Adolescent Community Based Counseling Services

The Town of Colchester, Connecticut, through its Department of Youth & Social Services, is seeking proposals for Community Based Counseling Services via Request for Proposal (RFP) #2022-009. The procurement is designed to address the growing demand for mental health services by obtaining qualified mental health agencies or licensed clinicians to provide no-cost mental health and substance abuse services to community residents ranging from elementary school age to senior citizens. Qualified providers must be prepared to deliver community-based counseling services that support the department's mission of improving quality of life for youth, families, and individuals. The RFP solicitation period runs from July 13, 2022, to August 3, 2022, with a specific vendor Q&A period from July 13 to July 25, 2022. Proposals are expected to demonstrate the provider's ability to address mental health service shortages and offer comprehensive counseling support to diverse community demographics. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be defined by the vendor. The program aims to create accessible mental health interventions that help community members reach their full potential as healthy individuals.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit requirements regarding organizational size, type, or disadvantaged enterprise status. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total contract value or budget range, leaving financial terms to be determined through the proposal process. Additionally, no details are provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The Town of Colchester will be the sole jurisdiction handling the procurement, with proposals to be evaluated based on the providers' qualifications, approach to delivering mental health services, and ability to meet the community's needs. Interested parties are encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the community's mental health challenges and innovative approaches to addressing those needs.