Yoga Instructor at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide on-site Yoga Instruction at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare, a 152-bed inpatient care facility for acute mentally ill adults located in Massillon, Ohio. The Yoga Instructor will conduct 45-60 minute group yoga sessions up to 8 hours per week to help patients develop practices for self-observation, personal awareness, self-regulation, and relaxation. The sessions will focus on increasing flexibility and muscle strength to enhance the healing process. The Yoga Instructor must be certified through a nationally recognized yoga school, have at least 2 years of experience, and experience working with patients who have a mental illness diagnosis. The contract will be for State Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025, with a proposed rate of $47.25 per hour. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm EST on September 22, 2023 through the Ohio|Buys website. OhioMHAS reserves the right to award one or more contracts under this Request for Proposals (RFP).

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP indicates a proposed rate of $47.25 per hour, but does not provide a specific award value or budget range.