Description
The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission is seeking a vendor to conduct a study on the behavioral health continuum for adolescents and young adults in Prince George's County. The study aims to develop recommendations to expand access to a continuum of behavioral health services, including inpatient beds, crisis stabilization centers, and outpatient services. The vendor will be required to submit an interim report, a rough draft, and a final report, and will work closely with the Commission's staff. The contract will be for a firm fixed price of up to $250,000, and the project duration is expected to be from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Some key points about the job's work and scope-of-work include:
* Developing recommendations to expand access to a continuum of behavioral health services for adolescents and young adults in Prince George’s County.
* Identifying specific potential geographic locations for the services, prioritizing access for residents throughout the county.
* Recommending whether new services can or should be provided by a single provider or multiple providers.
* Identifying resources needed to achieve a continuum of care, including strategies to address workforce constraints.
* Key milestones and deliverables include:
• Interim report by October 1, 2026
• Rough draft report by November 1, 2026
• Final report by December 1, 2026
The ideal vendor will have experience in healthcare systems planning, including knowledge of adolescent and young adult behavioral health services, and will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the work requirements and propose plans to meet or exceed them.