Description
The Missouri Gaming Commission is procuring a single‑source digital mental health platform to support individuals with gambling‑related problems and their families. Under House Bill 8.255, the solution must be provided by a Missouri‑based vendor, be free of charge to users, offer multilingual and anonymous support, and include dedicated tools for supporters. Almond Health, Inc. is identified as the only qualified provider. The contract runs from the award date through June 30 2027 with two optional one‑year renewals. The state seeks a turnkey, cloud‑based platform that can deliver counseling resources, crisis hotlines, educational content, and supporter dashboards.
• Required deliverable: a fully functional, secure digital mental‑health platform meeting the bill’s specifications.
• Must be Missouri‑based, no‑cost to end‑users, multilingual, and include anonymous access.
• Includes dedicated functionality for supporters (family, friends).
• Contract period: up to ~9 months initially, with two 1‑year renewal options.
• Single feasible source (sole‑source) procurement; only Almond Health, Inc. qualifies.
• Primary contact: Jacqueline Satterlee, Buyer, (573) 751‑4925.