Crisis Prevention Training

The State of Missouri’s Department of Mental Health (Bellefonte Habilitation Center) is issuing an Invitation for Bid for a Blanket Purchase Agreement to provide crisis‑prevention training. The training must be adaptable to the facility’s varying consumer needs, emphasizing de‑escalation techniques and reserving safe physical management only as a last resort. Vendors will submit sealed bids; the contract will commence immediately upon award and will cover a total estimated spend of up to $86,000,000 for education and training services. • Scope: Develop and deliver on‑site and/or virtual crisis‑prevention modules for staff. • Focus areas: De‑escalation, safe physical management, customizable training levels. • Contract type: Blanket Purchase Agreement under an IFB, sealed‑bid, multi‑attribute scoring. • Estimated total value: $86 million (USD) indicated as the target minimum release amount. • Timeline: Bids open 28 Aug 2026, close 21 Sep 2026 (UTC). • Required deliverables: Training curriculum, instructor qualifications, assessment metrics, and ongoing support. • Evaluation: Sealed bids evaluated on price and multi‑attribute criteria.