Description
The Luzerne‑Wyoming Counties Mental Health & Developmental Services Office is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from qualified providers for the 2027 base‑funded mental health, developmental, early‑intervention, and related services. The RFI seeks narrative proposals (max 10 pages per service) and required attachments (licenses, W‑9, cost estimates, and, where rates are not state‑set, an Interim‑Rate Calculation Workbook). Submissions are due electronically by September 11, 2026, with questions due by September 4, 2026. A pre‑bid conference will be held on August 26, 2026. The contract period runs January 1 – December 31 2027. Providers must meet CLAS standards, complete trauma‑training, maintain required insurance, and comply with a marijuana‑restriction clause.
• RFI seeks providers for a wide range of mental health, developmental, and early‑intervention services.
• Submission format: 10‑page narrative per service plus required attachments; Excel workbook for negotiated rates.
• Key dates: Publication 8/13/2026, Pre‑bid conference 8/26/2026, Questions due 9/4/2026, Submission deadline 9/11/2026.
• Performance period: 1 year (2027).
• Mandatory compliance: CLAS standards, Level 100 trauma training, insurance coverage, marijuana use restriction.
• Primary contact: Mary Ann Amesbury ([email protected]).