Description
This solicitation seeks up to two contractors to operate a state‑wide, five‑bed residential Stabilization and Assessment Services (STAS) program for youth ages 11‑17 with complex mental/behavioral health needs. The awardee must provide 24/7 crisis‑responsive care, comprehensive diagnostic assessments, and evidence‑based therapeutic interventions in a homelike setting, meeting strict staffing, accreditation, and Medicaid billing requirements. The contract runs from January 1 2027 to June 30 2027 (six‑month term) with a possible 12‑month renewal.
• Provide 5‑bed, 24/7 residential care, average 90‑day stay, with capacity for extensions.
• Deliver required clinical services (psychiatry, pediatrics, nursing, therapy, dietetics, etc.) and meet staffing ratios and credential standards.
• Maintain accreditation (Joint Commission, COA or CARF) and Medicaid enrollment; submit extensive quarterly and annual reports.
• Manage a total award ceiling of $896,499 (including $814,796 operating budget and $81,703 start‑up allowance).
• Submit a four‑PDF proposal package by Oct 27 2026, following detailed organizational and narrative requirements.