RHTP-Montana Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) Technical Assistance

The State of Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services seeks a qualified vendor to develop and implement a statewide Community Health Aid Program (CHAP) under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This is a five‑year, lump‑sum contract focused on designing, planning, and delivering health‑related services—including dental, general health, and mental‑health counseling—for rural populations. The vendor will provide technical assistance, program design, and implementation support, complying with federal funding requirements and Montana state contracting terms. • Develop a comprehensive CHAP framework covering service delivery, staffing, and coordination across rural health sites. • Provide technical assistance for health‑related services such as dental care, general health services, and mental‑health counseling (including severe disabling mental illness). • Deliver a lump‑sum solution over a 5‑year period, adhering to federal fund compliance (UEI registration, NDA889) and state contractual obligations (insurance, prevailing‑wage, reporting templates).