PRTF High Acuity Beds

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is soliciting proposals from licensed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) providers to operate 10‑15 high‑acuity beds for children and youth with severe mental health and behavioral needs. The contract will start on January 1 2027 for an initial one‑year term, with the possibility of up to four additional one‑year renewals at the State’s discretion. The State will reimburse an incentive rate in addition to the standard Medicaid daily rate for occupied beds and a separate vacancy rate when beds are empty. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with Colorado licensing, Medicaid enrollment, education requirements, and robust clinical, safety, and quality‑assurance programs. Proposals (max 25 pages, plus cover, TOC, appendices, budget) must be submitted electronically by October 1 2026, 1:00 p.m. MT. • 10‑15 licensed PRTF beds statewide, serving high‑acuity youth (complex trauma, suicidal ideation, aggression, etc.) • Contract term: 01/01/2027 – 12/31/2027, renewable up to four additional years • Reimbursement: Medicaid daily rate + CDHS incentive for occupied beds; separate vacancy rate for empty beds • Mandatory licensing, Medicaid provider enrollment, and Colorado Education requirements • Detailed narrative and budget required; max 25 pages (excludes cover, TOC, appendices) • No pre‑bid conference; questions due Sept 8 2026; public opening Oct 1 2026, 1:15 p.m. MT (Google Meet) • Evaluation based on mandatory criteria, clinical expertise, staffing, quality‑assurance, and cost • Vendors must be registered in Colorado’s CORE system and SAM.gov, and must pass background checks and E‑Verify.