075.25.B7 School Based Mental Health Services

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has awarded a contract to Thrive Behavioral Health LLC for School Based Mental Health Services. The contract is for a period of one year, starting from July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for an additional four years. The contractor will provide mental health services to students, and the HCPSS will pay the contractor based on the pricing set forth in the contractor's cost proposal. The contract includes provisions for confidentiality, data privacy, and accessibility, and the contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Key aspects of the contract include: • The contractor will provide School Based Mental Health Services to students. • The contract is for a period of one year, with the option to renew for an additional four years. • The HCPSS will pay the contractor based on the pricing set forth in the contractor's cost proposal. • The contract includes provisions for confidentiality, data privacy, and accessibility. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to data privacy and security, accessibility, and records retention.