2022 RFP - Converting Existing Beds to Psychiatric Community Home (PCH) Services

This solicitation seeks to convert up to 35 existing residential beds into Psychiatric Community Home (PCH) beds for youth with acute psychiatric needs. Funding is provided on a per‑diem basis, with higher rates for accredited programs, and the contract is awarded to two existing PCH providers. The awardees must meet extensive staffing, accreditation, and service‑delivery requirements, operate within 60 days of the last youth’s discharge, and maintain compliance with state reporting and data‑management systems. • Total funding ceiling: $8,781,918.25; per‑diem rates $672.43 (base) or $687.43 (accredited). • Service scope includes 24‑hour psychiatric care, therapy, medical services, case management, and education coordination. • Vendors must already operate a PCH and convert an existing home, meet detailed staffing ratios, obtain accreditation within 24 months, and submit extensive pre‑award documentation.