First Episode Psychosis (FEP) RFP

The State of Montana, Department of Public Health and Human Services, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide a contractor to support the delivery of services and resources for expanding access to early treatment for youth who experience a first episode of psychosis. The goal is to reduce the impact of long-term mental health issues by developing a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) team. The successful offeror, Billings Clinic Foundation, will provide services including a Peer Support Specialist position to the CSC team. The contract includes a scoring guide with evaluation criteria such as scope of services, company profile and experience, resumes, and budget proposal. Some key points about this contract include: • The RFP was issued on April 26, 2024, with a bid submission date of June 7, 2024. • The contract was awarded to Billings Clinic Foundation, with a total technical score of 707 out of 1000 points. • The contract includes a 5% bonus for compliance with Executive Order No. 12-2016, Equal Pay for Montana Women. • The evaluation committee consisted of Jami Hansen, Sam Geary, and Kristi L. Hernandez.