Pierce County is seeking proposals for outpatient behavioral health services for indigent veterans and their families. The services should focus on recovery, stability, and long-term wellness, reducing reliance on crisis care. Proposals that include evidence-based suicide prevention strategies, coordinate with existing veteran and behavioral health systems, and demonstrate measurable improvements are encouraged. Workforce development initiatives will be prioritized. The procurement aligns with Pierce County's behavioral health improvement plan and funding priorities. Projects serving multiple geographic areas and leveraging partnerships with the Department of Veteran Affairs are also prioritized. The proposal submission deadline is May 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services. The estimated date of contract execution is June 2026.
The bid notice states that proposals that include workforce development such as training or supervising students, interns, or fellows interested in veteran-focused behavioral health will be prioritized, as this helps build long-term system capacity. Proposed projects that serve more than one geographic area of the county will be given priority. Pierce County is particularly interested in proposals that leverage partnerships with the department of veteran affairs va, community care, and other veteran service providers, and that demonstrate measurable improvements in stability, access, reductions in wait times for services, and long-term outcomes for veterans and their families.
The bid notice implies that proposers should be able to provide outpatient behavioral health services that address ongoing or emerging needs of indigent veterans and their families, promote recovery, stability, and long-term wellness, and strengthen functioning and reduce social isolation. Proposals should also coordinate with existing veteran and behavioral health systems and demonstrate measurable improvements.
The bid notice states that the question submission deadline is April 10, 2026, 4:30 PM, and the question response deadline is April 14, 2026, 4:30 PM. This may be considered a deadline for clarification or objection.