This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from Winnebago County for a Behavioral Health Services Contract for the Winnebago County Jail. The contract aims to provide comprehensive behavioral health services to inmates, including diagnostic evaluation, counseling, substance use disorder services, crisis intervention, and reentry discharge planning. The selected vendor must provide staffing levels equivalent to or exceeding the current complement of six full-time behavioral health specialists and one full-time advanced psychiatric nurse practitioner. Services are required seven days a week, with specific hours for different roles. Proposals must detail evidence-based practices, screening and assessment tools, service delivery methods, and reentry planning. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Proposals are due by April 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
The bid notice states that proposals must be delivered no later than 1:00 PM CST on April 21, 2026. Proposals received after the submittal time will be rejected.
The bid notice states that all payments are subject to the local governmental Prompt Payment Act.
The bid notice states that awards shall be made to the qualified respondent whose proposal is determined to be most advantageous to Winnebago County, with price and other factors considered. Proposals will be evaluated based on completeness of response, qualifications, quality of solution proposed, relevant project experience, and pricing.
The bid notice requires that all behavioral health specialists must be trauma-informed and possess appropriate licensure and credentials to assess and counsel individuals with behavioral health needs in a correctional setting. Acceptable qualifications include, but are not limited to: licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), master of social work (MSW), or a master's degree in psychology.
The bid notice states that the county may terminate based on the proposer's breach or default. Unless the breach or default creates an emergency, the proposer shall be given notice and a five-day opportunity to cure before termination becomes effective. If the county terminates due to breach or default, they may purchase items or services elsewhere and charge the proposer any additional costs incurred.
The bid notice mentions that if identified in the issued solicitation, the county may conduct a mandatory or non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting and/or allow prospective vendors to inspect the location where the work will be performed. When applicable, the solicitation will identify whether a mandatory or non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting and/or inspection will be held.
The bid notice states that firms wishing to protest any RFP and/or awards shall notify the Director of Purchasing in writing within five (5) calendar days after the RFP due date/opening.