RFP for staffing services for the LEAD initiative in Dutchess County. Requires two full-time intensive case managers, an outreach and intake coordinator, a community liaison coordinator, and a peer advocate. Proposals due November 9, 2026, 2:00 PM via BidNet Direct. Contract term January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions. Proposer must have experience with the LEAD model and currently operate behavioral health services in the Hudson Valley. Cost proposal must be submitted separately. Questions due October 23, 2026.
Proposals must be submitted electronically through the BidNet Direct portal on or before 2:00 p. m. , November 9, 2026. proposals must be submitted electronically through the empire state purchasing groups regional bid notification system bidnet direct portal on or before 2: 00 p. m. , november 9, 2026.
Payment is made upon submission of statements in a form satisfactory to the county, after audit and approval. payment of the above consideration shall be made to the contractor upon submission of xx statements in a form satisfactory to the county. no payment shall be made prior to audit and approval by the county.
Proposals are evaluated based on ease of availability of services, ability to meet the intent and needs of the LEAD initiative, qualifications and experience, and cost. proposals will be reviewed in accordance with the following criteria, listed in order of importance: 6. 1 ease of availability of services to clientsrecipients of program. 6. 2 ability of proposer to meet the intent and needs of the lead initiative. 6. 3 qualifications and experience. 6. 4 cost
Proposers must be able to articulate familiarity with the LEAD model and currently operate behavioral health services in the Hudson Valley region. must be able to clearly articulate in writing familiarity with implementing the lead model. must currently be operating behavioral health services in the hudson valley region.
Protests must be submitted in writing and received by the director of central services no later than five calendar days after the bid award. any protest to the division of central services consideration of any bid must be submitted in writing to the address listed below and received by the director of central services no later than five 5 calendar days after the bid award.
Proposals lacking complete documentation or including cost data in the technical proposal may be deemed nonresponsive. inclusion of any cost or pricing data within the technical proposal may result in your proposal being deemed nonresponsive.
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