Crisis Communication Government Bids & RFPs

The proposal submission deadline is June 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

The bid notice states that proposals are solicited from qualified mental/behavioral health professional consultants and it is preferred that the respondent have previous experience providing similar services to other public safety telecommunications facilities.

A preproposal conference will be held via Teams on May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and prospective proposers are encouraged to attend, however, attendance is not mandatory.

The last day to submit provider questions is June 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

The budget for this project is set for no more than $500,000.

The bid notice states that proposals must be submitted no later than 2:00 p. m. on Monday, June 1, 2026. The program start date is August 24, 2026, and the end date is August 13, 2027.

The evaluation criteria include demonstrated expertise in staffing and management of ABA-based programs, capacity to recruit and manage staff, experience with stakeholders, knowledge of special education law, strength of proposed approach, and cost-effectiveness.

Interested parties must have a demonstrated capacity for staffing and managing special education programs with ten or more certified full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. The proposal should include company/individual background, qualifications, and references, specifically in SEB, mental health, and education.

The contents of all proposals will be open to inspection by interested parties, either at the time of opening or by appointment thereafter.

Samples are not explicitly mentioned as required in this RFP, but the general terms state that when required, samples shall be furnished free of charge and must be tagged with the bidder's name and bid identification.

Late proposals will not be considered. Any inability to comply with the conditions or specifications outlined in the request for proposals must be clearly stated. The district reserves the right to reject said bid based on its conclusion that a substantive conflict of interest exists.

The State must receive the response no later than the response deadline time and date detailed in RFP Section 2, Schedule of Events, which is July 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.

The State will pay the contractor based on the payment methodology outlined in Section C. 3 of the pro forma contract, which includes implementation charges, yearly subscription charges, and user license fees. Payments are contingent upon satisfactory provision of goods or services and are typically made after acceptance or in advance as specified.

The contractor warrants that the goods or services provided will conform to the contract terms throughout the warranty period, which is the greater of the contract term or any other warranty generally offered by the contractor, its suppliers, or manufacturers. If nonconformance is found, the contractor shall correct the defect at no additional charge.

The contract will be awarded to the respondent deemed responsive and responsible who offers the best combination of attributes based on the evaluation criteria, which include general qualifications and experience, technical qualifications, experience and approach, oral presentations, and cost proposal.

Respondents must meet general qualifications and experience requirements, including detailing their business form, years in business, number of employees, client base, and providing statements regarding conflicts of interest, prior convictions, bankruptcy, and pending litigation. Specific technical qualifications and experience related to the CIMS solution are also required.

The RFP does not explicitly detail specific monetary penalties for contract breaches. However, it states that failure to comply with contract terms, including those related to nondiscrimination, use of illegal immigrants, and insurance requirements, can be grounds for contract termination and other remedies allowed by law.

A pre-response conference will be held, but attendance is not mandatory. The RFP does not mention a mandatory site visit for inspection.

The RFP does not require the submission of samples.

Protests based on any objection to the RFP shall be considered waived and invalid if the objection has not been brought to the attention of the State, in writing, by the written questions comments deadline, which is June 1, 2026.

The State's estimated maximum liability for the full contract term is $800,000.

The deadline for submitting proposals is May 28, 2026, by 2:00 pm Central Time.

Offers will be scored using weighted criteria: Comprehensiveness (40%), Strategy (25%), Experience (25%), and Cost (10%).

Offerors must be registered in the State of Alabama and possess documented ability to perform the required services, including at least three years of experience executing communication campaigns using a variety of media and covering diverse communities, and provide letters of reference from three previous clients.

A notice of intent to award will be issued, and aggrieved consultants may protest to the chief procurement officer.