Consultant Services for Iowa's Behavioral Health Crisis System

Back to List State of Iowa Bid Opportunities Bid Information Bid Number MHDS 24-002 Solicitation Consultant Services for Iowa's Behavioral Health Crisis System Solicitation Type Request for Proposals County Polk Description Description This is a solicitation to deliver technical assistance and recommendations to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services for Iowa's crisis continuum of care including but not limited to shifting from a mental health crisis system to a behavioral health crisis system (crisis system). The Contractor shall assess Iowa's current crisis system, conduct focused stakeholder engagement, make recommendations, and develop an implementation plan for the crisis system. Eligible applications will need to show evidence of: 1) Two years consultation experience with state mental health, substance use disorder, or behavioral health systems. 2) Consultation experience with integrating 988 Suicide and Crisis Line into state crisis systems. 3) Experience at creating

a neutral environment for, and soliciting input from, stakeholder groups. 4) Experience at gathering, analyzing, and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data to inform the planning process for reimagining a state crisis care system. 5) Experience developing comprehensive statewide plans for behavioral health system improvement. Issuing Officer Gloria Symons Behavior Health Services Lucas Building 321 E 12th Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: 515-201-1040 gsymons@dhs.state.ia.us Agency Information Number 401 Name Human Services Administration Address 1 1305 E Walnut ST Address 2 City/State/Zip Des Moines, IA 50319 Contact Information Contact Name Gloria Symons Contact Title Executive Officer Contact Email gsymons@dhs.state.ia.us Contact Phone Number (515) 201-1040 Contact Phone Extension Contact Other Number Contact Fax Number Valid Dates From 6/11/2023 1:10:00 PM Until 7/28/2023 4:30:00 PM Documents/Attachments MHDS 24-002 RFP 6/9/2023 6/9/2023 1:09:14 PM Links Want to receive email notifications about this bid? Sign up here!