Request for proposals related to

Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc.

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Serving Six Southwest Counties

Armstrong

Indiana

Butler

Lawrence

Washington

Westmoreland

Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc.

The six SW counties of Southwest Behvioral Health Management, Inc (SBHM) (Armstrong, Indiana, Butler, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland), along with Carelon Health of PA (Carelon), has an extensive system of in-network agencies providing behavioral health treatment and support services for HealthChoices members and residents. Through an ongoing assessment process, these counties and their stakeholders work collaboratively to identify any potential gaps in available services that are essential to meeting the behavioral health needs of their residents. Request for Proposals are offered to interested providers, as a means of addressing the identified gaps in behavioral health services access in the region. We appreciate your consideration of the RFPs posted below. Please review the links to explore your interest in submitting applications for consideration.

RFPs

RFPS Instructions

To respond to any of the posted RFPs, please click on the corresponding link in the boxes for each below.

Please note the stated closure date for questions and submissions included with each of the posted RFPs. Exceptions will not be made to these requirements. Documents presented outside of the stated dates will not be accepted for review or award.

Please read and follow the instructions for submissions in the RFP document, be sure to include required documents with your submission, and respond to the complete list of questions.

Submit your responses, including any required documentation or attachments, on or before the closure date, to RFPResponse@swsix.com .

All qualified RFP responses are reviewed and screened and scored by a committee of professional subject matter and clinical experts as well as identified stakeholders.

Disclaimers

There is no commitment by the Partners to anything beyond what is directly stated in the RFP.
Awards resulting from these RFPs do not ensure that the need in the community is sufficient to support the development and/or sustainability of this level of care.
Requests for Proposals are not subject to competitive bidding processes and any contract entered into as a result of any proposal will not be based on the concept of the “lowest cost applicant”.
The Partners have the right to reject any and all proposals at any time during the process.
Qualifying RFP responses are reviewed and screened and scored by a committee of professional subject matter and clinical experts as well as identified stakeholders.
- Applicants whose proposals are selected will be notified in writing as to their selection or award.
- Applicants whose proposals are not selected will also be notified in writing of this decision.
- Applicants should not expect any feedback on the quality of their responses or the selection process.
The Partners reserve the right to reject any applicant that does not sufficiently document that they meet the minimum qualifications to respond to this RFP.
The Partners may modify the selection process or the scope of the project or the required responses at any time.
All costs of developing proposals and any subsequent expenses relating to contract negotiations are entirely the responsibility of the applicant and may not be charged to any of the Partners.

Regional Initiatives

Armstrong/Indiana Counties

Armstrong County Youth and Young Adult MH Peer Support Services | RFP NUMBER #212024 | DATE POSTED 10/9/24 | RFP CLOSE DATE N/a

RFP Document: Download Here Armstong County YAYA Peer RFP_FINAL_10082024 AAH

Other Attachments
CPS Code of Ethical Conduct-052418(4)
Provider Handbook PSS(4)
QA-Butler-Law-Ind-YYA
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT PRACTICE STANDARDS Final _010917(4)

Submit RFP Questions to: RFPQuestions@swsix.com

Deadline To Submit Questions: N/a

Submit RFP Response to: RFPResponse@swsix.com

Deadline To Submit Responses: N/a

QUESTIONS & RESPONSES

Indiana County YAYA MH Peer Support Services | RFP NUMBER #222024 | DATE POSTED 10/9/24 | RFP CLOSE DATE N/a

RFP Document: Download Here Indiana County YAYA Peer RFP_FINAL_10082024 AAH

Other Attachments
Provider Handbook PSS
QA-Butler-Law-Ind-YYA
CPS Code of Ethical Conduct-052418
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT PRACTICE STANDARDS Final _010917(4)

Submit RFP Questions to: RFPQuestions@swsix.com

Deadline To Submit Questions: N/a

Submit RFP Response to: RFPResponse@swsix.com

Deadline To Submit Responses: N/a

QUESTIONS & RESPONSES

Armstrong-Indiana Counties Licensed Recovery Housing Program RFP | RFP NUMBER #232024 | DATE POSTED 10/24/24 | RFP CLOSE DATE N/a

RFP Document: Download Here RFP_A-I SCA Recovery Housing _REV_10222024_AAH

Other Attachments

Submit RFP Questions to: RFPQuestions@swsix.com

Deadline To Submit Questions: N/a

Submit RFP Response to: RFPResponse@swsix.com

Deadline To Submit Responses: N/a

QUESTIONS & RESPONSES

Questions:

Are there any start-up funds? If so, how much and how can they be utilized?
What is the reimbursement model?
Is there a rate/cap for funding that can be shared?
Is this program county funded?
Is there a clinical component to services or is treatment optional?
What are the staffing component expectations?
What is the anticipated volume?
What is the referral source?
On the RFP form that it mentions the recovery house will have support staff that have achieved certification as Recovery Specialists or as a Recovery Coach. Is this the responsibility of the agency or is this done in conjunction with the Drug and Alcohol commission through the CRS and coaches they have on staff?

Answers

At this time, there are no specific startup funds dedicated for the awardee of this program. Any funds that would become available are limited to one-time only, start-up costs. There are no funds to financially support the ongoing sustainability of this program. The program must be financially self-sustainable.
Recovery Housing Programs are expected to sustain the service via the collection of rent from the individual residents. These programs are not reimbursable through the PA HealthChoices Program, as they are not designated as a treatment level of care.
These programs are not reimbursable under the PA HealthChoices program.
There are no county funds that are designated to financially support the ongoing operations of a Recovery House Program.
Recovery Housing Programs are not treatment facilities and do not include a clincial component. Any treatment programs that are utilized by the residents are community-based services.
The staffing requirements for a licensed recovery house in the state of PA can be found in 28 PA Code, Chapter 717.
The award resulting from this RFP does not ensure that the need in the community is sufficient to support the development and/or sustainability of this service.
There is no single referral source for Recovery Housing Programs. Individuals may be referred from a variety of treatment programs, the local SCA office, community providers, or by individual choice.
This is an expectation that these counties have outlined for any recipient of an award for this RFP. The requirement is that in addition to the housing compenent, a program will be established for residents and that the staff wil include individuals who have attained Recovery Specialist or Recovery Coach certifications.

Butler County

Butler Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Services | RFP NUMBER #152024 | DATE POSTED 8/30/24 | RFP CLOSE DATE N/a

RFP Document: Download Here Butler County YAYA Peer RFP REV 082024 AAH

Other Attachments
CPS Code of Ethical Conduct-052418(2)
Provider Handbook PSS(2)
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT PRACTICE STANDARDS Final _010917(2)

Submit RFP Questions to: RFPQuestions@swsix.com

Deadline To Submit Questions: N/a

Submit RFP Response to: RFPResponse@swsix.com

Deadline To Submit Responses: N/a

QUESTIONS & RESPONSES

Questions
1. If a company applies to all 3 RFPs for Peer Support Services (to include Lawrence, Armstrong/Indiana, and Buter), could all three programs report to one PSS director or is one PSS Director expected for each program?
2. Are there restrictions around virtual services?
3. Would the CPS have to be located within the county?
4. Has there been any market research to verify need in each of the areas?
Are there providers currently delivering these services? Is there an anticipated number of providers to be awarded?
5. Are there any data that speak to how many certified peers there are in the designated areas?
6. Are there any current initiatives in the counties around supporting the development of a peer workforce?
7. Are the required trainings reimbursable or is the facilitation supported by Beacon or the county?
8. Is there a time frame for the CPS to complete training?
9. Does the RFP for Youth and Young Adult Peer Support in Lawrence county also include Adult Peer Support?

Answers
1. Other Counties have approved a YAYA provider to serve multiple counties, although this decision regarding the supervision component would be made individually by each county involved. The awarded provider must adhere to the regulations addressing supervision and caseload size.
2. During the Governor's Emergency Declaration, the state has allowed this service to be proved via secure Telehealth platforms. Beyond the current declaration, the porovider would be required to adhere to the state approved regulations and standards for this service.
3. CPS is a mobile service, the service must be provided at a convenient location for the participant. There are no current regulations regarding the main site location of the services. It is expected that the services be provided in a timely manner to meet the needs of the participant.
4. There is a current state expectation for each county to have a minimum of two (2) YAYA Peer service providers serving their county. The RFP for these three (3) counties wil assist them in meeting that expectation.
5. Each of these counties have current providers with CPS's offering ADULT peer services. These RFPs are seeking providers willing to secure trained CPSs to serve YOUTH. There is an unmet need in each of these counties for trained YAYA CPS's.
6. n the absence of the current pandemic, the Counties sponsor 3 CPS training opportunities annually. Providers, County staff and Members are encouraged to consider qualified and interested applicants for this program. Each county is able to financially sponsor up to 6 candidates annually for this training.
7. YAYA Peer trainings are made available each year through a partnership between the Counties and SBHM.
8. It is stated in the SBHM Practice Standards Document that YAYA Peers have completed the YAYA Peer Training prior to providing services to members. This document also specifies that supervisors and peers complete the CPSL Mandated Reporter Training, as well as provide documentation of child abuse and criminal background clearances.
9. The target population for this RFP is youth and young adults. As stated in the RFP, agencies chosen must be able to serve the entire target population of individuals from fourteen (14) to twenty-six (26) years of age.