Monroe County Correctional Facility - Drug, Alcohol, and Counseling Services RFP 2026-04
Monroe CountyCounty · Stroudsburg, PA- Due
- Oct 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Eugene Ruddy
- (570) 227-1372
The 30-second brief
Monroe County Correctional Facility seeks qualified and licensed providers to deliver comprehensive drug, alcohol, and behavioral health counseling services for incarcerated individuals under RFP No. 2026-04. The contractor shall provide evidence-based, trauma-informed programming including individual counseling, group therapy (CBT, trauma-informed care), addiction awareness, relapse prevention, co-operating disorder treatment, gender-responsive programming, and crisis intervention services at the facility in Stroudsburg, PA. Services must operate four days per week, six hours per day, serving approximately 50 to 75 clients out of a facility capacity of 430 inmates. Proposals are due by October 8, 2026, at 1:30 PM, submitted to the Monroe County Controller's Office. Required staffing includes licensed clinical social workers, professional counselors, and certified advanced alcohol and drug counselors. The initial contract term is one year from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027, requiring general liability and professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.
Individual counseling, Group therapy, Addiction awareness, Relapse prevention programming, Co-occurring disorder treatment, Gender-responsive programming, Substance-related crisis response, Suicide risk assessment, Emergency clinical support, Monthly service utilization reports, Quarterly outcome evaluation reports, Annual program evaluation summary, Immediate reporting of critical incidents
Experience & Qualifications 25%, Technical Approach 30%, Staffing Plan 20%, Cost 20%, Reporting & Compliance 5%
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Summary
Monroe County Correctional Facility seeks qualified and licensed providers to deliver comprehensive drug, alcohol, and behavioral health counseling services for incarcerated individuals under RFP No. 2026-04.
The contractor shall provide evidence-based, trauma-informed programming including individual counseling, group therapy (CBT, trauma-informed care), addiction awareness, relapse prevention, co-operating disorder treatment, gender-responsive programming, and crisis intervention services at the facility in Stroudsburg, PA. Services must operate four days per week, six hours per day, serving approximately 50 to 75 clients out of a facility capacity of 430 inmates. Proposals are due by October 8, 2026, at 1:30 PM, submitted to the Monroe County Controller's Office. Required staffing includes licensed clinical social workers, professional counselors, and certified advanced alcohol and drug counselors. The initial contract term is one year from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027, requiring general liability and professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Experience & Qualifications 25%
- Technical Approach 30%
- Staffing Plan 20%
- Cost 20%
- Reporting & Compliance 5%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- Individual counseling
- Group therapy
- Addiction awareness
- Relapse prevention programming
- Co-occurring disorder treatment
- Gender-responsive programming
- Substance-related crisis response
- Suicide risk assessment
- Emergency clinical support
- Monthly service utilization reports
- Quarterly outcome evaluation reports
- Annual program evaluation summary
- Immediate reporting of critical incidents
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Executive Summary
- Organizational Qualifications
- Technical Approach
- Staffing Plan
- Cost Proposal
- References
- General Liability Insurance
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Workers' Compensation
- Certificates of insurance
- Submit to
- Monroe County Controller’s Office, One Quaker Plaza, Room 206, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
- Scope location
- Stroudsburg, PA
- Reported agency
- County of Monroe
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Monroe County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 8, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Monroe County Controller’s Office, One Quaker Plaza, Room 206, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. For questions, contact Eugene Ruddy.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Monroe County in PA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Eugene Ruddy at (570) 227-1372. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Individual counseling, Group therapy, Addiction awareness, Relapse prevention programming, Co-occurring disorder treatment, Gender-responsive programming, Substance-related crisis response, Suicide risk assessment, Emergency clinical support, Monthly service utilization reports, Quarterly outcome ev. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience & Qualifications 25%, Technical Approach 30%, Staffing Plan 20%, Cost 20%, Reporting & Compliance 5%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Monroe County?
All active and historical solicitations from Monroe County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Monroe County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Executive Summary, Organizational Qualifications, Technical Approach, Staffing Plan, Cost Proposal, References, General Liability Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance, Workers' Compensation, Ce. Review the full document from Monroe County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Stroudsburg, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.