Richland County Mental Health Counseling RFP FY2027 - Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling Services
Richland CountyCounty · Richland County, IL- Due
- Oct 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Zachary Holder
The 30-second brief
The Richland County Drug Court is requesting proposals from qualified individuals, licensed professionals, agencies, or organizations to provide mental and behavioral health counseling services for program participants. Services include individual mental and behavioral health counseling, behavioral health assessments, cognitive behavioral interventions, anger management counseling, trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation, and specialty counseling services. The program serves non-violent adult offenders age 18 and older with an approximate capacity of 15 participants. The contract term covers the FY2027 grant period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an estimated maximum of 452 hours at a maximum hourly rate of $120.00 and a maximum available contract amount of $54,240.00. Proposals are due by October 15, 2026, at 12:00pm, with questions due by October 08, 2026. This project is funded through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, Agreement No. 423046.
Qualifications and professional credentials, Relevant behavioral health counseling experience, Experience with the Drug Court population or similar justice-involved populations, Ability to provide cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed, anger management, and specialty counseling services, Availability and responsiveness, Ability to coordinate with the Drug Court Team, Proposed cost, Overall ability to meet the needs and objectives of the Richland County Drug Court
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Summary
The Richland County Drug Court is requesting proposals from qualified individuals, licensed professionals, agencies, or organizations to provide mental and behavioral health counseling services for program participants.
Services include individual mental and behavioral health counseling, behavioral health assessments, cognitive behavioral interventions, anger management counseling, trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation, and specialty counseling services. The program serves non-violent adult offenders age 18 and older with an approximate capacity of 15 participants. The contract term covers the FY2027 grant period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an estimated maximum of 452 hours at a maximum hourly rate of $120.00 and a maximum available contract amount of $54,240.00. Proposals are due by October 15, 2026, at 12:00pm, with questions due by October 08, 2026. This project is funded through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, Agreement No. 423046.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Qualifications and professional credentials, Relevant behavioral health counseling experience, Experience with the Drug Court population or similar justice-involved populations, Ability to provide cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed, anger management, and specialty counseling services, Availability and responsiveness, Ability to coordinate with the Drug Court Team, Proposed cost, Overall ability to meet the needs and objectives of the Richland County Drug Court
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- ATTACHMENT A - PROPOSAL AND PRICING FORM
- ATTACHMENT B - CERTIFICATIONS
- Proof of applicable professional licensure or certification
- Proof of insurance
- At least two professional references
- Submit to
- Richland County Circuit Court, Attn: Zachary Holder, Grant Administrator, 103 W. Main St., Suite 21, Olney, Illinois 62450 or email to [email protected]
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Olney, IL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Richland County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 15, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Richland County Circuit Court, Attn: Zachary Holder, Grant Administrator, 103 W. Main St., Suite 21, Olney, Illinois 62450 or email to [email protected]. For questions, contact Zachary Holder.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Richland County in IL, 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 Zachary Holder. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Qualifications and professional credentials, Relevant behavioral health counseling experience, Experience with the Drug Court population or similar justice-involved populations, Ability to provide cog..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Richland County?
All active and historical solicitations from Richland County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Richland 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: ATTACHMENT A - PROPOSAL AND PRICING FORM, ATTACHMENT B - CERTIFICATIONS, Proof of applicable professional licensure or certification, Proof of insurance, At least two professional references. Review the full document from Richland 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: Olney, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.