State of Connecticut DMHAS RFP DMHAS-CSD-SUD Residential Bed Expansion-2025
Southwest Connecticut Mental HealthPublic Hospital · Bridgeport, CT- Due
- Jan 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2025
- Primary contact
- Betty McCants
- (860) 418-6890
The 30-second brief
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is soliciting proposals to add additional beds to existing substance use residential treatment programs or add new substance use residential treatment programs. These beds/programs would be jointly funded by CT Medicaid and DMHAS. The specific American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) levels of care being expanded via this RFP are 3.5 and 3.1.
Cover Sheet, Table of Contents, Executive Summary, Main Proposal, Attachments, Declaration of Confidential Information, Conflict of Interest - Disclosure Statement, Statement of Assurances
Organizational Profile, Scope of Services, Staffing Plan, Data and Technology, Work Plan, Budget and Budget Narrative
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Summary
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is soliciting proposals to add additional beds to existing substance use residential treatment programs or add new substance use residential treatment programs.
These beds/programs would be jointly funded by CT Medicaid and DMHAS. The specific American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) levels of care being expanded via this RFP are 3.5 and 3.1.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Organizational Profile
- Scope of Services
- Staffing Plan
- Data and Technology
- Work Plan
- Budget and Budget Narrative
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Cover Sheet
- Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Main Proposal
- Attachments
- Declaration of Confidential Information
- Conflict of Interest - Disclosure Statement
- Statement of Assurances
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Budget, Budget narrative, Program schedule, Curricula to be used, IRS Determination Letter (for nonprofit proposers), Acknowledgement of Contract Compliance – Notification to Bidders, Three years of most recent annual audited financial statements; OR any financial statements prepared by a Certified Public Accountant for proposers whose organizations have been incorporated for less than two years, Campaign Contribution Certification, Declaration of Confidential Information, Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement, Statement of Assurances
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Connecticut
- Reported agency
- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Southwest Connecticut Mental Health?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 9, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Betty McCants.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Southwest Connecticut Mental Health in CT, 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 Betty McCants at (860) 418-6890. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cover Sheet, Table of Contents, Executive Summary, Main Proposal, Attachments, Declaration of Confidential Information, Conflict of Interest - Disclosure Statement, Statement of Assurances. 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: "Organizational Profile, Scope of Services, Staffing Plan, Data and Technology, Work Plan, Budget and Budget Narrative" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Southwest Connecticut Mental Health?
All active and historical solicitations from Southwest Connecticut Mental Health are tracked and searchable. As a public hospital agency, Southwest Connecticut Mental Health regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Budget, Budget narrative, Program schedule, Curricula to be used, IRS Determination Letter (for nonprofit proposers), Acknowledgement of Contract Compliance – Notification to Bidders, Three years of m. Review the full document from Southwest Connecticut Mental Health for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Connecticut. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.