Vermont Department of Mental Health Children's Crisis Stabilization Program RFP 135
Vermont Psychiatric Care HospitalPublic Hospital · Berlin, VT- Due
- Mar 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Jennifer Rowell
The 30-second brief
Request for proposals for a crisis stabilization treatment program for children ages 5-12 experiencing acute mental health crisis. Program must stabilize and transition children back home. Maximum of 6 beds funded, with options for statewide or regional programs.
Project approach/Design: 25%, Alignment with State Objectives, Goals, and Needs: 20%, Organizational capacity: 25%, Proposed timeline: 10%, Budgets: 20%
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Summary
Request for proposals for a crisis stabilization treatment program for children ages 5-12 experiencing acute mental health crisis. Program must stabilize and transition children back home. Maximum of 6 beds funded, with options for statewide or regional programs.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Project approach/Design: 25%
- Alignment with State Objectives
- Goals
- Needs: 20%
- Organizational capacity: 25%
- Proposed timeline: 10%
- Budgets: 20%
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Standard Contract Form
- Attachment C
- Attachment D
- Attachment E
- Attachment F
- Attachment G
- Submit to
- VT Buys
- Duration
- 36 months
- Reported agency
- Vermont Department of Mental Health
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 2, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: VT Buys. For questions, contact Jennifer Rowell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital in VT, 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 Jennifer Rowell. 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: "Project approach/Design: 25%, Alignment with State Objectives, Goals, and Needs: 20%, Organizational capacity: 25%, Proposed timeline: 10%, Budgets: 20%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital?
All active and historical solicitations from Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital are tracked and searchable. As a public hospital agency, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital 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 2 years. 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: Standard Contract Form, Attachment C, Attachment D, Attachment E, Attachment F, Attachment G. Review the full document from Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital for the complete list.