Vermont Department of Mental Health RFP 134 Project AWARE
Vermont Psychiatric Care HospitalPublic Hospital · Berlin, VT- Due
- Jan 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 2, 2025
- Duration
- 33 months
- Primary contact
- Jennifer Rowell
The 30-second brief
The State of Vermont, Department of Mental Health, is seeking proposals for suicide prevention awareness training, consultation, and implementation support services for three Local Education Agencies involved in Project AWARE.
Suicide prevention awareness and skills training, Consultation and implementation support services, Youth-focused prevention and wellness initiative
Project approach/design, alignment with State Objectives, Goals, and Needs, organizational capacity, proposed timeline, budgets
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Summary
The State of Vermont, Department of Mental Health, is seeking proposals for suicide prevention awareness training, consultation, and implementation support services for three Local Education Agencies involved in Project AWARE.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Project approach/design
- Alignment with State Objectives
- Goals
- Needs
- Organizational capacity
- Proposed timeline
- Budgets
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Suicide prevention awareness and skills training
- Consultation and implementation support services
- Youth-focused prevention and wellness initiative
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Standard Contract for Services, Attachment C – Standard State Provisions for Contracts and Grants, Attachment E- Business Associate Agreement, Attachment F – Agency of Human Services' Customary Contract - Grant Provisions, Attachment G – State of Vermont – Federal Terms Supplement - Non-Construction, Certificate of Compliance
- Submit to
- VT Buys
- Scope location
- Vermont
- 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 January 16, 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: 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Suicide prevention awareness and skills training, Consultation and implementation support services, Youth-focused prevention and wellness initiative. 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: "Project approach/design, alignment with State Objectives, Goals, and Needs, organizational capacity, proposed timeline, budgets" 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 33 months. 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 for Services, Attachment C – Standard State Provisions for Contracts and Grants, Attachment E- Business Associate Agreement, Attachment F – Agency of Human Services' Customary Contra. Review the full document from Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Vermont. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.