Inmate Behavioral Health Program Services

The agency is seeking inmate behavioral health program services in Cincinnati, Ohio. The program aims to serve as the primary behavioral health treatment and recovery support provider, enhancing the ability of the County Justice Center and community-based providers to address substance use disorder treatment and recovery support needs for incarcerated individuals and those returning to the community. The ultimate goals are to reduce recidivism, promote long-term recovery, and improve public safety and public health. The project covers the performance of work offsite. The contract period will be for three years. Eligibility requires bidders to be an onshore (USA Organization Only). A pre-proposal conference will be held on August 5, 2026. All questions must be submitted no later than August 12, 2026. The evaluation criteria include the programmatic scope of the proposal (30 points), the qualifications of personnel (20 points), the responsibility, capability, and qualifications of the respondent (20 points), the reporting plan (5 points), and the cost efficiency of programming (25 points). The total possible points for evaluation are 100. The budget signal is that the agency is looking for proposals. Cost proposals should include a 30-day transition period, Year 1 (2027) through Year 3 (2029), with optional bids for expansion to additional housing units. Cost breakdowns should include staff salaries and fringe benefits, position descriptions, program supplies, and indirect/administrative costs capped at 10%. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on August 5, 2026, and the deadline for questions on August 12, 2026. The contract period is for three years.