Psychiatric, Psychological and Specialized Evaluation Services

Montgomery County ("County"), Pennsylvania invites qualified individuals and organizations to submit proposals for the provision of ongoing Psychiatric, Psychological, and Specialized Evaluation Services. The intent of this RPS is to establish a pool of pre-qualified providers for contract awards to support County departments, including but not limited to District Attorney, Health and Human Services, Adult Probation, Children and Youth, and Behavioral Health programs.

This will be an ongoing, open enrollment contract, allowing for periodic acceptance and evaluation of proposals throughout the contract term.

This solicitation establishes a pool of qualified providers for services on an as-needed basis only. Award of a contract does not guarantee any minimum quantity of work, assignments, or compensation. Services will be authorized and assigned at the sole discretion of the County.

Selected vendors may be requested to perform one or more of the following services:

4.1 Psychiatric Services

• Psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Medication evaluations and recommendations (as applicable)
• Fitness for duty evaluations
• Competency to stand trial assessments
• Risk assessments (e.g., harm to self or others)

4.2 Psychological Services

• Psychological evaluations (children, adolescents, adults)
• Cognitive, behavioral, and personality assessments
• Trauma-informed evaluations
• Substance use assessments
• Risk and needs assessments

4.3 Specialized Evaluations

• Court-ordered evaluations
• Forensic assessments (e.g., criminal responsibility, competency)
• Child custody/parenting capacity evaluations
• Sex offender risk assessments
• Intellectual/developmental disability assessments
• Neuropsychological testing (as applicable)

4.4 Reporting Requirements

• Written reports consistent with professional standards
• Court testimony (as required)
• Participation in multidisciplinary meetings
• Timely submission of findings and recommendations

All services under this contract will be issued on an as-needed basis through a task order, work assignment, or similar authorization mechanism by the requesting County department. [...] Vendors shall only perform services that have been formally authorized by the County. No compensation will be provided for services performed without a valid task order or authorization.

All bids should be submitted through the Montgomery County Procurement Portal unless otherwise stated. All questions or clarifications related to this Request for Professional Services are to be submitted through the Bonfire Portal.

**Proposals shall include:** a cover letter, a technical proposal, staffing information, experience and references (at least three (3) professional references), and a cost proposal. **Required** forms: completed Appendix "A" Document and a current W-9.

Evaluation criteria:

• Qualifications and credentials
• Relevant experience
• Quality and completeness of proposal
• Cost competitiveness
• Ability to meet County needs and timelines

**Insurance:** Professional Liability Insurance (minimum coverage to be specified), General Liability Insurance, Workers compensation (if applicable).

The County intends to establish an ongoing, open-ended contract with multiple qualified vendors for the continuous provision of services described herein. This contract shall remain in effect unless terminated by the County in accordance with applicable terms and conditions.

A bid bond is not required for any bids or proposals except those involving construction projects, unless otherwise specified.