RFP 139 Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis Bidders Conference Notes

The State of Vermont’s Department of Mental Health seeks a qualified consulting firm to design, develop, and deliver an implementation plan for a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) program targeting individuals ages 14‑35 experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The effort will produce a pilot‑ready model, stakeholder‑engaged community pathways, detailed policies, staffing plans, training curricula, and reporting frameworks, with an eye toward statewide rollout. • Design a full CSC program structure, evidence‑based practice integration, and 12‑month implementation timeline. • Conduct community and stakeholder engagement, including pilot‑region partner consultations and lived‑experience input. • Create operational policies, staffing models, billing mechanisms, training materials, and sample reporting tools. • Deliver all required compliance documentation, cost breakdown, and optional renewal planning for up to four additional years.