(START) PROGRAM AND START RESOURCE CENTER

The State of Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services is seeking a qualified vendor to design, develop, and implement a certified START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment) program. The effort focuses on providing comprehensive mental‑health services for disabled persons and individuals with severe mental illness, covering crisis‑center support, therapeutic assessment, and treatment resources. The contract is expected to be a lump‑sum award with an annual ceiling of $1.35 million and will require a detailed itemized budget and narrative justification within 30 days of award. The vendor must comply with a long list of mandatory prerequisites, including federal registration, trade‑secret affidavits (if applicable), and numerous state‑specific certifications.