DPDS- Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services in Baltimore City (Pre-Trial)

The State of Maryland’s Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) seeks a qualified contractor to deliver comprehensive Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment services—including Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) counseling, screening, assessment, individual and group therapy, and re‑entry planning—for individuals housed in its Pre‑Trial detention facilities in Baltimore City. The contract is an indefinite‑quantity, fixed‑unit‑price agreement with a three‑year base period (plus two optional two‑year extensions). Services must be trauma‑informed, evidence‑based, and compliant with state and federal health regulations. The contractor will work on‑site at multiple facilities, coordinate with state medical staff, maintain detailed electronic health records, and meet strict caseload and reporting requirements. • Scope: MOUD counseling, screening, assessment, treatment planning, individual & group counseling, coordination of care, and post‑release after‑care planning. • Locations: Metropolitan Transition Center, Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center, Chesapeake Detention Facility, Youth Detention Facility, and potentially Maryland Reception, Diagnostic & Classification Center. • Contract type: Indefinite‑quantity with fixed unit prices; base term 3 years 3 months, two 2‑year options. • Performance metrics: Max 50 participants per counselor, minimum monthly counseling frequency, timely documentation in the EPHR, and adherence to liquidated‑damage provisions. • Mandatory participation goals: 10 % MBE, 1 % VSBE subcontracting. • Submission: Double‑envelope (technical & financial) via eMMA; pre‑proposal conference and site visit on Sep 11 2026; questions due Sep 18 2026; final proposal due Oct 16 2026.