SYSTEMIC, THERAPEUTIC, ASSESSMENT, RESOURCES, AND TREATMENT(START) PROGRAM AND START RESOURCE CENTER

The State of Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services seeks a single qualified contractor to design, develop, and implement a certified START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment) Program and associated Resource Center. The effort will encompass health‑related equipment, facilities management, medical and nursing services, and a wide array of mental‑health services, including addiction treatment, crisis response, suicide prevention, counseling, and support for severe mental illness. The contract is a lump‑sum award not to exceed $1,350,000 annually, with the entire program to be delivered within 30 days after award. Offerors must satisfy extensive mandatory requirements, including federal registration (UEI, SAM, NDA889), compliance with Montana prevailing‑wage rules, insurance, and a suite of contractual certifications.