Medical Legal Partnership

The State of Delaware DHSS (Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health) is seeking a qualified legal‑aid provider to implement a statewide Medical‑Legal Partnership (MLP) model. The vendor will embed attorneys with health‑care providers to address non‑medical legal needs of adults (18+) with behavioral‑health diagnoses, deliver direct legal representation, provide on‑site/remote legal counsel, conduct quarterly trainings using the I‑HELP™ framework, develop client‑facing educational materials, and maintain rigorous data‑collection and reporting. The contract is a cost‑reimbursement professional‑services agreement with a $205,000 annual ceiling, a one‑year base term and up to four optional one‑year extensions. Proposals are due March 3 2026, with award anticipated April 4 2026. • Direct legal services (housing, immigration, family law, public benefits) for DSAMH‑eligible adults. • Quarterly I‑HELP™ training sessions and additional refresher trainings for DSAMH staff and partner providers. • Monthly usage reports, quarterly subcontractor reports, and an annual audit; strict compliance with state, federal, and DSAMH policies (background checks, data security, trauma‑informed care, etc.). • Required insurance coverage (workers’ comp, commercial general liability, professional liability, cyber‑liability as needed) and a COOP plan.