Description
The Sedgwick County Department of Aging & Disabilities is procuring a qualified mental‑health provider (or provider network) to design, staff, and operate the START program for individuals with co‑occurring Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health conditions. The awardee will create a full multidisciplinary clinical team, establish a resource center with short‑term therapeutic and crisis stabilization beds, and coordinate with the National Center for START Services for training and certification. Funding will cover all start‑up personnel, equipment, and facility costs, with future reimbursement expected from Medicaid and other insurers. The contract runs until 30 June 2026 with three possible one‑year extensions, and it follows a full and open competition procurement process.
• Scope includes building a clinical team, acquiring/renovating a property, and delivering 24‑hour crisis response and ongoing case management.
• Mandatory HIPAA Business Associate Agreement and extensive insurance coverage (minimum $1 M per coverage).
• Vendor must have at least five years of mental‑health service delivery experience and capability to bill Medicaid.