720-5250 Crisis Facility Training Integration

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is soliciting proposals under solicitation 720-5250-126446 to secure a contractor for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Crisis Receiving Centers (CRC) and Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU) throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The selected contractor will be responsible for creating and facilitating training curricula covering thirteen core topics and providing technical assistance to help public and private providers develop standard operating procedures, policies, and operational tools. All deliverables must align with state regulations and national best practice models. The contract has a one-year period of performance from the date of execution and is renewable. This opportunity is set aside with award priority for DSBSD-certified Micro and Small Businesses, including certified women-owned and minority-owned businesses. Qualified offerors should possess at least eight years of experience or a verified portfolio of commensurate expertise. Proposals are evaluated based on subject matter expertise, the suitability of the proposed training, the implementation timeframe, and the small business subcontracting plan, with each category weighted at 20 percent. Pricing is scored relative to the lowest bid, and estimated travel expenses are capped at 5 percent of the total contract cost. Proposals must be submitted electronically via eVA by October 5, 2026.