Coordinated Community Supports Partnerships

The Frederick County Health Department Behavioral Health Service Division is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-142 for the Coordinated Community Supports Partnerships to deliver youth behavioral health services and supportive interventions. Operating through the Community Supports Partnership Hub, the initiative aims to provide a continuum of care including individualized interventions for emotional, behavioral, social, and school-related concerns. Services must align with the goals of the Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports and the Community Health Resource Commission, utilizing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework that spans universal prevention, early intervention, and specialized treatment. The one-year agreement requires providers to implement evidence-based practices, coordinate closely with school personnel to avoid service duplication, and adhere to strict confidentiality standards including HIPAA and FERPA. Qualified applicants must have at least one year of active engagement in student behavioral health services and demonstrate organizational capacity, financial stability, and cultural competency. Proposals are evaluated based on a best-value procurement process, with significant weight placed on the ability to respond to local priority needs, program design, and the demonstration of measurable outcomes. Key administrative requirements include mandatory fingerprinting for staff working on school property, the execution of a Business Associates Agreement, and adherence to specific data collection and quarterly reporting metrics. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal by November 9, 2026, and must include a technical proposal, budget justification, and legal and financial disclosures.