Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Behavioral Health Program Services (Circuit 15)

The Florida Department of Corrections is soliciting qualified vendors to provide residential substance use disorder treatment and behavioral health services within Judicial Circuit 15 in Florida under solicitation number IN-14396 (also referenced as RFQ-26-049). The contract focuses on delivering comprehensive care through a therapeutic community model and Trauma-Informed Care Approach, with services including intensive residential substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health counseling, criminal thinking programming, and employment or re-entry support. The program mandates maintaining proper licensure and accreditation in accordance with state regulations (Chapter 397, F.S., and Chapter 65D-30, F.A.C.) and compliance with HIPAA and HITECH privacy standards given the sensitive health information involved. Services must be provided at Department-approved facilities within Circuit 15, with bilingual staff and accommodations for hearing-impaired offenders required at specified locations such as West Palm Beach. Performance will be closely monitored through defined measures emphasizing licensure retention, reduction of substance use verified by urinalysis, adequate counselor staffing ratios, program completion rates, and prevention of repeated deficiencies. Failure to meet these standards incurs financial penalties, reflecting a performance-based contract structure that balances service quality with operational compliance. Vendors must submit detailed responses addressing capabilities, approach, and pricing by mid-December 2025, including certifications attesting to qualifications, non-involvement with foreign country restrictions, and ethical compliance. Monthly invoicing is tied to bed days utilized, though specific pricing details are placeholder values awaiting vendor proposals. The contract places significant emphasis on data privacy, corrective action in response to deficiencies, and ongoing quality improvement reporting, while administrative points of contact and payment processes are managed centrally through the Florida Department of Financial Services. No federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are incorporated, indicating a specialized state-level procurement tailored to healthcare and behavioral services within the corrections system.