RFP - 2027-MH-0001 - SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a qualified provider to operate a specialized Assisted Living Facility in Richmond, Virginia, designed to serve ten mixed-gender adults with active or acute symptoms of serious mental illness, many of whom have recently been discharged from psychiatric hospitals. The facility must deliver comprehensive residential services that support daily living, clinical stability, and community reintegration, with a focus on intensive, round-the-clock care tailored to complex behavioral health needs. The contract will be awarded through a competitive negotiation process under solicitation number RFP-124371, with proposals due by August 11, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026. The provider must demonstrate capacity to meet state and local regulatory standards as well as the specific therapeutic and safety protocols required by the Authority. All services must be delivered within Richmond, VA, and the successful bidder will be expected to work in close coordination with RBHA to ensure continuity of care and adherence to public health goals. The contracting authority is a public body operating under the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the successful vendor will serve as a critical partner in the state’s mental health infrastructure by offering a structured, supported living environment that reduces hospital readmissions and promotes long-term recovery. Interested parties must respond directly through the Vendor portal linked in the solicitation, and all inquiries should be directed to Dawn Parent, the designated point of contact. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning any qualified entity may submit a proposal, and while the NAICS code is not listed, the nature of the services aligns with behavioral health residential care. The provider will be responsible for staffing, training, medication management, clinical oversight, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment with appropriate documentation and reporting to meet RBHA’s metrics and compliance requirements.