Substance Use Disorder Residential Bed Expansion

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) in Connecticut has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP DMHAS-CSD-SUD Res) seeking to expand adult substance use disorder (SUD) residential treatment capacity statewide by adding beds to existing programs or creating new facilities. This initiative focuses specifically on increasing capacity at American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Levels of Care 3.5 (clinically managed high-intensity residential care) and 3.1 (clinically managed low-intensity residential care). The expansion is uniquely funded through a combination of Connecticut Medicaid, under the 1115 SUD demonstration waiver launched in March 2022, and DMHAS contract funds aimed particularly at serving uninsured populations. Special emphasis is placed on programs that deliver trauma-informed, gender-responsive care, with a particular interest in expanding services tailored to women. The solicitation was posted on November 7, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of January 9, 2026, and is open to vendors statewide without specific socioeconomic set-asides or business size restrictions. The contracting agency identified the primary point of contact as Betty McCants, reachable via email and telephone for inquiries. While the RFP describes the scope and requirements in detail—such as compliance with ASAM standards, program readiness to serve uninsured individuals, and a focus on trauma and gender best practices—it does not provide pricing estimates, detailed evaluation criteria, or formal contract clauses within the publicly available documentation. The performance period aligns with the solicitation window, and the place of performance is throughout Connecticut. Proposals are to be submitted electronically via the Connecticut procurement portal, with PDF indicated as an acceptable format. Administrative and payment contacts are centralized through the DMHAS fiscal contracts office in Hartford. The absence of explicit award criteria, pricing, or specific contractual terms suggests that these details will be developed during the proposal evaluation and contract negotiation phases following submission.