Suicide and Self-Harm Risk Assessment Services

The contract seeks qualified providers to deliver suicide and self-harm risk assessment and intervention services to youth referred by facility staff within Hardin County. The work involves conducting timely and clinically appropriate evaluations to determine risk levels and implementing evidence-based interventions aimed at stabilizing at-risk youth and preventing further self-harm incidents. Services must be responsive to referrals from institutional personnel and tailored to the developmental and emotional needs of the population served. The contract is classified under NAICS code 621330 for outpatient mental health services and is structured as a subcontract under the Iowa office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Proposals must be submitted by July 20, 2026, with no set-aside provisions specified. Performance is expected to occur within Hardin County, and bidders should be prepared to demonstrate experience in youth mental health crisis response, familiarity with clinical protocols for suicidal behavior, and capacity to collaborate with facility-based teams.