Wellness and Recovery Program Services

The Frederick County Health Department in Maryland issued a Request for Proposals (RFP 26-536) for Wellness and Recovery Program Services aimed at facilitating a Wellness and Recovery Center. This solicitation seeks qualified contractors to deliver peer-led behavioral health support services that align with the County’s objectives for promoting wellness and recovery. The contract term is set for one year with options for up to four annual renewals, and performance is to commence upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Although exact contract values or pricing details were not disclosed, the procurement follows a best value trade-off approach where technical merit, contractor qualifications, work proposal quality, references, presentation, and budget are evaluated comprehensively. Proposals are due by March 31, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the County’s OpenGov Procurement Portal. The solicitation includes a detailed evaluation framework assigning the greatest weight to the contractor’s presentation and interview, followed closely by technical factors such as the work proposal and contractor qualifications. The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, maintain required licenses and insurance, and adhere to indemnification and hold harmless provisions. The scope of work, referenced in Exhibit A, encompasses delivering peer-to-peer support and wellness services tailored to the County’s behavioral health initiatives. Special contract requirements, including insurance minimums, disclosure of conflicts of interest, submission of affidavits certifying ethical practices, and contractor responsibility standards, are incorporated by reference but not fully detailed in the provided documents. Payment will be made on a net 30 basis upon receipt of proper invoices, and contract administration, including oversight and final acceptance authority, resides with Frederick County’s Procurement & Contracting Office in Frederick, Maryland.