Community Mental Health Centers

2026-11-03

This Invitation for Bid ( IFB ) is issued by the SAS Office of State Procurement ( SAS OSP ) for the Department of Human Services (“ DHS ” or “ Department ”) Division of Aging , Adult , and Behavioral Health Services ( DAABHS ), Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health ( OSAMH ) to obtain pricing and contracts for Community Mental Health Center ( CMHC ) services in each of the twelve ( 12 ) designated State regions ( see Attachment A : Map of Regions ). OBJECTIVES AND GOALS CMHCs are a critical component of Arkansas ’ s mental health continuum of care and the services provided enable persons with SMI to remain in and become active community participants . Each CMHC shall provide a well - coordinated array of programmatic and treatment services , as defined in this IFB , with the primary goal of providing care to keep SMI and uninsured adults in the community and out of emergency rooms , psychiatric hospitals , jails , and psychiatric residential treatment centers . Programmatic and treatment services include crisis screenings and stabilization services for SMI and uninsured adults , including those in the forensic system , Forensic Outpatient Restoration Program ( FORP ) services , and the enhanced use of a paraprofessional workforce by promoting team - based services to improve engagement , outreach , and care management services . CMHCs must meet certification standards specified by DHS . DHS , at its sole discretion , reserves the right to request services for additional DHS divisions and locations . GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A . Each CMHC shall comply with all State and Federal laws , rules , and regulations . B . If the CMHC offers any services which require certification through a State agency , the CMHC shall be certified by the appropriate agency before the service is offered . C . Each CMHC shall provide telemedicine services . All telemedicine services must meet State and Federal requirements to ensure security of client information complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and other confidentiality - related State and Federal laws . D . Each CMHC shall provide services at the request of DHS clinical and / or leadership staff . Requests may be made verbally or in writing . E . Each CMHC shall deliver services that are appropriate to people who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ). F . All services rendered to priority populations must only be provided within the scope of the performing healthcare provider ’ s license as defined by Federal and State law . G . Each CMHC shall have written employee training policies and procedures in place . The CMHC shall be responsible for providing written documentation of employee training . H . Each CMHC shall provide all required services to the identified populations . CMHC budgets must be approved by DHS to ensure crisis , forensic , and FORP populations ( SMI ) have access to all services outlined below . I . The Contractor shall not allow Arkansas data to be relocated , transmitted , hosted , accessed , or stored outside the continental United States .

Arkansas

2026-05-13