MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO LOW INCOME AND PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CLIENTS RESIDING IN THE CITY OF BAYONNE

The City of Bayonne, New Jersey, is soliciting qualifications and proposals through an RFQ/RFP for professional/consulting/extraordinary unspecifiable services related to the provision of comprehensive mental health services. This critical procurement initiative aims to secure a qualified contractor to deliver essential mental health support to low-income and public assistance clients residing within the City of Bayonne. The scope of work specifically requires the selected service provider to address the unique challenges faced by these vulnerable populations, ensuring access to necessary mental health care. This solicitation is being conducted in accordance with a "fair and open" contracting process as defined by the New Jersey Local Unit Pay to Play Law (N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.4 et seq.). The primary objective is to enhance community well-being by facilitating mental health support for residents in need. Prospective contractors must meet stringent qualifications, including holding a current license from the State of New Jersey to provide mental health services, which must remain in good standing throughout the entire contract term. A mandatory minimum of ten (10) years of verifiable experience in delivering mental health services to low-income and public assistance individuals is required. Furthermore, the responding firm must maintain a bona fide principal office within the State of New Jersey and demonstrate sufficient staff availability to proficiently provide all stipulated mental health services to the designated client population. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, encompassing Workers' Compensation, General Liability with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automotive Liability with similar limits, and Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence on a claims-based policy. Certificates of insurance must name the City of Bayonne as an additional insured. No pre-bid meetings or mandatory site visits are specified in the provided notice. Sealed proposals must be physically received by the City Law Department, located at 630 Avenue C, 1st Floor, Room 15, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002, by the precise deadline of December 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. Key submission requirements include the "Standardized Professional/Consulting/Extraordinary Unspecifiable Service RFQ/RFP SUBMISSION FORMS," a signed and notarized "Non-Collusion Affidavit," a signed "Disclosure of Ownership form," and a "Professional/Consulting/Extraordinary Unspecifiable Service Entity Information Form." Additionally, applicants must provide a copy of their current NJ Business Registration Certificate, a New Jersey Certificate of Good Standing, and the Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form. A detailed cost proposal outlining the fee structure and anticipated reimbursable expenses is also a mandatory component of the submission. The contract term is anticipated to not exceed one year from the contract date. For further information or to obtain the complete solicitation package, interested parties should contact the City Law Department at the specified address during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.