Collaborative Care Tech, Training, and Support

The New York State Office of Mental Health is administering a competitive Request for Proposals under the opportunity titled Collaborative Care for Maternal Mental Health Technical Assistance, Training, and Implementation Support. This initiative is part of a broader statewide effort to expand access to behavioral health services for perinatal populations by supporting the implementation of the Collaborative Care Model within obstetrics, gynecology, and family medicine practices. The Office of Mental Health, as a state agency, is responsible for overseeing mental health services across New York and prioritizes equitable access to care, particularly for underserved populations and regions with higher maternal health disparities. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to identify a qualified vendor with clinical and implementation expertise in Collaborative Care for perinatal populations. The selected entity will provide training, technical assistance, and implementation support to up to 25 provider sites annually, including obstetrics and gynecology and family medicine practices. The work includes preparing clinical teams, supporting workflow development, assisting with patient registry tools, optimizing electronic medical records, and guiding billing and sustainability practices. The overarching goal is to ensure effective integration of behavioral health services into primary care settings serving pregnant and postpartum individuals. Funding under this opportunity is structured as a single award of 150000 dollars per year over a five-year contract term, subject to the availability of state appropriations. The awarded organization will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive set of services including clinical training, implementation support, ongoing technical assistance, and facilitation of quarterly learning collaboratives. Funds are intended for operational support of these activities and must align with state fiscal guidelines, including limitations on indirect costs and compliance with reporting requirements. Eligibility for this opportunity is restricted to not-for-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that have demonstrated experience providing mental health services to individuals with serious mental illness. Applicants must also be prequalified within the New York State Statewide Financial System prior to submission. Additional requirements include demonstrated expertise in Collaborative Care, experience working with perinatal populations, and capacity to support multiple clinical sites across the state. Applicants must comply with all administrative, reporting, and regulatory requirements outlined by the Office of Mental Health. The application process requires submission through the Statewide Financial System and includes completion of a proposal narrative, budget documentation, and required certifications. Applicants must adhere strictly to formatting and submission guidelines, including combining narrative components into a single PDF and submitting financial data separately. Required narrative sections include program description, implementation plan, staffing and qualifications, evaluation methods, and diversity and equity strategies. Proposals are evaluated based on a 100-point scoring system that includes technical criteria such as implementation approach, experience, and quality improvement plans, as well as financial assessment. Key dates for this opportunity include a proposal submission deadline of July 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with questions due by June 9, 2026 and responses posted by June 30, 2026. The anticipated award notification is scheduled for August 19, 2026, with a projected contract start date of October 1, 2026. The contract term spans five years. The Office of Mental Health has designated a single point of contact for all communications related to the RFP, and applicants must submit inquiries via email to the official procurement address to remain compliant. Evaluation of proposals will involve both technical and financial review components. Technical evaluation criteria include experience with the target population, program design, implementation strategy, organizational performance, reporting capabilities, and commitment to diversity and equity. Financial proposals are assessed separately and combined with technical scores to determine final rankings. Only proposals scoring at least 70 points will be considered for award. The process culminates in a single award to the highest scoring applicant, who will then enter into a formal contract with the state to deliver the required services.

Begin SFS prequalification early to avoid disqualification; submit application at least 48 hours before deadline to avoid technical issues; strictly follow formatting and upload requirements; ensure all required documentation is complete to avoid scoring penalties