Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (Department) is seeking Recovery Coaching Services (RCS) in Emergency Departments (EDs) as defined in this Request for Proposal (RFP) document. This document provides instructions for submitting proposals, the procedure and criteria by which the awarded Bidder will be selected, and the contractual terms which will govern the relationship between the State of Maine (State) and the awarded Bidder. The Department is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine residents. The mission of OBH is to ensure all Mainers with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders are not just managing symptoms but living lives of dignity, hope, and meaning as independently as possible. The State has been working diligently to improve low-barrier access to SUD treatment, including rapid access to medications for opioid use disorder within the ED setting.
