Specifications include, but are not limited to:The Division views the availability of comprehensive outpatient services as the primary point of contact for persons seeking publicly-funded outpatient treatment for addictive disorders and mental health conditions, including co-morbid mental health and addiction conditions. This RFP is to solicit proposals for the following array of services. Please note that this RFP for Outpatient Services assumes the provision of care for persons with mental health and substance use conditions including people with SPMI, SMI and COD. a) ASAM Level 1 – Outpatient Services (OP) b) ASAM Level 1 –Office Based Opioid Treatment OBOT) c) ASAM Level 2.1 – Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) Applicants may elect to provide any of the following service array combinations: 1. ASAM Level I Outpatient Services and ASAM Level 1 OBOT 2. ASAM Level 1 Outpatient Services and ASAM Level 2.1 Services, and OBOT Services Preference will be given to applicants proposing to provide the full array of services, however each proposal will be considered on its own merits. Programs must ensure that competent evidence-based Behavioral Health services will be provided to all clients who seek treatment and be staffed to serve individuals with special needs such as women, those with physical impairments, those who speak a language other than English, and clients referred by the criminal justice system
