# Mental Health Urgent Care- Rutland County The Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide mental health urgent care services in Rutland County. This effort is funded under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to build comprehensive, accessible, 24/7 crisis services that reduce emergency department usage for mental health crises, strengthen rural health networks, upgrade technology and shared operations, and enhance the rural health workforce. Successful bidders will establish an alternative care setting for all ages and implement innovative, sustainable approaches to urgent care delivery. ## Key facts - Status: Closed - Type: RFP - Issued by: Vermont Department of Mental Health (Vermont) - Posted: 2026-06-26 - Questions due: 2026-07-17 - Application due: 2026-08-07 - Eligible applicants: Nonprofit, For-profit, Organization (Registered Vendor), Other legal entities eligible to contract with the State of Vermont - How to apply: All responses must be submitted electronically via the VT Buys procurement portal; questions and issues may be emailed to the State Contact if system errors prevent VT Buys submission. - Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS) - Official source: https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/BidPreview.aspx?BidID=73901 ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must be registered suppliers in Vermont’s VTBuys system, possess relevant experience designing and operating mental health urgent care or crisis services, and be able to recruit and staff a new clinic site serving all ages. Business registration with the Vermont Secretary of State, coverage for professional liability and SAAM insurance, and adherence to worker classification compliance (for contracts >$250,000) and climate change certification (for bids >$25,000) are required. Bidders must demonstrate affirmative steps for socioeconomic inclusion as per 2 CFR 200.321 when engaging subcontractors for ongoing program operations. ## Requirements In addition to compliance with RFP section 2.3, bidders must develop and operate a dedicated mental health urgent care clinic in Rutland County (not simply provide services within an existing facility), including recruitment of staffing and providers. Services should be accessible 24/7 for all ages, including adolescents. Phased implementation is permitted; the two-year budget should reflect lower initial ramp-up costs and higher costs as full operations are reached. Monthly and quarterly program data reporting is required. Site plans need only assure reviewers of safety, functionality, and clinical appropriateness, not include floor plans. Bidders must submit a completed Certificate of Compliance, worker classification compliance (mandatory for bids >$250,000), and climate change certification (requested for bids >$25,000). Bidders must show proof of insurance coverage as specified. References must exclude Vermont state agencies. Renovation costs are eligible only as approved by CMS; no capital construction, expansion, or significant building upgrade costs allowed. ## Required attachments - Detailed workplan addressing each scope element (section 2.3 of RFP) - Proposed budget for minimum 2-year period (using provided template, include ramp-up costs if phased implementation) - Certificate of Compliance (RFP form) - Implementation timeline for site development and service rollout - Sample reporting documentation - At least two references from recent similar contracts (excluding Vermont state agencies) - Proof of insurance coverage as specified - Climate Change Certification (for bids over $25,000) - Worker Classification Compliance (for bids over $250,000) ## Application package and source documents - [VT - 2026 - Mental Health Urgent Care- Rutland County (Source listing page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/a96cd574-f4eb-4c38-9b9e-d654b97204f8/file) — official: https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/BidPreview.aspx?BidID=73901 - [VT - 2026 - RFP 142 Mental Health Urgent Care- Rutland County (RFP142_MHUC_Rutland.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/b4cd0047-32fc-4d2d-84bc-3453465b428a/file) (primary) — official: https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/bidAttachments/73901/RFP142_MHUC_Rutland.pdf - [VT - 2026 - RFP # 142 Mental Health Urgent Care- Rutland County (RFP 142 Bidders conference 7-10-26.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d74da55e-5332-4632-808e-fd4b378c9eac/file) — official: https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/bidAttachments/73901/RFP%20142%20Bidders%20conference%207-10-26.pdf - [VT - 2026 - RFP #142 Mental Health Urgent Care- Rutland County Questions and Answers (RFP 142 MHUC-Rutland Q&A.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/cab09cb1-fd23-4eda-9251-fbfd80c4cdb6/file) — official: https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/bidAttachments/73901/RFP%20142%20MHUC-Rutland%20Q&A.pdf - [VT - 2026 - RFP 142 MHUC-Rutland Q&A Addendum (RFP142 MHUC-Rutland Q&A Addendum.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ec53ec23-bda8-4f86-a16e-7bfbe39d5fe4/file) — official: https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/bidAttachments/73901/RFP142%20MHUC-Rutland%20Q&A%20Addendum.pdf More Vermont RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/vt (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/vt.md) --- Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/mental-health-urgent-care-rutland-county--cemr4d1cxz — data as of 2026-08-11. Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.