The County of Rockland Department of Social Services(RDSS) is considering the issuance of a Sole Source award to MST Services for the provision of Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST), for the continuation of training for a team of 4-6 employees , and their supervisor(s) from the RCDSS Children’s Service Unit.
This award may be made on a sole source basis in accordance with the Rockland County Procurement Policy.
Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) is an evidence-based intensive family and community-based treatment program that addresses all environments that impact high risk youth homes and families, schools and teachers, neighborhoods and friends. MST can address delinquent/antisocial behaviors, substance use, mental health diagnoses and child abuse/neglect by addressing the core causes. The average length of treatment is between 3 and 5 months, and therapists/provider agency’s outcomes are analyzed to ascertain positive outcomes.
Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST), Clinical Supervision and Training
Provide clinical supervision and training to a team which includes 4-6 employees and their dedicated Supervisor(s).
Train a Team of 4 to 6 Department of Social Services employees in Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) which shall include the following:
- Provide Program Support and Technical Support (includes shared booster training and QA Technical Support)
- Provide Supervisory convergence call and group consultation.
- Conduct Data Collection (TAM, SAM, and CAM Data Collection Services)
- Provide Quarterly MST booster training to the Department of Social Services team.
- Provide Agency and Team licenses
This notice is for informational purposes only and NOT a request for competitive quotes.
Any non-profit agency that believes they are qualified to provide the services detailed above and is ready, willing and able to provide the services, shall respond to this notice no later than 3:00 pm on October 1, 2020 (14 days after advertisement) of this announcement. The response should provide specific details regarding the agency’s interest in providing such services as well as their prior experience in providing the same or similar services. In addition, the response should detail the agency’s connections to the Rockland County community.
Responses to this notice must be sent via facsimile to 845-364-3809 or email to purchasing@co.rockland.ny.us. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Organizations submitting a proposal must meet the following requirements:
- Be a 501 (c)3
- Be governed by a Board of Directors
- Be up-to-date with all IRS filings
- Be up-to-date with all NYS filings
- Have a 2019 budget with Board approval
- Be fiscally sound
- Have a Non-discrimination Policy
- Have a Conflict of Interest Policy
- Maintain program records for an audit and provide to the County all program-related information including proprietary materials, upon request
- Submit quarterly and year end reports, including attendance lists for each group activity, and log sheets for clients served
- Be available for on-site visits, announced and unannounced
A determination by the County not to compete the proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the County.
