Summary
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), through the state procurement office, is soliciting a contractor to operate a 16-bed secured competency restoration program for adults found Incompetent to Stand Trial at the Arkansas State Hospital. Required services include competency restoration assessments, individualized treatment planning, individual and group therapy, psychiatric and psychological services, medication management, discharge planning, and 24/7 on-site operations. The solicitation anticipates a contract start of September 1, 2026 for an initial three-year term with options to renew up to four additional one-year terms.