Bid guide
How to bid on the Annual Mental Wellness & Stabilization Program for Augusta First Responders
What the City of Augusta is buying
The City of Augusta, Georgia, is looking for a comprehensive Annual Mental Wellness Program. This program will provide clinician-led services focused on psychological stabilization and resilience for its first responders.
The goal is to prevent burnout, manage trauma, and identify stress injuries early, similar to preventative maintenance. This aims to reduce long-term disability and crisis-level events among public safety personnel.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 16, 2026. Proposals are due by August 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. All responses must be submitted before this deadline.
An optional pre-bid meeting will be held on August 03, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET via Teams. While attendance is not required, it can be helpful for understanding the project.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for healthcare providers, particularly those specializing in mental health services, psychological stabilization, and trauma-informed care. Firms with experience working with first responders or public safety personnel will find this relevant.
The program emphasizes a preventative, clinician-led model, so vendors should have a strong background in delivering such services.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents, you need to view the original posting on the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR). Viewing the posting and its document list is public and does not require an account.
Some Georgia events route documents and responses to an external “Event Link” (Team Georgia Marketplace). Otherwise, you should submit your proposal as directed on the posting before the deadline. The point of contact for questions is Tywanna Scott at [email protected].
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Clearly demonstrate your understanding of the unique psychological stressors faced by first responders. Highlight your experience in delivering preventative mental wellness programs and clinician-led services.
Detail your proposed approach to early identification of stress injuries and strategies for building psychological resilience. Ensure your proposal addresses how your program will reduce long-term disability, burnout, and crisis-level events, aligning with the City's stated goals. Pay close attention to all submission instructions and deadlines specified in the solicitation documents.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Augusta; the original posting controls.