How to bid on community inpatient psychiatric services for Georgia DBHDD

What DBHDD is seeking

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a qualified provider for community inpatient psychiatric services for children and adolescents through a Request for Proposals.

The RFP is intended to establish a contract with a qualified supplier. Providers whose work fits this service category may want to review the full event documents and decide whether they can meet the stated needs.

Key dates and the deadline

The optional pre-bid meeting is October 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Responses are due December 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Submit before the deadline using the method in the event documents. The RFP says responses received before closing will be evaluated; preliminary results will later be announced publicly, followed by final award announcements subject to the protest process.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit providers qualified to deliver community inpatient psychiatric services for children and adolescents. Review the solicitation documents to confirm the specific qualifications, service expectations, and other requirements before deciding to respond.

How to access the event and respond

Find event 44100-eRFP-001944-2027 on the Georgia Procurement Registry. Viewing the posting and its document list is public and does not require an account. The posting directs vendors to Team Georgia Marketplace for the bid documents and electronic responses.

Read the event documents for the complete response instructions and submit through the designated portal before the deadline. The optional pre-bid meeting is listed for October 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Use the solicitation documents as your checklist. Address each requested item in the order and format specified, and make sure your response explains how your organization would meet the stated needs for services to children and adolescents.

Allow time to review your response for missing forms, unanswered requirements, and consistency across sections. Check the portal submission steps early so you can resolve access or upload issues before the closing time.