Bid guide
How to bid on School Based Health Centers, Behavioral Health Therapist with Madison Metropolitan Schools
What Madison Metropolitan Schools is buying
Madison Metropolitan Schools is looking for providers to offer school-based behavioral health services. The goal is to improve student well-being, enhance school environments, and support an integrated health system.
The district requires one full-time, in-person therapist at Madison East High School and another full-time, in-person therapist at Vel Phillips Memorial High School. These therapists will primarily provide individual mental health treatment, along with care coordination, collaboration with school staff, and referrals to other resources.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Proposal (RFP) was published on July 20, 2026. The deadline for submissions is August 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
It is important to submit your proposal before the deadline. Late submissions may not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for organizations or individual providers specializing in behavioral health services, particularly those with experience in school-based settings. Applicants must be able to provide licensed mental health professionals.
The program emphasizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches. Firms with a focus on integrating mental health support within a school's existing student services team will be a good fit. The relevant category for this work is healthcare services.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents and instructions on how to respond, you need to view the original source on Wisconsin VendorNet. This is a public site and does not require an account to view the details.
Once on the bid's detail page, you will find the synopsis, contact information, and document names. The posting will direct you on how to submit your response, which may include fax, email, or routing through ShopUW+.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly outline your experience in providing individual and group behavioral health interventions, especially within a school context. Highlight your approach to culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.
Detail how your proposed therapists will collaborate with school staff, including the SBHC coordinator and Student Services team. Emphasize your ability to connect students and families with community resources and provide effective care coordination. Ensure your proposal explicitly addresses the requirement for one full-time therapist at each specified high school.
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 Madison Metropolitan Schools; the original posting controls.