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VPCH & MTCR Training Request Date: 11/6/2018 9:52:17 AM
Open Date: 
Closing Date: 1/5/2019 4:30 PM
Intent To Bid Deadline: 
Est. Dollar Value: $0.00
RFQ Number: RFP43
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Department of Mental Health

280 State Drive
WaterburyVT 05671-2010

Bid Type:
Request for Proposal

Locations:
State-Wide
Keywords:
Consultant Services, Education Services

Bid Description:
STATE OF VERMONT AGENCY OF HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS INTRODUCTION Seeking trainings for Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital (VPCH) and Middlesex Therapeutic Community Residential (MTCR). Training times must correlate with all three shifts availability. Details of training times, dates, numbers, and length to be mutually agreed upon. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION Please provide both an electronic and hard copy of the proposal on or before January 5th, 2019: Jennifer Rowell, Administrator 280 State Drive, NOB 2 North Waterbury, Vermont 05671-2010 SCOPE OF SERVICES REQUESTED The training is to include the following: o Gain an understanding of discrimination/bullying/harassment o Gain an understanding of protected classes, implicit bias, social identity, and privilege o Gain an understanding of systems of oppression that negatively impact people o Gain an understanding of bullying behavior – why it exists and what it means o Gain insight into behaviors they may innocently demonstrate they may send the wrong message o Gain an understanding of what causes people to engage in discrimination/bulling/harassment in the workplace o Gain an understanding of why discrimination/bulling/harassment is so prevalent in healthcare specifically and the impact it has on the healthcare environment, hospital culture, and patient care o Gain an understanding of how cultures change and gain insight into reasonable expectations for the change process o Understand and embody the principles of resiliency o Learn how to respond/bystander awareness/becoming upstander – role-playing specific to VPCH needs o Learn how they can be part of the change – challenging bias and becoming an ally o Learn behaviors and strategies that can contribute to the creation and maintenance of a healthy, cohesive workplace culture o Reporting discrimination/bullying/harassment (including process specific to VPCH employees) o Strategies for leadership to effectively address these concerns when they arise o Resources for support PROPOSAL FORMAT Use standard 8.5” X 11” page size. Documents must be single-spaced and use not less than a twelve-point font. Pages must be numbered. The bid should be comprehensive, yet concise. The bid should follow the sequence of information requested in the “Bid Requirements” section below. State your organization’s name on each page of your program bid and on any other information you are submitting. 1. A brief description of the organization which includes its history, organization structure and size, and qualifications to provide the required services. DELIVERY OF BID Bids must be received no later than at 4:30 pm EST on January 5th, 2019 at the following address: Jennifer Rowell 280 State Drive, NOB 2 North Waterbury, Vermont 05671-2010 Please provide both an electronic and hard copy of the proposal to: Jennifer.Rowell@vermont.gov QUESTIONS CONCERNING BID Questions concerning this request for proposal should be directed to: Karen.Barber@vermont.gov ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: DMH reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. If a contractor is selected, representatives will be invited to negotiate a contract. DMH will not pay any bidder costs associated with preparing or presenting any proposal in response to this bid. The contractor will agree to the State of Vermont usual contract and payment provisions. These specifications are posted with this bid and include: • Attachment C: Customary Provisions for Contracts and Grants • Attachment E: Business Associate Agreement • Attachment F: AHS Customary Contract Provision

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