Wellness Counselors for IMPD Officers

Location:	Indiana
Posted:	Apr 15, 2026
Due:	May 8, 2026
Agency:	City of Indianapolis and Marion County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Solicitation No:	RFQual-12MPD-409
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April 15, 2026

RFQUAL-12MPD-409

Wellness Counselors for IMPD Officers

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Emily Koschmeder

Tel: (317) 327-3940

Email: Emily.Koschmeder@indy.gov

Fax: (317) 327 – 4493

Written Questions Due

Request for Qualifications

Submittal Deadline Delivery

Due Date and Time (Eastern

Time)

Date: April 29, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time by email to

Emily.Koschmeder@indy.gov or faxed to (317) 327 – 4493.

May 8, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time

Delivery by email only to Emily.Koschmeder@indy.gov

Electronic Submissions Only

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City of Indianapolis Request for Qualifications

Wellness Counselors for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Questions pertaining to the Request for Qualifications (RFQUAL) documents may be directed to

Emily Koschmeder, Buyer, in writing either by email to Emily.Koschmeder@indy.gov or fax (317) 327-4493, no later

than April 29, 2026 by 12:00 Noon Eastern Time.

NOTE: Any related addenda to this RFQUAL, including written answers to questions, will be

posted on the Purchasing Division’s official website at www.indy.gov/purch under the appropriate

project heading. Addenda will NOT be sent directly to vendors. Vendors will be responsible for

periodically checking this website for any related addenda up to and including the due date.

Vendors should print out, sign, and return written acknowledgement(s) with their RFQUAL.

Failure to sign and return the addenda may cause a response to be determined as non-

responsive for review purposes.

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County by and through the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is

seeking Request for Qualifications (RFQUAL) submittals in regard to the contents herein. The City is looking for a

qualified consultant to provide wellness counseling services.

1. General Information

1.1. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is seeking Statements of Qualifications

(SOQs) from qualified, culturally competent mental health providers to deliver therapeutic services to

sworn IMPD officers and their families. This RFQUAL is issued for the purpose of identifying and pre-

qualifying providers with demonstrated experience and/or interest in supporting law enforcement

personnel, acknowledging the unique mental health needs of the profession.

1.2. This RFQUAL is not a request for pricing or proposals.

2. Background of Plan

IMPD is committed to supporting the mental health and overall wellness of its officers and recognizes the

impact the profession has on their families. Law enforcement personnel experience unique occupational

stressors, including repeated exposure to trauma, high-risk incidents, organizational stress, and public

scrutiny. IMPD is seeking providers who understand law enforcement and can deliver trauma-informed,

evidence-based care in a manner that promotes trust, confidentiality, and effectiveness.

3. Anticipated Scope of Work

Qualified providers may be asked to provide mental health services that include, but are not limited to:

• Individual therapy for sworn IMPD officers and their families.

• Trauma-informed treatment for acute and cumulative trauma.

• Evidence-based modalities such as:

o Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

o Brainspotting

o Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

o Internal Family Systems (IFS)

o Other trauma-informed techniques

• Culturally competent care unique to the law enforcement population with recognition of its

impact on the family system.

• Foundational and working knowledge of:

o Occupational trauma.

o Shift work and sleep disruption.

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o Hypervigilance and chronic stress.

o Organizational and peer-related challenges specific to policing.

o Substance Use Disorder.

• Expectations of Providers

o Collaborate and maintain relationship with IMPD Office of Professional Development

and Wellness (IMPD OPDW) for a continued understanding of departmental policy

and culture.

o Ability to network with other professionals to navigate systems related to the officers’

wellbeing and employment.

o Transparency and disclosure of any criminal or legal history which could negatively

impact the therapeutic relationship with clients and/or IMPD OPDW.

Services may be provided in-person, virtually, or through a hybrid model with preference being in person.

4. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

4.1. Minimum Qualifications

Respondents must demonstrate:

• Current licensure in the State of Indiana (or eligibility to practice in Indiana).

• Formal training in trauma-informed or other applicable therapeutic techniques.

• Demonstrated experience treating trauma and stress-related conditions.

• Ability to clearly articulate the unique mental health needs of law enforcement professionals.

4.2. Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference will be given to providers with:

• Direct experience working with law enforcement personnel and/or their families.

• Prior experience serving IMPD, or other large metropolitan police departments.

• Specialized training in EMDR, Brainspotting, ART, IFS or comparable modalities.

• Demonstrated understanding of police culture and operational realities.

5. Statement of Qualifications Submission Requirements

Statement of Qualifications should be concise and include the following:

5.1. Cover Letter

• Provider or practice name.

• Primary contact information.

• Brief statement of interest.

5.2. Provider Overview

• Licensure and credentials.

• Years in practice. Respondent must have minimum of three years in a practice setting.

• Areas of specialization.

5.3. Relevant Experience

• Experience treating trauma and first responders.

• Experience with law enforcement agencies (specify department(s), if applicable).

5.4. Therapeutic Approach

• Description of trauma-informed modalities utilized.

• Approach to addressing law enforcement-specific challenges.

5.5. Availability and Capacity

• Ability to accept IMPD referrals in a timely manner.

• Service delivery model (in-person, virtual, hybrid).

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6. Evaluation Criteria

Statement of Qualifications will be evaluated based on:

• Demonstrated experience with trauma-informed care.

• Cultural competence related to law enforcement populations and/or willingness to learn.

• Relevant training and credentials.

• Experience with law enforcement or comparable populations.

• Clarity, completeness, and professionalism of submission.

7. General Conditions

IMPD reserves the right to:

• Reject any or all submissions.

• Waive informalities or minor irregularities.

• Request additional information.

• Modify or cancel this RFQUAL at any time in accordance with applicable public-sector

requirements.

8. MBE/WBE/VBE/DOBE (“XBE”) participation form or waiver

It is the policy of the City that Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs),

Veteran Business Enterprises (VBEs), and Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs) shall have the

maximum feasible opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts. Consequently, the City, through

Article IV, Section 202-401 of the revised municipal code & The Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion

County MBE/WBE/VBE/DOBE Business Utilization Plan in Indianapolis, has established MBE participation

goals of 15%, WBE participation goals of 8%, VBE participation goals of 3%, and DOBE participation goals of

1% for its dollars spent on public works, goods, and services.

In order to help accomplish this goal, the City is requesting that you include with your submittal information

regarding your status as an MBE, WBE, VBE, or DOBE. Additionally, please include contact information for

any MBE, WBE, VBE, or DOBE owned Vendors directly participating in your business operations. The City

also requests contact information for any MBE, WBE, VBE, or DOBE sub-contractors that you might use in the

course of doing business with the City. Some examples of this kind of service include, but are not limited to:

office suppliers, courier services, shipping services, etc. These services can occur at the local, state, or

national level. Please include an estimated percentage or dollar amount that you anticipate using.

Be advised that the information provided on MBE/WBE/VBE/DOBE participation will be included as part of the

review process. Accordingly, it is imperative that you do everything possible to obtain the information above

and supply it as part of the submittal.

In order to be recognized by the City of Indianapolis/Marion County as an MBE/WBE/VBE/DOBE participant,

your company must be certified with the Office of Minority &Women Business Development (OMWBD). The

City will recognize only City of Indianapolis certified firms regardless of any other state or national affiliation.

If you should need assistance in obtaining information or certification for possible participation in a contract,

please contact the OMWBD on the Internet at www.indy.gov/omwbd or by phone at (317) 327-5262.

Respondents can view a list of City OMWBD approved MBE/WBE/VBE/DOBE vendors by going to this web

page: https://www.indy.gov/activity/find-omwbd-contractor and selecting the appropriate monthly “Vendor

Listing” spreadsheet.

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9. Compensation / Cost

Since this is a Request for Qualifications only, any Vendor submission of compensation / costs will cause

your submittal to be rejected. After the City selects a short list of candidates, negotiations will begin with

qualified Vendors and the City will encourage, only at that time, innovative responses regarding compensation

/ costs for representing the City in providing consulting services.

10. Submission Instructions

Please provide an electronic submission of the response to this Request for Qualification. Submissions

must be received before 12:00 Noon Eastern Time on May 8, 2026. Late submissions will not be

accepted or considered.

Please send your submittal via email to Contact Name at Emily.Koschmeder@indy.gov on or before May 8, 2026

at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time. Subject must read Wellness Counselors for IMPD -- RFQUAL-12MPD-409.

Submissions must be signed by a representative of the respondent organization authorized to submit and

establish fees on behalf of the respondent organization and bind the respondent organization to the terms and

conditions of this RFQUAL.

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