Certified Peer Specialist

Location:	Pennsylvania
Posted:	Apr 22, 2026
Due:	May 7, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Pennsylvania
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services
Solicitation No:	6100065812
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General Information

Department for this solicitation:

Procurement

Date Prepared:

04/09/26

Types:

IFB

Advertisement Type:

Service

Materials

Service & Materials

PW Construction

Agency Construction

Real Estate

Solicitation/Project#:

6100065812

Solicitation/Project Title:

Certified Peer Specialist

Description:

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections (DOC), has a need to procure Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) services from an agency licensed by the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS.) at Erie CCC, Pittsburgh CCC, Scranton CCC, and York CCC.

This is a multiple award contract by location (CCC). The DOC reserves the right to award a contract per CCC.

Only electronic bids will be accepted.

Department Information
Department/Agency:	Department of Corrections	Delivery Location:	Erie Pittsburgh Scranton York
County:	Multiple	Duration:	Multiyear

Contact Information
First Name:	Amanda	Last Name:	Wasko
Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX)	717-728-3914	Email:	amawasko@pa.gov

Solicitation Information
Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the Solicitation Due Date no later than the Solicitation Due Time as set forth in the solicitation. Any conflict between the dates and/or times contained in the solicitation itself or its attachments and this advertisement shall be resolved in favor of the solicitation.
Solicitation Start Date:	04/09/26
Solicitation Due Date:	05/07/26	Solicitation Due Time:	10:00 AM
Solicitation Opening Date:	05/07/26	Solicitation Opening Time:	10:01 AM
Opening Location:	Virtual
No. of Addendums:	1

Amended Date:	04/22/26

Related Solicitation Files

Original Files

	Statement of Work.pdf
	Appendix A - CPS Position Description.pdf
	Terms and Conditions.pdf
	locating and responding to a solicitation.pdf

Flyers/Addendums

Solicitation Addendum From (BOP 1305).docx

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I. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections (DOC), has a need

to procure Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) services from an agency licensed by the

Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS.). The Selected

Bidder must provide one (1) fulltime CPS for each of the identified Community

Corrections Centers (CCCs). The CPS will be utilized to provide peer support and

crisis intervention support to reentrants living in CCCs. There is an average of 72

individuals at each of our state sites, about 30% with a MH diagnosis.

The locations include Erie CCC in Erie County houses up to 140 male reentrants

(137 West 2nd Street, Erie, PA 16507), Pittsburgh CCC in Allegheny County houses

42 female reentrants (535 South Aiken Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232), Scranton

CCC in Lackawanna County houses 42 male reentrants (240 Adams Avenue,

Scranton, PA 18503), and York CCC in York County houses 36 male reentrants

(317 West Market Street, York PA 17401).

Community Corrections Centers are geared toward assisting reentrants to prepare

themselves to live in the community. The CCC provides an atmosphere supportive of an

individual’s best efforts to return to a positive lifestyle. The CCC program is designed to

assist with the responsibilities of living in a community setting, while working on reentry

goals to become reintegrated back into society. All reentrants are expected to secure

employment, apply for disability, or peruse educational / vocational training. While

residing at the CCC, individuals are responsible for the purchasing and preparation of

food, payment of court costs, fines and restitution, maintaining personal hygiene,

attending mandated treatment, and maintaining the cleanliness of the Center. In addition,

a strict set of rules and regulations are in place which reentrants are required to adhere to

at all times.

This is a multiple award contract by location (CCC). The DOC reserves the right to

award a contract per CCC. Bidders may bid on one or multiple CCC locations. The

DOC reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of CPS required based on

need. The DOC reserves the right to issue supplemental bids periodically to add

additional CCC locations as determined by the Issuing Officer and the DOC. New

potential Bidders may seek to be added to the list of contracted suppliers by

submitting a bid during that time. Existing contract suppliers may seek to add

additional locations to their contract by submitting a bid during that time.

II. ISSUING OFFICER

Questions regarding the bid should be directed towards Amanda Wasko at

amawasko@pa.gov.

III. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Bidder will provide one (1) CPS to work fulltime in a CCC location for 37.5 hours per

week. The CPS will work Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. The CPS will

receive a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The CPS will not work on official state holidays

(New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth,

Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day, Veterans Day,

Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day). The CPS may occasionally

be required to work overtime or on weekends as needed. Overtime and weekend work

must have prior approval by the DOC and will be paid at 1.5x the regular rate. Telework

will not be offered. All services must be provided on site. CPS services will continue

until September 30, 2026, but may be renewed for additional terms, based on the

availability of funding, for a length of time not to exceed 5 years. Pricing may be

negotiated at the anniversary date of the contract upon mutual agreement of the

Department of Corrections and the Bidder.

ID badges will be provided by the Commonwealth. CPSs working at Commonwealth

locations may work with both Federal and State employees and must be identifiable at

all times as a contractor by wearing a Commonwealth provided identification badge. The

CPS must follow Management Directive 625.10. The Department will provide a

workspace, computer, phone, internet, email and basic office supplies. Upon prior

approval, the Department may cover public transportation costs for escorting reentrants

to appointments.

All charges, including wages, benefits paid to supplier employees, costs of equipment,

costs for supervision, overhead, insurance etc. shall be included in the bid hourly bill

rate. The supplier may not charge a higher price than that provided in the bid.

The Commonwealth will not reimburse the selected Bidder for travel, meals,

lodging or other expenses except when the Commonwealth requires a CPS to travel

outside of his or her assigned location (i.e. assigned work location). Travel expenses

will be reimbursed in accordance with the Commonwealth Travel Policy. The selected

Bidder will be reimbursed for the travel of a CPS if all of the following criteria is met:

1. The Commonwealth requires the CPS to travel outside of his or her assigned

work location;

2. The travel is pre-approved by the agency supervisor;

3. A travel line item is reflected on the purchase order;

4. All necessary proof of travel (refer to Management Directive 230.10 above)

must be submitted to the Agency supervisor in a timely manner. Requests for

reimbursement beyond 60 days of the original travel date will not be reimbursed.

The selected Bidder will be reimbursed for all CPS hours worked during an engagement

and will be paid in accordance with the Cost Submittal. CPS hours worked must not

exceed the hours on the PO without prior agency approval and a CPS cannot work

beyond the expiration date of a purchase order. The DOC will not pay for CPS hours that

exceed the PO limit without an approved change to the PO nor will the agency pay for a

CPS who continues to work after a purchase order has expired, unless a new approved

purchase order is in place. The selected Bidder shall track the available hours and usage

and prohibit billing beyond the allotted hours/expiration date on a PO.

The selected Bidder, at a minimum, must:

A. Provide a CPS to work in one or more of the identified CCCs. The CPS

must meet the DOC’s requirements (Section V) and satisfactorily adhere

to the work outlined in the position description (Appendix A).

a. The selected Bidder may propose the use of a CPS that is a former

employee of the Commonwealth but must disclose this

information to the DOC. The selected Bidder may not propose the

use of a former Commonwealth employee as a CPS within one (1)

year of their separation from the Commonwealth. Any former

Commonwealth employee must be in compliance with all

applicable laws and policy, including the Pennsylvania Public

Official and Employee Ethics Act.

B. Provide qualified CPSs for the CPS job title identified in Appendix A and

the Cost Submittal. Bidder must track CPS certification and notify the

DOC if a CPS certification lapses, or will lapse, during the contract term.

The DOC may pay for re-certification costs with prior approval.

a. Credential all potential candidates before presenting the

candidates to the DOC for an interview on an as needed basis. For

additional information on the credentialing process, refer to

Section IV.

b. Propose CPSs that are able to work for the entire duration of the

contract unless the Commonwealth provides prior written

approval.

c. Bidder must ensure all background checks and approvals are in

place per DOC policy.

C. Manage all candidate-related human resource issues. The selected Bidder

must have a plan in place to address nonperformance/personnel issues

with a CPS. The DOC reserves the right to require the immediate

termination of a CPS. The CPS must be in good standing and must be

immediately removed from the site if a certification lapses or if they lose

their certification. The DOC must be notified within 24 hours and new

CPS candidates must be provided to the DOC.

The selected Bidder must maintain all licenses and approvals required;

and comply with all laws, regulations, policies and procedures applicable

to the services provided through the term of the contract. In the event a

license has been revoked or identified as provisional, the supplier must

inform the DOC Program Manager and provide a Corrective Action Plan

to address the identified deficiencies. Referrals may be

suspended/withdrawn during the revoked or provisional timeframe.

D. The selected Bidder and deployed CPSs must abide by all applicable

Commonwealth and DOC laws, policies and procedures. The selected

Bidder must abide by the Commonwealth IT policies.

a. Bidder shall ensure compliance with all required security

procedures at each worksite for signing in and out, obtaining and

displaying contractor badges or other necessary identification or

other requirements as deemed necessary. Particularly sensitive

areas may require Commonwealth staff to accompany the CPS.

These procedures may vary from location to location and must be

followed.

b. Any correspondence that is sent by the CPS while working for the

Commonwealth must include the following statement: “I am not a

government employee and have no legal authority to obligate any

Federal or State government in any way.”

E. The selected Bidder will conduct onboarding training to the CPS.

Training shall include, but not be limited to: how to use the contract and

specialized DOC training, if applicable. Bidder must ensure all required

trainings are completed by the CPS within the required timeframe. Any

DOC required trainings that involve travel will be provided by DOC.

Travel expenses incurred are reimbursable per Management Directive

230.10 Travel Policy.

F. Manage and mentor the CPS.

G. Manage all relationships and payments to the CPS(s) for any

services rendered. No payments will be made by the Commonwealth

directly to any CPS(s) nor will the Commonwealth deal directly with any

CPS(s).

H. The selected Bidder must provide any reports requested by the

Commonwealth at no additional cost.

I. The selected Bidder must report any arrest of a person providing services

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