Public Notice: Request for Proposals (RFP)
Access in Action Plan Consultant and Facilitator
Issued By: Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
Release Date: June 19, 2026 Proposal Submission Deadline: July 23, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. ET
Project Overview
The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County (MHRSB) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or organizations to facilitate the development of our Access in Action Plan.
As part of Goal 1 of our 2026 Strategic Plan, this cross-organizational framework intentionally evolves our prior 2021 Equity in Action work, moving from internal DEI practices toward an outward, community-embedded, access-driven model. The selected partner will work collaboratively with MHRSB staff, providers, and community members to identify, document, and fundamentally reduce systemic barriers that prevent residents from reaching behavioral health care.
The plan will focus heavily on reaching underserved and hard-to-serve populations by addressing six core access barrier domains:
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Awareness: Public knowledge of available services.
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Navigation: Clarity of system entry points and provider handoffs.
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Geography: Equitable distribution and reach of services across Lucas County.
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Language: Accessibility of materials and services for non-English speakers.
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Stigma: Barriers rooted in fear, shame, or distrust of the behavioral health system.
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System Complexity: Structural and procedural delays that prevent or delay care.
Important Dates & Procurement Timeline
Please note the following critical milestones for this competitive bidding process:
| Milestone | Date / Deadline |
| RFP Official Release Date |
June 19, 2026 |
| Deadline to Register for Bidders Conference |
⚠️ CORRECTION (Posted June 25, 2026): Please note that pre-registration by June 22 is not required to attend the Bidder’s Conference. The conference is open to all interested parties, and registration status does not impact eligibility for this RFP. |
| Virtual Bidders Conference (Live Webinar) |
June 26, 2026 Click the link below to see Bidder’s Conference Teams Meeting information. Bidders Meeting- Community Wellness Mini-Grants Teams Meeting Info |
| Deadline for Written Questions |
July 16, 2026 |
| Proposals Due (Electronic Submission Only) |
July 23, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. ET
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| Notification of Award |
By August 20, 2026 |
RFP Documentation & Submission Criteria
Applicants must review the full specifications, insurance requirements, and evaluation criteria outlined in the official RFP document. Proposals must follow the specified section order and must not exceed seven pages (excluding the cover sheet and relevant attachments).
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DOWNLOAD THE FULL RFP: Access in Action Plan Consultant (PDF)
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Register for the Bidders Conference: To receive login credentials for the June 26th webinar, email
netmail@lcmhrsb.oh.govno later than June 22, 2026.
Notice regarding inquiries: All written questions concerning this RFP must be submitted to
netmail@lcmhrsb.oh.gov. Responses to all inquiries will be compiled and posted publicly on this page. Applicants are strictly prohibited from contacting other MHRSB staff members directly regarding this project, as doing so may result in disqualification.
The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities, and to award the contract in whole or in part if deemed in the best interest of the Board. All entities responding to this RFP must be in compliance with all federal, state, and local civil rights and equal employment laws.
Updated: July 1, 2026
Access in Action Plan Bidders Meeting Presentation Slides
MHRSB 2026 Full Strategic Plan
Copy of Lucas County Equity in Action Strategic Plan (framework) From 1/2022
Updated: July 8, 2026
AIA RFP Bidders Conference Teams Meeting Recording Transcript 6/26/26 Inclcudes Q&A section from meeting.
AIA Bidders Conference Meeting Chat Transcript
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