Procurement

As a Managing Entity, LSF Health Systems (LSFHS) regularly conducts competitive procurements for behavioral health services that are open to non-profit organizations in our region.

Per Chapter 394 Florida Statutes, LSFHS is not required to competitively procure Network  Service Providers.  LSFHS posts procurement opportunities on this webpage. Please check this page regularly to view announcements about upcoming funding opportunities.

Additionally, all procurement notices are sent out via email to all active LSFHS Network Service Providers, stakeholders and anyone else who has requested to be added to our distribution list.  If you are not currently on our list and would like to be added, please send your contact information to procurement@lsfnet.org.

Current Network Service Providers are evaluated on an ongoing basis through monitoring events, Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), reviews, etc. Refer to the Reallocation of Funds Policy and Procedure below for more information.

Non-network providers who are interested in joining the LSFHS Network should complete the following and submit to procurement@lsfnet.org:

Policies and Procedures:

SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION (SOI) REQUESTS:

ACTIVE SOI REQUESTS

LSF Health Systems (LSFHS) is seeking Submission of information (SOI) requests for specialty programming in the following areas. All funding amounts listed below are subject to change and dependent on the availability of funds from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Grant

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the recipient of a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant called Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH). These funds are dedicated to fund services for people with serious mental health illnesses experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The program requires a match of no less than $1 for every $3 of federal funds received. LSFHS, as the Managing Entity, acts as a supportive resource and technical advisor to awardees, who are any local public or not for profit organization, called PATH providers.

PATH grants are distributed annually to 50 states and offer an array of essential services that include Outreach, Screening and Diagnostic treatment, Habilitation and Rehabilitation, Community Mental Health, Substance Use disorder treatment, Referrals to primary health care, job training, educational training, and Housing services as specified in Section 322(b)(10) of the Public Health Service Act. All the listed services can be offered or a focus on providing one or two of the listed services can be provided. Required data is collected through the HMIS and PDX systems, in addition to the LSFHS Data System.

For more information on PATH, please refer to the following:

The program must follow the requirements referenced in Incorporated Document 24 – PATH.

Proposals must include both Exhibit G and Exhibit C and D.

Personnel requests may include direct and indirect/administrative staff, to support PATH services and promote sustainability and viability of the program.

The anticipated effective date of the proposed contract is February 1, 2026, or sooner. The specific area of need is counties in Circuit 4 – Duval, Nassau, and Clay Counties. LSF Health Systems will accept Submission of Information (SOI) forms with annual budgets, at maximum, of $236,527.16 total by 4:00 PM, Friday, January 15 2026, to procurement@lsfnet.org. Funding is subject to availability of funds from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). The award recipient will be contacted directly.

ARCHIVE SOI REQUESTS
LSF Health Systems (LSFHS) is seeking Submission of information (SOI) requests for specialty programming in the following areas. All funding amounts listed below are subject to change and dependent on the availability of funds from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Children’s Care Coordination Services in Circuit 7
LSF Health Systems seeks to contract with a Network Service Provider(s) in Circuit 7 to provide children’s care coordination services, which includes two (2) Care Coordinators.
Care Coordination serves to assist individuals who are not effectively connected with the services and supports they need to transition successfully from higher levels of care to effective community-based care. Care Coordination is designed to:
Improve transitions from acute and restrictive to less restrictive community-based levels of care;
Decrease avoidable hospitalizations, inpatient care, incarcerations, and homelessness; and
Focus on an individual’s wellness, physical health, and community integration.
Reducing entry into the child welfare system, and increase knowledge of, and access to, community-based services and supports
The program must follow the requirements reference on Incorporated Document 31 – Care Coordination – FY 24-25.
Proposals must include both Exhibit G and Exhibit C and D.
Exhibit G – SOI – Fillable – FY 24-25
Exhibit C and D – Proj Operating and Capital Budget – FY 24-25
The anticipated effective date of the proposed contract may begin on September 1, 2025. The specific area of need is in Circuit 7. Preference will be given to a proposal that can minimize start up time for beginning services.
LSF Health Systems will accept Submission of Information (SOI) forms with Fiscal Year 25-26 budgets, at maximum, of $75,000 per position, annually total by 4:00 PM, Friday, July 31, 2025, to procurement@lsfnet.org. Funding is subject to availability of funds from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). The award recipient will be contacted directly.