MISSION & GUIDING PRINCIPLES The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans. OhioMHAS strives to be a national leader in implementing a comprehensive, accessible, and quality-focused system of addiction and mental health care and wellness for all Ohio citizens. PURPOSE The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide on-site dental services at our Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare, Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare and Heartland Behavioral Healthcare facilities. BACKGROUND All services will be provided on the hospital(s) grounds for our mentally ill patients. SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (NOBH) is located at:930 South Detroit Ave,Toledo, Ohio 43614Heartland Behavioral Healthcare (HBH) is located at:3000 Erie Street SouthMassillon, Ohio 44646Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (NBH) is located at:1756 Sagamore RoadNorthfield, Ohio 44019The vendor shall provide all necessary dental equipment, instruments, and dental supplies for each visit. The vendor will certify and provide documentation that all appropriate staff is duly licensed dentists or dental hygienists through the Ohio State Dental Board and remain as such during the duration of this contract. Each location will provide the contractor will adequate, cleared and sanitary space to set up dental equipment in order to provide treatment. Adequate space shall include access to water and electricity. The NOBH Director of Nursing will monitor the clinical performance of the quality of dental services provided on a quarterly basis and collaborate with the Chief Clinical Officer. The HBH Chief Nursing Officer will monitor the clinical performance of the quality of dental services provided every 2 months and collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer. The Northcoast QA/PI department will monitor the clinical performance of the quality of dental services provided on a quarterly basis and collaborate with the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer. The vendor will be responsible for continuously monitoring the quality of services and outcomes of services provide. Such as findings will be reported and communicated to the facility contact person on a regularly established basis. All medical equipment will meet the requirements for all Joint Commission and CMS Hospital Accreditation Standards. All radiology equipment, operators and facilities will be the standards and licensure as prescribed by the Ohio Department of Health & Addiction Services. A licensed biomedical equipment technician or testing firm will inspect, test, and attach appropriate labeling to all medical equipment before it is placed in our service at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare grounds and thereafter on a semi-annual basis each calendar year. All reusable dental instruments brought into each location will have accompanying sterilization cycle and spore testing documentation showing successful sterilization. Dental Services shall include: Routine examinations X-Rays Prophylaxis (cleaning) Amalgam and composite restorations (filings) Simple extractions Complete and partial dentures, including necessary repairs and relining Other necessary services within the scope of the staff dentist**Based upon the acute and immediate nature of the dental needs and the physical and mental condition of the patient. ** Solicitation can be awarded as a multiple award contract, per location, if it is advantageous for the department. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR The supplier will certify and provide documentation that all appropriate staff is duly licensed dentists or dental hygienists through the State of Ohio Dental Board and remain as such during the duration of the contract.Contractor shall not be subject to an unresolved finding for recovery under Section 9.24 of Ohio Revised Code.
Background
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is dedicated to providing statewide leadership in mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. The agency aims to implement a comprehensive, accessible, and quality-focused system of care for all Ohio citizens. This solicitation seeks proposals from qualified contractors to deliver on-site dental services at three facilities: Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (NOBH), Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (NBH), and Heartland Behavioral Healthcare (HBH). All services will be provided on the hospital grounds for mentally ill patients.
Work Details
The contractor will provide all necessary dental equipment, instruments, and supplies for each visit. Services include:
- Routine examinations
- X-Rays
- Prophylaxis (cleaning)
- Amalgam and composite restorations (fillings)
- Simple extractions
- Complete and partial dentures, including necessary repairs and relining
- Other necessary services as determined by the staff dentist based on patient needs.
Each facility will provide adequate space with access to water and electricity for the contractor's operations. The contractor must ensure that all staff are licensed dentists or dental hygienists through the Ohio State Dental Board. Quality of services will be monitored by designated nursing officers at each location on a regular basis.
Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over the State Fiscal Years 2026-2027, specifically from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at three locations in Ohio:
- Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare located at 930 South Detroit Ave, Toledo, Ohio;
- Heartland Behavioral Healthcare located at 3000 Erie Street South, Massillon, Ohio;
- Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare located at 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio.
Bidder Requirements
Contractors must certify that all staff are duly licensed through the State of Ohio Dental Board. They must not have any unresolved findings for recovery under Section 9.24 of the Ohio Revised Code. Additionally, contractors must comply with ethical standards prohibiting any undue influence on OhioMHAS employees.