Howard County Public School System

The buyer is seeking a contractor to provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for its staff members and their immediate families. The EAP will offer comprehensive support services including counseling, work/life assistance, and critical incident response. The program aims to help retain employees, support staff, and assist those whose personal issues may affect job performance. The contractor will provide confidential services and work to integrate with existing health benefits.

• 1/7/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 12/17/2024 - Question Deadline
• 7/1/2025 - Anticipated Contract Start

• At least 5 years experience providing similar services
• Recent experience within past 3 years in K-12 environment
• At least one satisfactory reference from similar contract in last 3 years

• Provide 24-hour crisis hotline staffed by mental health professionals
• Offer up to six face-to-face counseling sessions for employees and family members
• Provide critical incident response counseling for traumatic events
• Offer work/life assistance for issues like childcare, elder care, and financial coaching
• Conduct 40 hours of onsite training and wellness seminars annually
• Provide monthly utilization reports and employee/supervisor satisfaction data
• Participate in benefits open houses and job fairs as requested
• Distribute promotional materials like pamphlets and posters to school locations