2623530- LPSB- WELLNESS- SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS

The contract is for the provision of substance abuse counseling services to employees of the Los Angeles County District, under solicitation RFB-IS-26200813, issued by the Department of Internal Services of California. Two counselors are required, each to provide 500 hours of service, with performance confined to Los Angeles County and delivery of services from a private, soundproofed office that enables 24/7 on-call availability, emergency response within 60 minutes, and timely voicemail replies. Services include same-day intake, participation in workplace training, and full development and implementation of a Peer Support Program, all while adhering to strict confidentiality standards and compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Labor Code for prevailing wages and NIST SP 800-88 for data destruction. Contractors must supply all necessary equipment, including HIPAA-compliant systems and secure telehealth platforms, and provide staff with photo identification badges and successful background investigations at their own expense. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with the County retaining discretion to select the most responsive and responsible bidder based on compliance with all mandatory requirements. All bidders must submit a complete package through the online Vendor Self Service portal by the April 23, 2026 deadline, including numerous certified forms such as organizational affidavits, commercial useful function certifications, CBE documentation, prevailing wage commitments, and vaccination compliance statements. Payment for mileage is allowed at the County’s current rate, with detailed itemization required on invoices, though no specific payment office or accounting codes are provided. The contract has no defined start or end dates but operates under an annual payment cap of $100,000. Contractors must also undergo training in trauma-informed care, burnout prevention, and cultural competency, and are subject to performance reviews and potential termination for non-compliance with District policies. No formal FAR clauses are applied; instead, obligations are governed by county-specific requirements and administrative directives outlined in the solicitation and its appendices.