Children's Residential Intensive Services Program (ChRIS)

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health has issued Request for Qualifications DBH RFQ 25-99 to identify qualified organizations to provide Children's Residential Intensive Services within Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs. This procurement process aims to establish a list of eligible providers for Specialty Mental Health Services, with a total aggregate funding availability of 21.2 million dollars annually. The contract term is scheduled to extend through June 30, 2031. The solicitation, identified as DBHE26-ADMN-6420, requires providers to submit detailed budget schedules covering multiple fiscal years from 2026 through 2031. These requirements include comprehensive staffing worksheets for service delivery and indirect staff, operating and administrative cost justifications, and service projections for Modes 05, 10, and 15. Providers must adhere to specific guidelines regarding FTE calculations, fringe benefits, and cost allocation percentages to ensure compliance with the program's budgetary standards.