Long Beach Reentry Services Mental Health

The City of Long Beach is seeking qualified organizations within the local service area or with satellite offices to provide mental health and outreach services aimed at engaging individuals who have been arrested, charged, or convicted of offenses and who self-identify as having mental health issues. The contract, titled Long Beach Reentry Services – Mental Health, is managed by the Long Beach Health Department and is open for responses until August 28, 2025. The project has a budget range between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and falls under the NAICS code 621330, which pertains to outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment centers. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of organizations that can effectively connect with the target population to facilitate mental health support and outreach, supporting the city’s efforts to improve reentry services and mental health outcomes for justice-involved individuals. The procurement process involves vendors submitting their proposals through the Long Beach Buys system, with detailed user guides available to assist in the submission process. These guides outline the steps for locating solicitations, creating and submitting quotes, handling validation errors, uploading necessary attachments, and reviewing submissions before finalizing. The process emphasizes transparency, accuracy, and compliance with bid requirements to ensure responsive and competitive proposals. The contract aims to foster partnerships with organizations capable of delivering comprehensive mental health services tailored to the needs of justice-involved populations, ultimately supporting Long Beach’s broader public health and criminal justice initiatives.