REBID - Outpatient Mental Health Services Provider

The County of Merced Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is soliciting proposals for a rebid of in-person Outpatient Specialty Mental Health Services for adults, specifically targeting those with serious mental illness, including individuals who are gravely disabled or at risk of being conserved. The scope of work encompasses individual and group therapy, rehabilitation, case management, and crisis intervention. Services must be Medi-Cal reimbursable and comply with California Code of Regulations Title 9, DHCS Behavioral Health Information Notices, and the Behavioral Health Services Act. Key deliverables include initial assessments within 30 days, quarterly progress monitoring, and comprehensive data reporting via the County-approved Electronic Health Record system, adhering to BHOATR and Individual Service Level standards. The selection process is based on a 100-point evaluation matrix focusing on organizational experience, Medi-Cal compliance, and fiscal management, with the award granted to the most qualified and advantageous bidder rather than the lowest cost provider. Bidders must submit a structured proposal including a signature page, executive summary, technical approach, and a detailed cost proposal. Required certifications include professional and business licenses, criminal background checks for owners with 5 percent or more stake, and a signed agreement to the sample contract. The contractor must maintain significant insurance coverages, including 2 million dollars in aggregate for general liability and 2 million dollars for cyber liability. Payment is issued within 30 days of an approved invoice, contingent upon the continued appropriation of local, state, or federal funding.