Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) 26-08 Mental Health Day Rehabilitation Services

The Alameda County Behavioral Health Department (ACBHD) is issuing Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) 26-08 to establish a pool of Services as Needed (SAN) contracts for Mental Health Day Rehabilitation (DR) services. These mid-to-high intensity, group-based programs are designed for children and young adults ages 6 to 21, serving as a step-up from outpatient care and a step-down from acute or residential settings. The goal is to improve personal independence and functioning through the teaching of psychosocial and self-management skills. The contract term generally spans one to three years, with potential renewals based on performance and funding. Reimbursement follows Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) per day rates, specifically 387.66 dollars for full days and 258.44 dollars for half days. To be eligible, bidders must have at least three years of experience providing specialty mental health services to the priority population and two years of experience billing Medi-Cal through a county within the last three years. Key requirements include maintaining valid fire clearances for program sites, adhering to Medi-Cal and ACBHD clinical documentation standards, and ensuring all staff are screened against OIG and other exclusion lists. The county provides preference points for certified Small Local and Emerging Business (SLEB) or local bidders. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by 2:00 pm on January 5, 2027. Selection is based on a qualification process conducted by SMHS experts, and the county may award contracts to a single or multiple providers.