RFP 25 134 SUDRS Withdrawal Management and Residential Treatment Services

The Solicitation for RFP DBH 25-134 seeks qualified providers to deliver comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Recovery Services, including withdrawal management and residential treatment, across San Bernardino County, with primary services rendered at the Highland Creek Housing and Wellness Campus in Highland, CA. Proposals must be submitted by 4:00 PM local time on Thursday, August 20, 2026, exclusively through the county’s eProcurement portal or hand-delivered to the Administration office at 550 Hospitality Lane, 1st Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0026; email submissions are prohibited, and late or postmarked responses will be rejected. The contract, estimated at $19,087,102, will run for 23 months from February 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028, and is governed by a best-value award framework that prioritizes programmatic capability over cost alone, with 65% of the evaluation focused on demonstrated ability to serve the target population, service delivery effectiveness, staffing adequacy, facility suitability, and outcome measurement, while 35% evaluates financial health through metrics like cost per participant, liquidity ratios, and reliability of financial statements. Contractors must comply with ASAM Criteria, HIPAA, 42 CFR § 438.206, and California regulatory standards, and are required to implement a Quality Improvement Plan and report outcomes through CalOMS. Financial accountability is enforced through monthly claims submitted electronically with supporting Profit and Loss Statements, reimbursement via Electronic Funds Transfer, and adherence to 2 CFR Part 200. All proposers must certify compliance with federal prohibitions on debarment, disclose prior county contracts or conflicts of interest, and attest to local vendor status if seeking a 5% cost adjustment. Proposals must follow strict formatting rules including double-spaced, 12-point font, consecutively numbered pages, and inclusion of mandatory attachments covering certifications, disclosures, insurance, and organizational information. Background checks for all staff, data security protocols, and indemnification against subcontractor failures are mandatory, while no formal FAR clauses or detailed packaging requirements are specified.