RFP - INTEGRATED PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION (IPEI)

The County of San Diego has issued solicitation RFP 13386 for Integrated Prevention and Early Intervention (IPEI) services, a cost-reimbursement contract designed to provide developmental and behavioral screenings, assessments, and treatment for children aged 0 to 5 and their caregivers throughout San Diego County. The selected contractor will be responsible for the start-up, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of the program, utilizing evidence-based models such as Motivational Interviewing, Dyadic care, and Healthy Steps. Key deliverables include mental health screenings for caregivers, care coordination with closed-loop referrals, and the submission of outcome-based data. The contract features an initial one-year term with the possibility of four one-year extensions and additional incremental options of up to six months. Award decisions will be based on best value, prioritizing relevant experience with the target population, proficiency in multidisciplinary approaches, and a proven track record of implementing trauma-informed practices and Medi-Cal billing. Proposals must be submitted via BuyNet by January 11, 2027, and must adhere to a 30-page narrative limit. Administrative requirements include monthly invoicing to the Contracting Officer's Representative, strict confidentiality and MFA verification for CMEDS system access, and compliance with federal grant audit requirements for expenditures exceeding 750,000 dollars. The County also emphasizes cultural competency, sustainability per Board Policy B-67, and the utilization of disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned business enterprises.