Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit

The County of Ventura is soliciting proposals for the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit under Tender #246913, with a deadline for submissions on September 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The contract requires the provision of psychiatric crisis stabilization services for youth aged 6 through 17 who are either involuntarily detained under Welfare and Institutions Code 5585.50 or voluntarily receiving care due to serious emotional disturbance or acute psychiatric symptoms, all in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 9. Services must be delivered in a setting designed to stabilize youth in crisis, prevent hospitalization, and facilitate safe transitions to appropriate long-term care systems. The successful vendor will be expected to staff qualified mental health professionals, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure round-the-clock availability for assessments, interventions, and ongoing support tailored to the unique needs of this population. The contracting officer for this solicitation is Noemi Reyes, reachable via email at Noemi.Reyes@venturacounty.gov, and interested parties must register on the County of Ventura’s official website to participate. All bids must address the specific care standards outlined in state regulations, demonstrate capacity to handle both voluntary and involuntary cases, and show a clear plan for coordination with local child welfare, behavioral health, and emergency services. The place of performance is located in Ventura, California, and while the contract does not specify a set-aside classification or NAICS code, it is open to qualified providers who can meet the operational, clinical, and administrative requirements detailed in the full solicitation. Bidders are cautioned to verify all requirements directly through the County of Ventura’s portal, as Biddingo.com provides only informational summaries and is not responsible for third-party content or accuracy.