Liz Peterson is a Deputy County Administrator at Health and Human Services Agency. Liz is associated with 15 contracts. Activity spans Other Individual and Family Services, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, and Child and Youth Services.
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The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors is hosting a community design competition, solicitation GEN-2025-0142, to develop a new permanent official seal and logo. The objective is to replace the current visual identity, which is considered too detailed for modern reproduction and overly focused on Gold Rush heritage, with a design that better represents the current diversity of the county's landscapes, people, industries, and values while still honoring its history.
Residents and designers are invited to submit original concepts to the County Administration Office in Sonora, California. The response deadline for this solicitation is August 31, 2026. The selected designs will establish the county's permanent visual identity for future generations. Interested parties may contact Deputy County Administrator Liz Peterson for further information.
Tuolumne County, California, is soliciting proposals under RFP-2025-0141 for a contractor to provide hazard fuel reduction and defensible space services in Sonora. The contract term extends through July 31, 2028, with funding contingent upon annual County appropriations. The scope of work involves hazard tree removal and vegetation management, requiring the contractor to execute authorized work releases, provide photographic evidence of completion, and ensure full debris removal. Performance is monitored via digital reporting systems, including ESRI ArcGIS Survey123, and final acceptance is based on 100 percent task completion, adherence to Cal/OSHA and CA MUTCD standards, and the possession of a valid C-61/D-49 CSLB license.
The award will be determined through a trade-off process based on three weighted factors: reasonable cost of service (40 percent), service delivery methodology and approach (35 percent), and qualifications and experience (25 percent). Proposers must be authorized to conduct business in California and meet specific insurance requirements, including an A.M. Best rating of at least A:VII. Key personnel must be licensed in California, and at least one foreman must be fluent in English. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the County's e-Procurement portal by August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Required submissions include a statement of understanding, company information, personnel details, disclosures regarding conflicts of interest or litigation, and evidence of professional experience.
Tuolumne County is seeking proposals to deliver employment services and emergency support services to justice-involved individuals under its Proposition 47 Cohort 5 Grant, with a performance period spanning from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. The contract, solicited under RFP-2025-0130, is designed to address systemic barriers to reentry in a rural environment where limited transportation, lack of stable housing, unemployment, and insufficient access to basic necessities such as food and hygiene supplies impede successful rehabilitation. The County’s approach integrates employment pathways with immediate supportive services and treatment supervision to promote rapid stabilization, workforce engagement, and long-term community reintegration. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the County’s procurement portal by August 9, 2026, and will be evaluated using a best-value approach based on four weighted criteria: Reasonable Cost of Service (30%), Service Delivery/Methodology (25%), Completeness of Proposal (pass/fail gatekeeper), and Qualifications (20%). The estimated contract value ranges from $1,601,242 to $2,277,702, encompassing both grant funds and leveraged resources.
The winning proposer will be required to implement a comprehensive service model that includes mobile outreach, community-based collaboration, and structured case management, with key deliverables such as a Local Evaluation Plan, Quarterly Performance Reports, and an Annual Evaluation Report. All personnel must hold valid California professional licenses, and the contractor must maintain specified insurance coverage, including $2 million in commercial general liability and $1 million in automobile liability, with the County named as an additional insured. The contract imposes strict compliance obligations related to data confidentiality under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, record retention per grant guidelines, and adherence to nondiscrimination and accessibility standards. Indemnification clauses require the contractor to hold the County harmless from liabilities arising from its operations, except in cases of the County’s sole negligence or willful misconduct. The County retains significant discretion to extend, modify, reduce funding, or terminate the agreement without liability based on budgetary constraints or performance concerns, and all successful proposals may become binding contractual terms. Key personnel must be identified by name and credentials, and any conflicts of interest with County officials must be disclosed upfront. No federal FAR clauses apply, as this is a county-level grant-funded service agreement, and submissions must comply with local procedures rather than federal procurement
Tuolumne County is seeking qualified non-profit Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to deliver structured substance use recovery programming and support services under the Proposition 47 Cohort 5 Grant initiative, aimed at reducing recidivism and improving outcomes for justice-involved individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The contract requires comprehensive services including case management, risk and needs assessments, outpatient substance use disorder treatment, employment and education support, community navigation, and access to residential treatment and medication-assisted treatment, all delivered in non-custodial, community-based settings. Providers must implement evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care, while maintaining compliance with BSCC reporting standards and utilizing a mandated data template for participant tracking. All services must be coordinated with Probation, Behavioral Health, the Superior Court, and other community partners to ensure a collaborative system of care that builds recovery capital and addresses criminogenic risk factors.
Proposers must be non-profit CBOs with demonstrable experience serving justice-involved populations and must submit a complete proposal including a detailed budget and narrative, organizational credentials, key staff bios with licenses and certifications, and at least three references from the past five years. The evaluation is weighted 30% for reasonable cost of service, 25% for service delivery methodology, 20% for qualifications, and 25% for proposal completeness, which serves as a mandatory pass/fail gate. Contracts are reimbursement-based and subject to bi-weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team approvals, with payment contingent on timely and accurate documentation. The contract term extends through June 30, 2029, with renewals contingent upon adequate funding, demonstrated program success, continued county need, and contractor flexibility. Providers must carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $2 million per occurrence, auto liability of $1 million per accident, and workers’ compensation with employer’s liability at $1 million per accident, with the County named as an additional insured on primary, non-contributory policies. All data must be secured and shared in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and contractors must indemnify the County against liabilities arising from their performance except for the County’s sole negligence or willful misconduct. Proposals are due via the County’s e-procurement platform by 5:00 p.m. on August 9, 2026, and any submission via email, fax, or hard copy will be rejected.
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621420
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
The County of Tuolumne is soliciting proposals under solicitation GEN-2025-0118 for the development of 136 Columbia Way Surplus property, with the intent to leverage opioid settlement funds for community-based behavioral health initiatives. The project must comply with the California Surplus Land Act exemption under Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(A), and any resulting development must adhere to deed restrictions, County monitoring obligations, and Opioid Settlement Funding conditions, including review and approval by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Proposals will be evaluated based on project feasibility, affordability for low-income populations, capacity to deliver integrated supportive services for individuals with substance use disorders, and long-term financial sustainability, with a mandatory requirement that at least 50% of funds be allocated to High Impact Abatement Activities such as expanding SUD treatment infrastructure, providing naloxone, diverting individuals from the justice system into care, and targeting interventions toward vulnerable youth and communities of color. All expenditures must align with Exhibit E of the National Opioid Settlement Agreements and comply with California State-Subdivision Agreements, which prohibit spending on law enforcement equipment, non-FDA-approved medications, or unrelated infrastructure. The County will conduct good-faith negotiations with the selected proposer, and award is contingent on full compliance with financial accountability standards, including adherence to GAAP, tracking of funding sources, and annual reporting to the Department of Health Care Services. The solicitation is open through June 2, 2026, with submissions required through an online portal, and the contracting office is located in Sonora, California, under the Health and Human Services Agency. No formal FAR clauses, contract pricing, packaging requirements, or commercial offeror certifications are included, as the solicitation targets public entities and focuses on compliance with public health funding mandates rather than commercial procurement norms.
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New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
Tuolumne County, a rural region in California with a population of about 55,000, is seeking Telepsychiatry services to support its Behavioral Health Department. This department provides extensive mental health and substance abuse services including 24/7 crisis intervention through the Crisis, Assessment & Intervention Program (CAIP), outpatient mental health treatments for all age groups, medication management, case and group therapies, as well as specialized outpatient alcohol and drug treatment programs addressing dual diagnosis, perinatal care, adolescent interventions, and court-mandated treatments. Due to ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining psychiatric prescribers locally, the county intends to utilize telepsychiatry to ensure these critical services remain accessible.
The contract solicitation, titled "Telepsychiatry Services" (RFP-2025-0116), was posted on April 10, 2026, with a response deadline of May 16, 2026. The office overseeing the contract is based in Sonora, California, under the Behavioral Health Department of the county administration. Points of contact include a Senior Staff Services Analyst and the Deputy County Administrator, providing channels for communication and coordination. This solicitation reflects the county's commitment to leveraging remote psychiatric expertise to maintain continuous and comprehensive behavioral health services for its residents.
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621420
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
The contract pertains to the provision of Day Treatment Intensive and Day Rehabilitation services as mandated under specific California regulations and the State Plan Amendment. These services target Medi-Cal beneficiaries who meet established criteria and involve structured programs aimed at improving, maintaining, or restoring personal independence and functioning through rehabilitation and therapy. Day Rehabilitation focuses on therapeutic and psychosocial activities designed to support learning and development, while Day Treatment Intensive offers a multidisciplinary therapy program intended either as an alternative to hospitalization or to help maintain clients in a less restrictive community environment. Both service types include assessment, treatment planning, therapy, and psychosocial rehabilitation.
This solicitation, issued by the Behavioral Health Department in California, specifically targets service delivery within the state and calls for qualified organizations to provide these mandated services. The solicitation was posted in April 2026, with responses due by mid-May 2026. Key contacts for this opportunity include senior and deputy county officials located in Tuolumne County, facilitating communications and contract administration. The program emphasizes serving a distinct group of beneficiaries and requires a minimum engagement of three to four hours per day depending on service type, reflecting a commitment to comprehensive mental health support within the community.
The contract focuses on delivering Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) services as part of California's ongoing efforts to improve mental health care for foster children and youth. It builds on previous reforms mandated by the 2011 Katie A. v. Bontà settlement and the 2015 Continuum of Care Reform (AB 403), which aimed to reduce group home placements and the length of time foster children spend there. The TFC model provides intensive, trauma-informed, and highly coordinated care for children and youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs, with specially trained foster parents playing a central role under the supervision of licensed clinicians from Foster Family Agencies (FFAs). These services are funded through Medi-Cal’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) program, ensuring access to comprehensive, preventive care for individuals under 21.
This solicitation, issued by the California Behavioral Health Department, is aimed at selecting providers qualified to deliver these specialized foster care services. The proposal must be submitted by April 17, 2026, and the contract will be managed out of Tuolumne County, California. Primary points of contact for this solicitation are Abraham McDonald, Senior Staff Services Analyst, and Liz Peterson, Deputy County Administrator. The initiative represents a continuation of systemic reform efforts to better meet the mental health needs of foster youth through coordinated and trauma-informed foster care services within California’s public health framework.
The Tuolumne County Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Social Services, is seeking to establish a Qualified Provider List of three to five individuals to provide Quality Parenting and Caregiving Respite Services at the County-owned Tuolumne County Resource Family Home. The primary objective is to provide respite care for the facility's contracted caregivers, supporting a total of seventy-six days of respite per year, consisting of four days per month and four one-week vacations. Qualified providers must be capable of supporting children and families facing complex challenges such as substance abuse, mental illness, and poverty, with a focus on achieving the best permanency options and reunification.
Eligible contractors must possess a current Resource Family Approval certificate, a California Class C driver's license, and first aid/CPR certification with health screening clearance. Responsibilities include 24-hour residence during respite periods, transporting children to appointments and school, maintaining a safe environment, and documenting child behaviors. The County provides the vehicle and insurance for duties performed at the facility. Compensation is set at a daily rate of 100 dollars, with individual contract values not to exceed 10,000 dollars. Selection is based on a combination of proposal completeness, certification status, and overall quality, with a preference for those most advantageous to the County. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the County's e-Procurement platform, and current County of Tuolumne employees are ineligible to apply.
