Opportunity
County of Ventura Bonfire #RFP 223476
Operation of Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) for Ventura County Behavioral Health
Posted
February 20, 2026
Respond By
April 06, 2026
Identifier
RFP 223476
NAICS
623220
Ventura County Behavioral Health, part of the Health Care Agency (HCA), is seeking qualified vendors to operate a 24/7/365 Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU): - Government Buyer: - Ventura County Behavioral Health (Health Care Agency) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in this solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive management and operation of an Adult CSU - Includes mental health services, facility operations, nursing, food service, and quality assurance - Service must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must provide detailed organizational profiles, staffing plans, and implementation approaches - Proposals must include strategies for community partnership, cultural competency, and accessibility - Quality assurance and evaluation methods are required - Rate proposals must include both hourly and daily structures, adhering to county guidelines - Financial documents, references, and compliance documentation are mandatory - Demonstrated organizational capacity and community collaboration are emphasized - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are referenced in this opportunity
Description
Ventura County Behavioral Health is seeking qualified applicants to operate a 24/7/365 Crisis Stabilization Unit for adults. The unit will provide immediate therapeutic response for acute behavioral health crises to prevent inpatient hospitalization. The solicitation includes detailed requirements for organizational qualifications, staffing, community partnerships, cultural competency, quality assurance, and rate proposals. The contract aims to support mental health services including operations and management of the CSU.