Opportunity
San Diego County Ivalua #13005
San Diego County Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Services Solicitation
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
May 18, 2026
Identifier
13005
NAICS
621330, 621420
San Diego County is seeking qualified providers for Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Services to deliver 24/7/365 non-law enforcement crisis intervention and de-escalation for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises across the county. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Behavioral Health Services - Department of Purchasing and Contracting - Scope of Services: - 24/7/365 mobile crisis response, rapid intervention, and de-escalation - Care coordination for up to 30 days post-crisis - Community training and collaboration with law enforcement, schools, and other agencies - Teams must include: - California licensed practitioners (authorized for Welfare & Institutions Code 5150/5585 holds) - Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists - Dedicated law enforcement and tribal liaisons - Emphasis on culturally informed care, equity, and linguistic diversity - Billing capability for Medi-Cal and commercial insurance required - Geographic Coverage: - Lot 1: North Inland and North Coastal regions (minimum 14 teams) - Lot 2: North Central, Central, South, and East regions (minimum 30 teams) - Up to two contracts may be awarded (one per lot) - Notable Requirements: - 80% of referrals must receive a response within one hour - Organizational capability, cultural competency, and small-local business participation are key evaluation factors - Separate proposals required for each lot - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Place of Performance: - All regions within San Diego County as specified above - Contracting office located at 5560 Overland Avenue, Suite 270, San Diego, CA 92123-1204
Description
The County of San Diego is soliciting proposals for Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Services to provide 24/7 crisis response and de-escalation for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. The solicitation is divided into two lots covering different geographic regions: Lot 1 for North Inland and North Coastal regions, and Lot 2 for North Central, Central, South, and East regions. The contract term is expected to be one year with six one-year options. The County intends to award up to two contracts, one for each lot, and proposals must be submitted separately for each lot.