San Benito County Opengov #BH26-005

San Benito County Telepsychiatry Services Solicitation

San Benito County Behavioral Health Department is seeking qualified agencies to provide telepsychiatry services for adults and youth through a multi-year contract. - Buyer: County of San Benito, Behavioral Health Department - Services requested: - Telepsychiatry services delivered via videoconferencing - 2.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) licensed providers required (MD, DO, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant) - Providers must hold valid California medical licenses, DEA certification, and professional liability insurance - Services include psychiatric evaluations, therapy, medication management, patient education, and administrative support - Bilingual (English/Spanish) capability preferred - Providers must use the County's electronic health record system and comply with HIPAA, state, and federal telehealth laws - Emphasis on evidence-based practices - No specific OEMs or technology vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified service providers - Providers are responsible for their own office space and telemedicine technology - Evaluation criteria include experience, service model, staff qualifications, innovation, and financial feasibility - Contract duration: three years, with annual funding cycles and possible extensions based on performance and funding

Description

The County of San Benito, through the Behavioral Health Department, is soliciting proposals for Telepsychiatry Services. The contract is multi-year, proposed for 3 years, aiming to contract 2.5 full-time equivalent providers to deliver telepsychiatry services including psychiatric evaluations, therapy, patient education, and medication management via telemedicine technology. Providers must be licensed medical professionals and comply with all relevant laws and regulations. The County will select the proposal that presents the best value and is most advantageous to the County and the public.

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