San Diego County Ivalua #RFP 1038

San Diego County Awards Early Intervention for Prevention of Psychosis Program Contract to Pathways Community Services LLC dba Clarvida

San Diego County has awarded a contract for an Early Intervention for Prevention of Psychosis Program targeting youth and young adults ages 10–25 with emerging or prodromal symptoms of psychosis. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Department of Purchasing and Contracting - Key contacts: Charmaine Portacio (Procurement Contracting Officer), John M. Pellegrino (Director), Allen R. Hunsberger (Assistant Director) - Awarded Vendor: - Pathways Community Services, LLC dba Clarvida - Services Requested: - Comprehensive behavioral health program including: - Prevention: Community education and gatekeeper training to identify and refer at-risk youth - Early Intervention: Screening and assessment (mental health, substance abuse, violence, abuse, physical health) - Intensive Treatment: Psychoeducation, multi-family groups, peer support, IPS supported employment, harm reduction, and other behavioral health interventions - Use of evidence-based models such as Portland Identification and Early Referral (PIER) or other Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) models (PIER experience preferred but not mandatory) - Emphasis on cultural and linguistic competence; submission of a Linguistic and Cultural Diversity Plan required - Detailed staffing and training requirements per Statement of Work - Data collection and reporting per County and OPOH requirements - DVBE/SDVOSB subcontracting goal (3%) - Feasible implementation plan required for providers without a current San Diego County presence - Contract Structure and Value: - Initial term of nine months, with four one-year option periods - Total estimated contract value: $12,661,177–$14,067,974 (including start-up funding) - One-time ancillary funding available for new providers (up to $150,000) - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Services to be delivered throughout San Diego County - Contracting office: 5560 Overland Avenue, Suite 270, San Diego, CA 92123-1204 - Awarded vendor address: 8337 Telegraph Road, Suite 300, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 - Notable Requirements: - Offerors must propose expected number of clients served for each program component - Model fidelity, staff certifications, and harm reduction training emphasized - Proposal formatting and submission requirements clarified (separate files, page limits, County payment schedule format) - Ancillary addresses for administrative and protest procedures provided

Description

The County of San Diego is seeking proposals from firms to provide an Early Intervention for Prevention of Psychosis Program. The program targets persons ages 10-25 with emerging symptoms of psychosis and includes prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment components. The contract term is anticipated to be an initial period of nine months with four one-year options. The total estimated maximum contract value is between $12,661,177 and $14,067,974, inclusive of start-up funding.

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