San Diego County Ivalua #RFP 531

San Diego County Awards Community Harm Reduction Team Services to Family Health Centers of San Diego

The County of San Diego is awarding a contract for a Community Harm Reduction Team (C-HRT) to deliver outreach and support services for adults experiencing chronic substance use and homelessness in the Central Region, including East Village and Midway. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Behavioral Health Services (with Department of Purchasing and Contracting as the procurement office) - Awarded Vendor: - Family Health Centers of San Diego, Inc. - Services Requested: - Street- and site-based outreach and engagement for adults 18+ with chronic substance use, co-occurring conditions, and homelessness - Care coordination and case management, including housing navigation, benefits, employment, insurance, and primary care referrals - Connection to substance use treatment services, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and syringe service programs, with a requirement to connect eligible individuals within 30 days of initial contact - Trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically competent service delivery, adhering to OMH CLAS standards and the Live Well San Diego vision - Multidisciplinary staffing: Program Manager, Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Registered Nurse, Substance Use Counselors, Peer Support Specialists, and consulting Nurse Practitioner - Training in harm reduction and Naloxone for staff and partner shelter personnel - Robust data collection and reporting, including PROMIS and HMIS tracking for actively enrolled clients - Collaboration with a designated evaluation provider and regular program status reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No per-client cap on flexible funds - Start-up funds/budget only for new offerors; incumbent submits budget for initial year only - Outcome measurement at admission, 30/60/90 days, and annually - Detailed reporting and compliance with county and state standards - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; the procurement is focused on service delivery and organizational capability.

Description

The County of San Diego is seeking proposals from firms to provide a Community Harm Reduction Team (C-HRT) that offers street and site-based outreach services to engage adults 18 years and older experiencing chronic substance use and co-occurring conditions who are homeless. The program will serve the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency's Central Regions, focusing on known areas for Persons Experiencing Homelessness (PEH). The contract term is anticipated to be an initial one-year base period with four one-year options, starting approximately July 1, 2024, with a maximum funding amount of $7,489,240. Services include outreach, engagement, care coordination, case management, and connection to substance use treatment services, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and syringe service programs.

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