Opportunity
Marin County Marincounty #HHS-2026-01
IPS Supported Employment Program for Behavioral Health Clients in Marin County
Posted
January 16, 2026
Respond By
March 13, 2026
Identifier
HHS-2026-01
NAICS
624310
This opportunity seeks a provider to deliver an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment program for behavioral health clients in Marin County. - Government Buyer: - Marin County Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) division - Services Requested: - Establish and operate an evidence-based IPS Model of Supported Employment - Integrate program with outpatient behavioral health services - Serve individuals with significant mental health, substance use, and co-occurring conditions - Requirements: - Provider must comply with Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), Medi-Cal, Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and Marin County standards - Participation in Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Delivery System required - Consistent billing practices and adherence to provider standards - Demonstrated cultural competency - Only one proposal per proposer, but collaborative proposals allowed if they show strong partnerships and avoid duplicative services - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based RFP - No product line items; focus is on service delivery and program integration
Description
Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) is seeking proposals from qualified providers to establish and operate an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model of Supported Employment program starting in July 2026. The program will be integrated into outpatient behavioral health services and support individuals with significant mental health, substance use, and co-occurring conditions in obtaining and sustaining competitive employment using an evidence-based approach. The selected contractor must comply with BHSA, Medi-Cal, DHCS, and County requirements, including billing and cultural competency standards. Collaborative proposals are allowed if they demonstrate strong partnerships and avoid duplicative services.