Solano County Opengov #952-0623-27

Solano County Seeks Providers for Early Intervention Behavioral Health Services for Children and Youth

Solano County Behavioral Health is seeking qualified organizations to provide Early Intervention (EI) behavioral health services for children, youth, and young adults ages 0–25. - Government Buyer: - Solano County Behavioral Health, Health and Social Services Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Early Intervention behavioral health services, including: - Outreach and engagement - Screening and linkage to care - Navigation and warm handoffs - Crisis referrals - Brief, evidence-based treatment interventions - Services must be culturally and linguistically responsive - Programs must support closed-loop referral and follow-up processes - Providers must be operationally ready for Medi-Cal billing, claims-based reimbursement, documentation, compliance, and data reporting - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on priority populations: those with early signs of mental health or substance use disorders, homelessness, justice or child welfare involvement, crisis risk, disparities in access, LGBTQ+ individuals, and families - Coordination required with Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans, healthcare providers, schools, public health, child welfare, justice partners, and community organizations - Compliance with reporting, privacy, and audit standards is mandatory - Emphasis on long-term sustainability and transition to Medi-Cal billing

Description

Solano County Behavioral Health is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide Early Intervention services for children, youth, and young adults ages 0-25 in Solano County. The services focus on priority populations including those experiencing early signs of mental health or substance use disorders, homelessness, justice or child welfare involvement, crisis risk, disparities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and families. The scope includes outreach, screening, linkage, crisis referrals, and evidence-based treatments delivered through various modalities, with an emphasis on culturally and linguistically responsive services and support for the County's transition to Medi-Cal billing. The contract is expected to start around November 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with potential renewal through June 30, 2029, and estimated funding up to $1,020,000 annually.

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