San Diego County Ivalua #12986

San Diego County Seeks Provider for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT/FSP II) and Assisted Outpatient Treatment Services

San Diego County is seeking a contractor to deliver Full Service Partnership Level 2 Assertive Community Treatment (ACT/FSP II) and Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) services for adults with serious mental illness. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Behavioral Health Services, Department of Purchasing and Contracting - Scope of Services: - Intensive, field-based ACT/FSP II behavioral health services for adults (18+) with serious mental illness, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), and CARE Court ACT programming - 24/7 crisis intervention, 7-days/week service delivery, and high-intensity care coordination - Housing interventions: master leasing, rental subsidies, project-based assistance, shared housing, and transitional rent coordination - Use of evidence-based tools (LOCUS, IMR), adherence to ACT fidelity standards, and compliance with CalAIM and Medi-Cal documentation/quality requirements - Coordination with justice/community partners (IHOT, County Behavioral Health CARE team, Mental Health Competency Courts) - Provider enrollment and credentialing through DHCS PAVE portal; delegated credentialing and re-credentialing activities - Program management, reporting, and audit cooperation - One-time ancillary funding capped at $75,000 for incumbent providers - Updated subcontractor data reporting process and small-local business subcontractor utilization plan required - Quantities/Capacity: - AOT team: 50 members - CARE Court ACT: 150 members - Housing support: up to 40% of caseload eligible for $1,500/month housing support - Notable Requirements: - ACT fidelity compliance, implementation plan, and performance/outcomes reporting (EQRO/HEDIS) - Culturally responsive, trauma-informed care and linguistic/cultural diversity plan - Prior authorization for bundled-rate billing and reauthorization every 6 months - Minimum ACT caseloads: Laura’s Law (50), CARE Act (150) - No ICM services included; no extra administrative funding - Incumbent/Named Vendor: - Telecare Corporation (current/awardee per Q&A) - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are referenced; this is a services-based procurement.

Description

The County of San Diego is seeking proposals from firms to provide Full Service Partnership Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Assisted Outpatient Treatment Services. The contract will have an initial term of one year with four one-year options, starting approximately July 1, 2026. The project involves providing intensive community-based care coordination for adults with serious mental illness, including housing interventions and support services. Proposals must be submitted via the County's procurement portal by February 18, 2026.

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