Opportunity
San Diego County Ivalua #13201
San Diego County Seeks Medi-Cal Billing Consulting Services for Behavioral Health
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
13201
NAICS
541618
The County of San Diego, Department of Behavioral Health Services, is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide Medi-Cal Billing Consulting Services to optimize behavioral health billing processes and maximize reimbursements. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Behavioral Health Services - Managed by the Department of Purchasing and Contracting - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - Requested Services: - Development of a comprehensive project workplan - Creation of coder-approved training materials and technical assistance for County staff and contracted providers - Recommendations for strategies to enhance billing practices and maximize Medi-Cal reimbursements - Provision of a recommended revenue cycle management staffing model - Identification and documentation of opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence in billing - Ongoing ad hoc assistance in billing, claiming, and revenue cycle improvement efforts - Support for audit readiness and compliance with Medi-Cal requirements - Notable Requirements: - Ability to deliver comprehensive consulting services across all listed objectives - Experience with specialty mental health and substance use disorder billing - Services must support both County staff and contracted providers across San Diego County - Estimated contract value: $4,250,000 to $5,000,000 over a potential five-year period - Contract structure: One-year base period with four one-year option periods, plus possible incremental extensions
Description
The County of San Diego is seeking proposals from firms to provide Medi-Cal Billing Consultant Services. The contract term includes an initial one-year base period with four one-year options. The anticipated contract maximum amount for the five-year contract ranges from $4,250,000 to $5,000,000. The solicitation includes a pre-proposal conference and a schedule for submitting questions and proposals. The services involve consulting on Medi-Cal billing, including training, technical assistance, and revenue cycle management improvements.