San Diego County Ivalua #BPM013373

San Diego County Solicits Providers for Supported Employment Continuum Services (IPS Model)

The County of San Diego is seeking qualified providers to deliver Supported Employment Continuum Services for adults with behavioral health diagnoses, including substance use disorders. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting - Procurement Contracting Officer: Lynnette Hesselgesser - Services Requested: - Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment services - Includes job search assistance, job placement, job coaching, and follow-along supports - Services must adhere to Medi-Cal and BH-CONNECT guidelines - Providers must demonstrate fidelity to the IPS evidence-based practice model - Coordination with behavioral health treatment providers and community partners is required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Providers must submit a linguistic and cultural diversity plan, emphasizing workforce diversity and outreach to disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned businesses - Ancillary funding up to $150,000 may be requested for initial program setup - Only one contract is expected to be awarded; other qualified offerors will be placed on a ranked list for one year - Participation in a pre-SOQ conference is encouraged but not mandatory - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based procurement

Description

The County of San Diego is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from firms interested in providing Supported Employment Continuum Services. The contract term is anticipated to be an initial base period of six months with four one-year options. The County intends to award one contract from this SOQ, with remaining qualified offerors placed on a ranked list for one year. The solicitation includes a pre-SOQ conference and a Q&A period, with submissions due by October 9, 2026.

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