Opportunity
Merced County Procureware #7676
Merced County seeks provider for in-person outpatient mental health services for adults (REBID)
Posted
September 10, 2026
Respond By
October 14, 2026
Identifier
7676
NAICS
621420, 621330, 621112
Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) is seeking qualified providers to deliver in-person outpatient specialty mental health services for adults within Merced County. - Government Buyer: - Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) - Services Requested: - In-person individual and group therapy - Rehabilitation (individual and group) - Case management - Medication support - Crisis intervention - Collateral services (family/support system engagement) - Behavioral health supports, housing interventions, and Full Service Partnership (FSP) programs - Target Populations: - Adults with serious mental illness - Individuals who are gravely disabled, conserved, or at risk of being conserved - High-need groups including unhoused and justice-involved individuals - Notable Requirements: - Services must be Medi-Cal reimbursable and compliant with California Code of Regulations Title 9 and DHCS standards - Documentation in a County-approved Electronic Health Record (EHR) - Maximization of Medi-Cal Federal Financial Participation (FFP) revenue - Timely engagement, continuity of care, outcome tracking, and reporting - Participation in audits and performance-based payment adjustments tied to clinical outcomes and Medi-Cal billing compliance - Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including BHSA and Proposition 1 amendments - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is open to qualified providers capable of meeting these requirements.
Description
Merced County is soliciting proposals for an Outpatient Mental Health Services Provider. The scope includes delivering in-person outpatient specialty mental health services for adults, including individual and group therapy, case management, medication support, and crisis intervention. Services must comply with Medi-Cal and Behavioral Health Services Act requirements, ensuring timely engagement, continuity of care, and outcome tracking. The County requires use of approved Electronic Health Records and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.