# Marin County Marincounty #RFP-HHS-2026-17

Peer Respite Program for Adults with Serious Mental Illness or Substance Use Disorders in Marin County

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP-HHS-2026-17
**NAICS:** 623220

This opportunity from the County of Marin Department of Health and Human Services seeks qualified organizations to establish and operate a Peer Respite Program for adults with serious mental illness or substance use disorders.
- Government Buyer:
  - County of Marin Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS)
- Vendors/OEMs:
  - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; open to qualified service providers
- Services Requested:
  - Development and operation of a voluntary, peer-led, short-term residential Peer Respite Program
  - Facility must be unlocked, homelike, and staffed 24/7
  - Capacity for 5-12 participants, depending on facility and program design
  - Supportive services eligible for Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service billing
- Funding:
  - Up to $450,000 annually for infrastructure and operations (Behavioral Health Services Act funds)
  - Up to $600,000 annually for supportive services (Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service)
- Unique Requirements:
  - Program must serve as an alternative to crisis stabilization or inpatient hospitalization
  - Peer-led model with voluntary participation
  - Facility must be located in Marin County
  - No specific product part numbers; focus is on service delivery and program management

### Description

The County of Marin Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS), is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to develop and operate a Peer Respite Program for Marin County adults with serious mental illness and/or serious substance use disorders. The program will provide a voluntary, peer-led, short-term residential alternative to more intensive behavioral health services such as crisis stabilization or inpatient hospitalization. It will be housed in an unlocked, homelike setting with 24/7 staffing and capacity for 5-12 participants. Funding includes up to $450,000 annually in Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) funding for infrastructure and operations, plus up to $600,000 annually in Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service billing for supportive services.

[View original listing](https://www.marincounty.gov/contracting-opportunities/rfp-hhs-2026-17)