California eProcure #0000040773

CalHHS RFI for 988 and Behavioral Health Crisis Continuum Consulting Expertise

The California Health and Human Services Agency is seeking market input on consulting support for California’s 988 system and behavioral health crisis care continuum. - Government buyer: California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS); no sub-agency or office is identified. - Opportunity type: Request for Information (RFI) to inform planning for CalHHS responsibilities under AB 173 and AB 988. It is not a binding solicitation or a current purchase of services; respondents are not to provide pricing. - Requested consulting expertise: 911-to-988 transfer protocols and best practices; sustainable funding for behavioral health crisis services, especially mobile crisis services and Medi-Cal coordination; 988 governance and stakeholder facilitation; equity, accessibility, tribal engagement, and inclusion of people with lived experience and advocates; implementation planning and interagency coordination; annual progress reporting; and data-sharing agreements, definitions, validation, privacy, and security. - Response focus: Address the eight questions in Exhibit A and provide relevant expertise and best practices. - OEMs and named vendors: None identified. - Quantities and part numbers: No products, quantities, or part numbers are specified.

Description

The California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) is requesting information and best practices regarding implementation of 988 and the behavioral health crisis care continuum. CalHHS is seeking input on consulting services, including 911-988 transfer protocols, sustainable financing for crisis services—particularly mobile crisis services—and implementation of 988 systems, data, and reporting strategies. The RFI also asks vendors to address governance, stakeholder coordination, equity and accessibility, implementation planning, annual progress reporting, and data-sharing agreements. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

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