RFSQ - COUNTYWIDE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR HOMELESS/RUNAWAY YOUTH
| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Agency: | San Diego County |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | BPM012969 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| RFx Name: | BPM012969 |
| RFx Begin Date (UTC+0): | RFSQ - COUNTYWIDE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR HOMELESS/RUNAWAY YOUTH |
| RFx End Date (UTC+0): | 1 |
| Commodities: | 1 |
| RFx Status: | Comprehensive health services |
| Solicitation Code: | 12/31/2025 8:00:00 AM |
| Lot #: | 2/4/2026 3:00:00 PM |
| Round #: |
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RFx General Information
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BPM012969
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RFx Name
RFSQ - COUNTYWIDE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR HOMELESS/RUNAWAY YOUTH
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Lot #
1
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Round #
1
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RFx Begin Date
12/31/2025 8:00:00 AM
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RFx End Date
2/4/2026 3:00:00 PM
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Summary
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Tiana Row | Procurement Contracting Officer
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Q&A Start Date
(M/d/yyyy)
12/31/2025
8:00:00 AM
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Q&A End Date
(M/d/yyyy)
1/21/2026
5:00:00 PM
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RFx Documents
2 Record(s)
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ALLEN R HUNSBERGER
DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING
5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204
Phone (858) 505-6367
Fax (858) 715-6452
BRENDA MILLER
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFSQ) 12969
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
COUNTYWIDE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR HOMELESS/RUNAWAY YOUTH
December 31, 2025
A. KEY INFORMATION
1. The County of San Diego is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from firms interested in providing Countywide
Outpatient Behavioral Health Services for Homeless/Runaway Youth (“Offerors”).
1.1. Offerors found to be qualified as a result of this RFSQ will be eligible for award of as-needed contracts for
Countywide Outpatient Behavioral Health Services for Homeless/Runaway Youth. The contract term of
resulting contracts is anticipated to be an initial (base) period of one (1) year with four (4) one – year options.
The anticipated contract maximum amount for the five (5)-year contract is $6,160,000 to $7,705,000, inclusive
of Ancillary Payment Section 5 of Payment Schedule.
2. The County has posted this solicitation on its official BuyNet website at https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/. In order
to see all information related to this RFSQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Offerors must
select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.
3. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Tiana Row, Procurement Contracting Officer,
tiana.row@sdcounty.ca.gov.
4. Schedule: This timeline is subject to change at any time, at the County’s sole discretion. The County will issue an
addendum for changes to the Pre-SOQ Conference date, Questions due date, or SOQ due date.
Event Description
Pre-SOQ’s Conference
Questions due
SOQ’s due
Date and Time (San Diego Time)
January 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
January 21, 2026, prior to 5:00 p.m.
February 4, 2026, prior to 3:00 p.m.
5. Pre-SOQ Conference. The County will hold a pre-SOQ conference by Video/Teleconference using the Microsoft
Teams platform on the Date and Time listed in the Schedule. To participate, join the virtual conference at
https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/39d4e358-252d-40fd-84e5-6b62987f425e@4563af13-c029-41b3-
b74c-965e8eec8f96. The County will provide an overview of the RFSQ process and may provide a program/technical
overview and other information. Attendance at the pre-SOQ conference is encouraged but not mandatory.
6. Questions:
6.1. Offerors should submit all Questions, including requests for clarification related to definition or interpretation
of this RFSQ, in writing by the Date and Time specified in the Schedule. Questions should be submitted via
BuyNet, by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the “Discussions” functionality.
6.2. Non-Offerors should direct inquiries regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer
7. Table of Contents:
A. Key Information
B. RFSQ Instructions and Rules
C. Evaluation Criteria
D. Submittal Items
E. Required Forms
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFSQ 12969)
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
COUNTYWIDE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR HOMELESS/RUNAWAY YOUTH
F. Statement of Work
G. Payment Schedule
H. Draft Agreement
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFSQ 12969)
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
COUNTYWIDE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR HOMELESS/RUNAWAY YOUTH
B. RFSQ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A SOQ
1.1. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to submit a SOQ based on the most current RFSQ, addenda thereto, responses
to Questions, any other information posted on BuyNet; any diligence material made available by the County.
Offerors are advised to regularly check BuyNet for information. The County has no obligation to contact
Offerors directly with any such RFSQ-related information.
1.1.1. In order to see all information related to this RFSQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications
of updates, Offerors must select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.
1.2. Forms required to be submitted with Offerors response to this RFSQ are included in this RFSQ or posted on
the County’s web site at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-forms.html.
1.2.1.
Posted forms may be updated from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, offerors may submit
the version of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFSQ or any later version.
1.3. Offerors are advised to allow for sufficient time to obtain all necessary documents and forms, resolve any
technical difficulties obtaining or completing documents or forms, and, if necessary, obtain documents and
forms by an alternate method. If you are unable to download documents or forms, you may request a hard copy
or technical assistance from Purchasing and Contracting’s front desk or contact clerical support at (858) 505-
6367.
1.4. Offeror must submit a complete original SOQ in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation to the
County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to BuyNet before
the Date and Time listed in Schedule.
1.4.1.
If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit by providing the
Purchasing and Contracting front desk with either (i) electronic files on CD/DVD or, (ii) a printed
SOQ. Offeror must prominently mark such submissions with the RFSQ number on the outside of the
packaging. Please use this method only if unable to submit through BuyNet.
1.4.2. When submitting via BuyNet, Offerors are advised to allow for sufficient time to submit by an
alternate method in the event of technical difficulties.
1.4.3. For SOQs submitted electronically through BuyNet, the time on the BuyNet server shall be
considered the official time for the purpose of determining timely submittal.
1.4.4. For SOQs submitted at the Purchasing and Contracting front desk, the time stamp at the front desk
shall be considered the official time for the purpose of determining timely submittal.
1.4.5.
In the event of multiple submittals of an original SOQ by an Offeror, the County will only consider
the most recent submittal submitted before the due date and time. The County will not review or
consider previous submittals, whether submitted at the front desk or through BuyNet. Offerors are
strongly encouraged to submit only one original SOQ and to withdraw or replace any previous
submittals in the event they update their SOQ. SOQs may be found non-conforming if the County is
unable to determine which SOQ is the most recent, timely submittal.
1.5. A SOQ that is untimely or otherwise not submitted in conformance with 1.4 above will not be considered for
award unless: it is received before award is made; the County determines that it is in its best interest to accept
the SOQ; and
1.5.1. It is determined by the County that the late receipt was due solely to mishandling by the County, or
1.5.2. No timely and conforming SOQ was submitted.
1.6. SOQs may not be modified after the due date, except for modifications resulting from the Contracting Officer’s
request for a revised SOQ, Best and Final Offer (BAFO), or an addendum to the SOQ.
1.7. SOQs may be withdrawn by written notice signed by a duly authorized representative of Offeror if received
prior to Notice of Intent to Award. After Notice of Intent to Award, all SOQs constitute firm offers, subject to
negotiation, that will remain open and cannot be revoked, withdrawn, or modified for a period of six (6) months.
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFSQ 12969)
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
COUNTYWIDE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR HOMELESS/RUNAWAY YOUTH
1.7.1. All SOQs become the property of the County upon submission. An Offeror may request the return of
its SOQ upon withdrawal, which return the County may grant or deny in its sole discretion.
1.8. By submitting a SOQ, Offeror agrees to these RFSQ Instructions and Rules and all other terms of this RFSQ.
2. QUESTIONS
2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFSQ or related documents to the Contracting
Officer in writing as a question (“Question”). Submit Questions by sending a message to the Contracting Officer
through the “Discussions” functionality in BuyNet.
2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated Schedule. Offeror
is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.
3. SOQ FORMAT
3.1. Submit electronic SOQs as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than signature
pages, converted and searchable formats are preferred.
3.2. SOQs shall be formatted to print on 8-1/2” x 11” page size, with no less than ½” margins and eleven (11) point
font and to be suitable for black and white reproduction with no loss of information.
3.3. All SOQs shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of the Offeror.
3.3.1. Electronic or digital signatures will not be accepted.
3.3.2. Pages requiring signatures must be scanned from an original handwritten signature. If Offerors are
unable to submit a .pdf with scanned signatures, Offerors may optionally submit clear pictures of
signature pages containing original handwritten signatures.
4. SOQ ORGANIZATION
4.1. Your SOQ must be organized in accordance with the Submittal Items in this RFSQ.
4.1.1. Content shall be organized to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item within each
exhibit.
4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and order.
4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each page.
4.1.4. Cost/Price information:
4.1.4.1. All cost and pricing information must be contained within Cost/Price exhibit and be
inclusive of all proposed compensation. No price data is to be included in the
Program/Technical or other exhibits.
4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:
4.2.1. The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code §
7920.000, et seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFSQ may be subject to
disclosure, and the County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public website.
4.2.2. It is Offeror's responsibility to identify and separate into a "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY”
exhibit and to provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:
4.2.2.1. all confidential information that should be protected from disclosure, including PI (Personal
Information), PII (Personally Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected Health
Information), and
4.2.2.2. any proprietary or other information Offeror determines is exempt from disclosure under the
California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from disclosure.
4.2.3. The “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked as
“CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY”
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFSQ 12969)
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
COUNTYWIDE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR HOMELESS/RUNAWAY YOUTH
4.2.4. Refence material in the “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit where it is needed to respond to
a Submittal Item (for example “See response 1 contained within the
“CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit” for staff Social Security numbers”).
4.2.5.
If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or
proprietary, the County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii) declare the
submission non-conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv) take any other
appropriate action. (Note: pricing and terms and conditions are generally not considered confidential
under the California Public Records Act).
5. SOQ EVALUATION
5.1. Evaluations shall be based on the criteria contained in the Evaluation Criteria and Submittal Items to determine
the SOQs(s) that provide the best value to the County.
5.2. The County shall have the discretion, but not the obligation, to construe any submission as non-conforming and
ineligible for consideration if it does not conform to the requirements of this Request for SOQs. The County
shall also have the discretion to waive any irregularities or deviations from the requirements of this Request for
SOQs in any submission.
5.3. Reserved.
5.4. Reserved.
5.5. During evaluation, County may appropriately consider the sustainability and social, human health,
environmental, and economic impact of Offeror’s proposed products and approach to providing goods and
services, in accordance with Board Policy B-67. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant
information in their SOQs.
5.6. During evaluation, the County may appropriately evaluate the cultural competency of Offeror and Offeror’s
proposed approach to providing goods and services. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant
information in their SOQs.
5.7. Reserved.
5.8. In evaluating an Offeror’s ability to satisfy the requirements of this RFSQ and any resulting contract, the County
may also consider any parent, subsidiary, or related legal entity of Offeror, including, without limitation, a legal
entity that Offeror acquired or merged with or will use as a guarantor in providing services to the County.
5.9. When evaluating Offeror’s SOQ, County will appropriately consider the proposed purchase, acquisition, or use
of goods, products, and materials produced in the United States in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.322. Offeror
should include information relevant under section 200.322 in its SOQ in order to be considered for such
preference during evaluation.
6. EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
6.1. SOQs received, including any additions, revisions, and clarifications, will be evaluated by a Qualifications
Evaluation Committee (QEC) appointed by a Source Selection Authority(s) (SSA). The County may evaluate
information known to the County, in addition to the information provided in response to the RFSQ.
6.2. The County reserves the right to request clarification and/or additional information (“Clarification”) from
Offerors. The Contracting Officer will determine the appropriate means of requesting and obtaining
Clarification, which may include telephonic communication, email, letter, presentation, oral interview, or an
addendum or revision to the SOQ. The County may invite Offerors to make presentations to, or participate in
interviews with, the County at a date, time, and location determined by the County. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the County is not obligated to seek Clarification, therefore Offerors are advised to submit complete
and accurate information in their SOQs.
6.3. At any point in the evaluation process, the County may determine that a SOQ is unacceptable in any area or
that a SOQ is no longer in the competitive range, and no longer consider it for award. In such cases, the
Contracting Officer will attempt to notify the Offeror.
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