Children's Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) and Behavorial Health Transformation Provider Net
| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Agency: | Lake County |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Bid Title: |
Children's Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) and Behavorial Health Transformation Provider Net
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| Category: | County General |
| Status: | Open |
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LAKE COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Children’s Specialty Mental Health
Services (SMHS)
and Behavioral Health Transformation
Provider Network
COUNTY OF LAKE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Issued: February 25, 2026
Submission Deadline: March 25, 2026, by 5:00pm
By:
Children’s SMHS Provider Network Expansion
Elise Jones
Deputy Director, Administration
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 3
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES ....................................................................................... 3
3. COMPENSATION ................................................................................................ 5
4. PROPOSAL CONTENT ....................................................................................... 5
5. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL ......................................................................................... 6
6. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND AWARD ............................................................... 7
7. PROTEST PROCEDURES ...................................................................................... 8
8. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS................................................................... 8
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Proposers may submit one or more service tracks. The County
may award to one vendor or multiple vendors based on best value and operational
need.
1. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) is soliciting proposals from qualified
individual providers, groups, and/or organizations to expand its contracted Children’s
Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) provider network under Medi-Cal, the
Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), and CalAIM transformation standards.
The County seeks to ensure network adequacy, timely access, integrated care delivery,
trauma-informed practices, and compliance with all applicable federal and state
requirements. Services shall be provided to Medi-Cal beneficiaries under age 21, including
children, youth, and transition-age youth (TAY).
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Proposers may submit a proposal for one or more of the following tracks. Proposals
should clearly identify which track(s) are being proposed and the associated
staffing/coverage plan.
2.1 TRACK A – CORE OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Provide comprehensive outpatient Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) to children
and youth. Services must comply with Medi-Cal SMHS requirements, CalAIM medical
necessity standards, and County documentation protocols. All documentation must be
completed in the County’s electronic health record (EHR) or other system designated by
the County.
• Mental Health Assessment
•
Plan Development
•
Individual, Family, and Group Therapy
•
Rehabilitation (Individual and Group)
•
Collateral Services
•
Targeted Case Management
•
Medication Support Services and Administration
•
Crisis Intervention and Crisis Stabilization
2.2 TRACK B – INTENSIVE/EPSDT SERVICES
Provide enhanced EPSDT services for children and youth with higher levels of need.
Services must align with BHIN 21-073 and successor guidance and meet all CalAIM
documentation standards.
•
Intensive Care Coordination (ICC)
•
Intensive Home-Based Services (IHBS)
•
Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS)
•
Wraparound Services
2.3 TRACK C – FOSTER CARE SERVICES
Provide SMH for children placed in foster care or therapeutic foster care settings.
Providers must demonstrate compliance with applicable BHIN guidance and foster care
oversight standards.
• Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) & Intensive Treatment Foster Care (ITFC)
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2.4 TRACK D – CRISIS AND HIGH-ACUITY SERVICES
Provide crisis response collaboration and high-acuity stabilization services. Providers must
support 24/7 coordination, No Wrong Door access, and integrated behavioral health
response.
• 24/7 Crisis Response Collaboration
• Mobile Crisis Coordination
• High-Risk Youth Stabilization Support
All services must comply with updated medical necessity criteria under WIC 14184.402(a),
utilize Problem List documentation standards, participate in Quality Improvement (QI)
processes, and adhere to HIPAA, HITECH, and applicable privacy regulations.
3. COMPENSATION AND PRICING
Proposers must submit a rate schedule that includes fully loaded rates. Compensation
shall be based on negotiated rates consistent with Medi-Cal reimbursement and available
BHSA funding.
4. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposals should be concise and must include the following sections in order:
A. Cover Letter
Include proposer name, contact information, service track(s) proposed, and a brief
summary of qualifications.
B. Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Describe experience providing psychiatric/therapy services in public behavioral health
settings, rural communities (if applicable), and telehealth environments. Include key staff
resumes/CVs.
C. Staffing and Coverage Plan
Describe proposed staffing, availability (days/hours), expected appointment capacity, and
clinical coverage approach. Identify adult vs child/youth capacity. Include supervision
approach where applicable.
D. Work Plan and Implementation Timeline
Provide a work plan describing onboarding steps and timeline from notice of award to go-
live, including credentialing, background checks (if required), technology setup, EHR
access/training, and expected service start date.
E. Compliance and Quality Management
Describe compliance approach for HIPAA/42 CFR Part 2 (as applicable), documentation
standards, quality assurance, incident reporting, and participation in County quality
improvement processes.
F. Cost Proposal
Provide a rate schedule as described in Section 3 and any assumptions related to billing,
invoicing frequency, or minimum commitments.
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5. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Proposals must be received no later than Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, by 5:00 PM
(Pacific Time). Late submissions may be deemed non-responsive.
Submit proposals electronically to the RFP Contact listed on the cover page unless
otherwise directed by the County.
Questions must be submitted in writing to the RFP Contact no later than five (5) business
days prior to the proposal due date. Responses will be issued in writing as an addendum
to all known proposers and posted on the County’s procurement/RFP posting location.
6. EVALUATION AND SELECTION
Proposals will be evaluated based on best value to the County. The County may request
interviews and/or additional information.
Evaluation factors may include:
• Qualifications and experience
• Staffing and coverage plan and ability to meet County needs
• Compliance and quality management approach
• Cost and overall value
• Demonstrated capacity to mobilize quickly and support continuity of care
The County reserves the right to award one or more proposers and to negotiate scope and
rates consistent with County needs and available funding.
7. PROTEST PROCEDURES
Any protest of the proposed award must be submitted in writing within the timeframe
specified in the County’s procurement procedures.
8. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities, and to
cancel this RFP in whole or in part. Issuance of this RFP does not commit the County to
award a contract. The County shall not be responsible for costs incurred in the preparation
of proposals.
The selected proposer(s) will be required to enter a County agreement and comply with all
County insurance, indemnification, and contracting requirements.
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