Community Care Expansion (CCE) Preservation Program California Licensed General Contractors for Capital Improvement Projects RFP

Location:	California
Posted:	Mar 9, 2026
Due:	Apr 6, 2026
Agency:	California Mental Health Services Authority
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Community Care Expansion (CCE) Preservation Program.

CalMHSA is seeking proposals from qualified, California-licensed general contractors to provide general contracting services for capital improvement projects at qualified facilities funded under California’s Community Care Expansion (CCE) Preservation Program. This procurement will support facilities in three participating counties:

San Mateo County
San Francisco County
Fresno County

Interested contractors will submit applications to enter into a master service agreement with CalMHSA. All agreements are based on available funding.

All applications must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal by April 6, 2026 at 5pm PST. Please see the full Request for Proposals on CalMHSA’s e-procurement site .

For your convenience, please see the following documents:

1. RFP (PDF)

Proposal Timeline

EVENT	Key Dates
Grant Application/RFP Released	March 9, 2026
RFP Questions Due	March 13, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
RFP Questions Answered & Posted	March 20, 2026
Application Submissions Due	April 6, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Review & Selection Period	April 7, 2026 – April 19, 2026
Notice of Intent to Award Posted	April 20, 2026

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California Mental Health Services Authority

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Community Care Expansion (CCE) Preservation Program

California Licensed General Contractors for Capital Improvement Projects

Applications due by 5 p.m. (PST) on April 6, 2026.

Potential responders must submit proposals only through CalMHSA’s

e-Procurement Portal at https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

The RFP does not constitute a contract or an

offer. In addition, any contract awarded because

of this RFP is subject to any additional restrictions,

limitations, or conditions required by CalMHSA in

any manner. CalMHSA reserves the right to make

one award, multiple awards, or to reject all

proposals, in whole or in part, submitted in

response to this RFP.

CalMHSA reserves the right to amend this RFP

via written addendum. addendum or cancel the

RFP at any time.

CalMHSA Request for Proposal

1. Community Care Expansion (CCE) Preservation Program RFP Summary

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) is a Joint Powers of Authority

– an independent government entity – formed in 2009 by counties and cities throughout

the state to focus on collaborative, multi-county projects that improve behavioral health

care for all Californians. By pooling resources, forging partnerships, and leveraging

technical expertise on behalf of counties, CalMHSA develops strategies and programs

with an eye toward transforming community mental health; creates cross-county

innovations; and is dedicated to addressing equity to better meet the needs of our most

vulnerable populations.

CalMHSA is seeking proposals from qualified, California‑licensed general contractors to

provide general contracting services for capital improvement projects at qualified facilities

funded under California’s Community Care Expansion (CCE) Preservation Program. This

procurement will support facilities in three participating counties:

• San Mateo County

• Fresno County

• San Francisco County

CalMHSA intends to select three general contractors, one per county, to perform capital

improvement projects at an estimated eight (8) to twelve (12) facilities per county over the

term of the agreement. Individual projects are generally expected to range from $100,000

to $700,000 in construction value, though actual project size and scope will vary. Projects

will occur from approximately June 2026 through June 2028.

The CCE Preservation Program, administered by the California Department of Social

Services (CDSS), provides capital funding to preserve and improve licensed adult and

senior care facilities that serve individuals who are experiencing or at risk of

homelessness and who require long-term care. Preservation funding focuses on essential

repairs, life-safety upgrades, and other improvements needed to:

• Avoid facility closure or threat of closure.

• Maintain or obtain compliance with state licensing standards.

• Preserve and extend the useful life of facilities serving vulnerable residents.

Projects under this RFP will be implemented on behalf of and in collaboration with

participating counties and facility operators. The majority of work will occur in occupied

licensed residential care or similar settings, requiring careful coordination to protect

residents, staff, and operations.

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CalMHSA Request for Proposal

This RFP does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply, product or service

whatsoever. In addition, applicants are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any

information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs associated

with responding to this RFP will be solely at the applicant’s expense. Not responding to

this RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

2. Project Scope of Work

The CCE Preservation capital improvement projects aim to ensure that qualified facilities

remain safe, habitable, and in compliance with applicable regulations so they can

continue serving residents who have significant behavioral health and long-term care

needs. Improvements funded through this program will help prevent the loss of critical

licensed beds and will support the long-term stability of the facilities and the individuals

they serve.

Through this RFP CalMHSA intends to procure California-licensed general contractors

with proven experience in:

• Construction within occupied residential care, health, behavioral health, or

similar licensed environments.

• Delivering capital improvements in the $100,000–$700,000 range.

• Coordinating with public agencies, licensed facility operators, and design

professionals.

CalMHSA anticipates entering into a master services agreement with one contractor in

each county. Work will be authorized through separate task orders that specify the facility,

scope, schedule, contract price, and any special conditions. Task orders may be

structured as:

• Lump sum (fixed price), and/or

• Time-and-materials with a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) or a not-to-

exceed amount.

I. Deliverables

The deliverables to be completed and delivered for this scope of work include, but

are not limited to, the following:

a. Preconstruction services, as requested by CalMHSA on a project-by-project

basis, including but not limited to:

• Site visits and assessment of existing conditions.

• Constructability review and input on design documents.

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• Development of phasing and logistics plans for occupied facilities.

• Preparation of preliminary and detailed cost estimates.

• Scheduling support and identification of critical-path activities.

• Participation in permitting strategy discussions with CalMHSA, facility

owners/operators, and design professionals.

• Construction services to implement capital improvement projects at qualified

facilities, including but not limited to:

• Life-safety and code compliance work, such as fire alarm and sprinkler

systems installation or upgrades, improvement of means of egress,

including exits, doors, signage, and hardware, fire-resistance-rated

assemblies, smoke barriers, and related life-safety measures, and

seismic bracing or structural safety measures when required.

• Building systems and infrastructure improvements, such as: HVAC

system replacement or upgrades; electrical service improvements and

lighting upgrades; plumbing and sewer repairs or replacement; roof

replacement or repair and building envelope/weatherproofing.

• Licensing and regulatory compliance modifications, such as

accessibility improvements consistent with applicable access

standards, modifications required to meet Community Care Licensing

(CCL) or other regulatory requirements and renovations needed to

support capacity and programmatic requirements aligned with CCE.

• Interior and exterior repairs that directly support health, safety, and

habitability, such as bathroom and kitchen renovations, flooring and

finish replacements necessary for safe occupancy, and site

improvements (paths, ramps, railings, lighting) that enhance safety

and accessibility.

• Closeout and warranty support, including but not limited to:

• Completion of punch list work.

• Coordination of final inspections and approvals with the Authority

Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and licensing entities, as applicable.

• Provision of warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-

built documentation, as required.

• Training facility staff on new systems or equipment where relevant

• Timely response to warranty-related issues during the warranty period.

II. Requirements

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The primary requirements of the RFP are as follows:

a. Development and implementation of phased construction and logistics

plans that enable work to proceed safely in occupied facilities while

minimizing disruption to residents and staff.

b. Demonstrated ability to comply with applicable codes and regulations,

which may include, but are not limited to California Building Standards Code

(Title 24); local building and fire codes; applicable accessibility standards;

Community Care Licensing or other programmatic requirements as

applicable to specific facilities.

c. Demonstrated experience and expertise in occupied settings, including

successful completion of projects on-time and on-budget in residential care,

behavioral health, healthcare, or similar licensed facilities; robust safety

practices, including Cal/OSHA compliance; resident protection measures

(e.g., infection control where appropriate, dust and noise control, site

security, and privacy protections).

d. Ability to staff and manage multiple concurrent projects within the awarded

county, generally in the $100,000–$700,000 range, including dedicated

project management and site supervision; access to qualified

subcontractors and trades; demonstrated capacity to mobilize and respond

to task orders within timeframes established by CalMHSA.

3. Requested Information

The following response components are required to be submitted with applicant’s

submitted application. CalMHSA is not responsible for costs associated with the

development of responses nor delivery of the same.

Please submit the following components as part of your response. Following the panel

review of proposals, the top‑ranked submissions may be invited to present to a group

(identified by CalMHSA) as a final step in the evaluation of proposals. Responses should

be no more than 10 pages in total.

1. Cover Sheet

• Applicant’s legal name, mailing address, and primary contact

information (name, title, phone, email);

• Licensing Information Disclosure. Applicant must provide the

following:

• Contractor License No.

• License Classification

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