RFI - INDIVIDUALIZED PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR DRUG MEDI-CAL ORGANIZED DELIVERY SYSTEM

Location:	California
Posted:	May 1, 2026
Due:	May 20, 2026
Agency:	San Diego County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	83 - Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and SHoes, Tents, Flags
Solicitation No:	BPM013192
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RFx Name:	BPM013192
RFx Begin Date (UTC+0):	RFI - INDIVIDUALIZED PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR DRUG MEDI-CAL ORGANIZED DELIVERY SYSTEM
RFx End Date (UTC+0):	1
Commodities:	1
RFx Status:	Human resources services
Solicitation Code:	5/1/2026 2:00:00 PM
Lot #:	5/20/2026 5:00:00 PM
Round #:	18 d 08 h 41 min 49 s

RFx General Information

Code

BPM013192

RFx Name

RFI - INDIVIDUALIZED PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR DRUG MEDI-CAL ORGANIZED DELIVERY SYSTEM

Lot #

Round #

RFx Begin Date

5/1/2026 2:00:00 PM

RFx End Date

5/20/2026 5:00:00 PM

Summary

Contact

Kashif Shaheed | Procurement Specialist
Cell: 858-394-5855 | Email: kash.shaheed@sdcounty.ca.gov

Q&A Start Date (M/d/yyyy)

5/1/2026

2:00:00 PM

Q&A End Date (M/d/yyyy)

5/20/2026

5:00:00 PM

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ALLEN R. HUNSBERGER

DIRECTOR

May 1, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING

5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204

PHONE (858) 505-6367

FAX (858) 715-6452

BRENDA G. MILLER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 13192

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

INDIVIDUALIZED PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR DRUG MEDI-CAL

ORGANIZED DELIVERY SYSTEM

The County of San Diego (County) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to seek input from all interested parties,

agencies, and stakeholders regarding Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment Services for Drug

Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System. The goal of the RFI is to obtain feedback and BHS is exploring supported

employment service options and industry factors to design the services needed to attain or maintain competitive employment

and provide job development and advocacy tailored to the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment population.

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a solicitation/Request for

Proposal/etc. or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This request for information does not commit the County to

contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Respondents are advised that the County will not pay for any information or

administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the

interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitations. It is the

responsibility of the potential respondents to monitor this request for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

The County reserves the right to use, without restriction, any information provided in response to this RFI. Please note that

all information provided in response to this RFI may be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.

RFI MEETING/INDUSTRY DAY:

The County will be hosting a virtual RFI meeting via Microsoft Teams on May 13, 2026, at 1:00PM San Diego Time.

If your organization is interested in attending, please follow this link:

https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/37787c9a-fcf6-40a3-ad7d-4cd15665345e@4563af13-c029-41b3-

b74c-965e8eec8f96 Or call in (audio only) +1 619-343-2539 Phone conference ID: 239 337 468#

RFI SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:

Parties interested in providing input to this RFI may submit written responses to the Questionnaire below.

RFI RESPONSES:

Completed questionnaire are due May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM San Diego Time.

Submit electronically by uploading your information in either Word or PDF format directly in the BuyNet system at:

https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/

SANDIEGOCOUNTY.GOV

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 13192

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

INDIVIDUALIZED PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR DRUG MEDI-CAL

ORGANIZED DELIVERY SYSTEM

Any questions should be submitted through BuyNet by sending a message to the Contracting Officer using the “Discussions”

functionality. Questions and requests for clarification related to this RFI should be submitted in writing prior to May 20,

2026. Questions received after this deadline may not be answered. Formal County responses to Questions will be in writing;

oral explanations or responses to Questions will not be binding upon the County.

Please note: This Request for Information (RFI) is NOT a procurement action. It is intended for information

gathering only.

Thank you for your interest in responding to this RFI. The County of San Diego looks forward to your organization’s

participation in this process.

OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND:

Under BH-CONNECT, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) will now be an available benefit for DMC-ODS. IPS is

already available to the Specialty Mental Health population and will now also be available to eligible adults with substance

use conditions. Supported Employment (SE) provides an array of job opportunities to help adults with serious mental illness

and substance use disorders obtain competitive employment. The program uses a comprehensive approach that is

community-based, client and family-driven, and culturally competent. Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model is an

evidence-based model of SE for individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders, with the goal of helping

these individuals gain competitive employment in the field or placement of their choice.

QUESTIONNAIRE:

1. In your experience, what are the barriers for individuals with substance use disorder diagnoses seeking

competitive employment?

2. In your experience, what elements make for a successful Individudal Placement and Support (IPS) program for

the substance use disorder (SUD) population?

3. In your experience, what resources are needed for an IPS program to have successful collaboration with

community providers, including SUD programs?

4. In your experience, how does the Supported Employment (SE) approach for an individual with substance use

diagnosis differ than approaches for those with mental health diagnoses?

5. In your experience, how should SE services be provided to different populations, including individuals who speak

various languages, and reside in different regions of the County?

6. In your experience, what industries would it be important for the contractor to make connections with?

7. Do you have any additional comments, suggestions and/or input to provide?

Organization:_________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________ Email ________________________________

RFI 13192

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