County Of Siskiyou
Request for Proposals (RFP)
RFP # 26–2060
Health and Human Services Agency,
Behavioral Health Division
for
Architectural Services for
The Siskiyou Integrated Wellness Center Project
Proposals may be delivered, or emailed to:
Sarah Collard
Director
County of Siskiyou HHSA
2060 Campus Drive Yreka, CA 96097
rfp_rfb_submissions@co.siskiyou.ca.us
Proposals Due by:
May 19, 2026
5:00 pm
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County of Siskiyou
Request for Proposals
for Architectural Services for
The Siskiyou Integrated Wellness Center Project
The following schedule of events will be followed to the extent achievable; however, the County
reserves the right to adjust or make changes to the schedule as needed.
Estimated Timeline of Events
Date
May 6, 2026
May 14, 2026
May 19, 2026
Activity
Release of Request for Proposals (RFP)
Deadline to Submit Questions
Submission of Proposals due by 5:00 PM
May 20, 2026
Review of Proposals
To Be Announced Notification of Final Selection
To Be Announced Professional Service Agreement Processed
To Be Announced Professional Service Agreement Start Date
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1.0 Preface
The Siskiyou County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Behavioral Health Division,
is seeking proposals from qualified architectural firms to provide comprehensive design and
engineering services for the development of the Siskiyou Integrated Wellness Center Project.
This project is funded through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP)
Bond Round 2, administered by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS),
and is intended to expand community-based behavioral health infrastructure.
Siskiyou County is a rural county with significant unmet behavioral health needs. The proposed
Wellness Center will serve as a centralized, multi-service facility designed to improve access to
coordinated, high-quality care for children, adults, and families.
2.0 Project Description
Ground-Up New Construction Cost Estimate: $27.4 Million
The Siskiyou Integrated Wellness Center will be located at:
Yreka, California at 2060 Campus Drive, at the northeast corner of Campus Drive and Moonlit
Oaks Avenue (APN 062-161-220).
The site is approximately 1.79 acres and zoned Commercial Tourist (CT). The project is
anticipated to proceed through a conditional use permit process.
The Project will consist of a new, approximately 27,000 square-foot, three-story facility that will
include:
• One large conference room
• Entrance and waiting lobby
• Approximately 52 offices
• Approximately 6 group meeting rooms
• Staff support areas (break rooms, copier rooms, storage)
• Public and staff restrooms
• Mechanical, electrical, IT, and janitorial rooms
• Parking area (approximately 94–136 spaces)
Services to be Provided at the Facility
• Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
• Substance Use Disorder Services
• Peer and Recovery Services
• Crisis Services
Target populations include individuals with significant behavioral health needs, including those
who are justice-involved, experiencing homelessness, and underserved populations.
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3.0 Scope of Work
Services the successful Proposer will be expected to provide, include but are not limited to:
The selected Proposer will provide a full range of architectural and engineering services
necessary for the design and construction of the Project.
Services shall include, but are not limited to:
General Requirements
• Provide architectural design services for a behavioral health facility
• Coordinate with HHSA, consultants, and a Consulting General Contractor
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including
the California Building Code
• Incorporate trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and community-centered design
principles
• Integrate cost considerations into design in coordination with the Consulting General
Contractor
Design Phases
1. Schematic Design (June 1 – October 1, 2026)
• Review conceptual plans submitted with the BHCIP application
• Develop schematic drawings
• Coordinate with HHSA and Consulting General Contractor
• Prepare and submit entitlement documents to the City of Yreka
• Revise plans as needed to secure approvals
2. Design Development (October 1, 2026 – May 1, 2027)
• Develop design standards and specifications
• Prepare materials for general contractor procurement
• Produce design development drawings
3. Construction Drawings (May 1 – December 1, 2027)
• Produce complete construction drawings
• Submit plans for building permit
4. Permitting Phase (December 1, 2027 – March 1, 2028)
• Respond to plan check comments
• Coordinate with project team to finalize construction readiness
5. Construction Phase (March 1, 2028 – December 1, 2029)
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• Provide construction administration services
• Review submittals and RFIs
• Participate in construction meetings
• Review change orders
• Assist with project closeout and as-built drawings.
Technical Requirements
All drawings must include:
• Site plans (utilities, grading, drainage, landscaping)
• Floor plans and area calculations
• Exterior elevations and materials
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems
• Energy compliance documentation
Proposers should feel free to include any other services not specified that they deem necessary to
achieve the goals of this RFP.
4.0 Submission Requirements
Proposal Format: Proposals must contain the following:
1. Cover Letter
Please provide the Proposer's name, address, and telephone number. The letter must be
signed by a representative authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Proposer.
2. Qualifications
a. Provide specific information concerning the Proposer's experience with the services
specified in this RFP. Examples of completed projects, as current as possible,
should be submitted as appropriate.
b. Experience with behavioral health or healthcare facilities
c. Knowledge of California regulatory requirements
3. Insurance Requirements
a. Workers' Compensation
Attorney shall provide workers' compensation insurance coverage, in an amount no
less than $1,000,000.00 per accident for bodily injury or disease, for all Attorney's
employees utilized in providing work and services pursuant to this Agreement. By
executing a copy of this Agreement, Attorney acknowledges its obligations and
responsibilities to its employees under the California Labor Code, and warrants that
Attorney has complied and will comply during the term of this Agreement with all
provisions of the California Labor Code with regard to its employees. Attorney, at
the time of execution of this Agreement, will provide County with evidence of the
required workers' compensation insurance coverage.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.