RFI - OUR SAFE PLACE - SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH

MAGGIE RAMSBERGER DEPARTMENT OF PURCHA SING AND CONTRACTING BRENDA G. MILLER
INTERIM DIRECTOR 5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270 , SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
PHONE (858) 505-6367 FAX (858) 715-6452
September 25, 2026
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 13301
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
OUR SAFE PLACE - SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH
The County of San Diego (County) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to seek input from all interested
parties, agencies, and stakeholders regarding Our Safe Place - LGBTQ+ Youth and Young Adults. The goal of the
RFI is to obtain feedback regarding delivery of outpatient Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) for youth up
to age 21 who identify as LGBTQ+. This includes information that will help shape a service model that effectively
supports the clinical needs of LGBTQ+ youth, strengthens equitable access for this vulnerable population, and
enhances engagement in outpatient care. Responses will assist in identifying approaches that improve overall health
factors and promote positive school and family functioning.
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal 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 October 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM San
Diego Time. If your organization is interested in attending, please follow this link:
https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/cb999878-313b-4335-96d6-f73162e40728@4563af13-c029-41b3-
b74c-965e8eec8f96?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog
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 no later than October 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM San Diego Time.
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 13301
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
OUR SAFE PLACE - SPECIALITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH
1. Submit electronically by uploading your information in either Word or PDF format directly in the BuyNet system
at: https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/
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 5:00 PM on October 12, 2026. Questions received after this deadline may not be answered. Formal
County responses to Question 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.
QUESTIONNAIRE:
1. In your experience, what gaps or challenges exist in providing outpatient Specialty Mental Health Services
(SMHS) for youth identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or questioning (LGBTQ+) in San
Diego County?
2. In your experience, what strategies have been most effective in engaging LGBTQ+ youth in outpatient
SMHS?
3. In your experience, what ways could referrals from schools, Child and Family Well-Being, probation,
healthcare providers, and community partners to outpatient SMHS be increased for LGBTQ+ youth?
4. In your experience, how can access to outpatient SMHS for LGBTQ+ youth be improved?
5. In your experience, what opportunities exist to strengthen coordination between outpatient SMHS providers
and community-based LGBTQ+ organizations?
6. Do you have any additional input regarding outpatient SMHS for LGBTQ+ youth?
Organization:________________________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person:______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:______________________________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________________
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