Request for Proposals for Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Teen Recovery Center Services

The County of San Diego is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Teen Recovery Center Services. The contract term is anticipated to be an initial six-month base period with four one-year options, with an estimated maximum contract amount between $8,500,000 and $8,663,000. The services required include comprehensive, preventive, rehabilitative, and therapeutic behavioral healthcare for adolescents aged 12 to 21 who are full-scope Medi-Cal beneficiaries, low income, or uninsured, with substance use issues, including co-occurring mental health conditions. The program aims to improve access to timely care, retention in medically necessary treatment, reduction in substance use relapse, improved family relationships, reduced justice involvement, and enhanced quality of life. Offerors are expected to demonstrate their approach to providing accessible services countywide, including strategies for outreach, engagement, and retention of eligible clients. The proposal should also detail the organization's cultural and linguistic diversity plan, staffing capabilities, and experience in collaborating with community partners. Key requirements include adherence to state and federal regulations, evidence-based practices, and specific deliverables related to client care and program outcomes.