4-Attachment D-- References.docx

This is a References attachment document for the Ventura County Behavioral Health Interim Recovery Housing Request for Proposals (RFP) in California. The attachment serves as a template for applicants to provide three professional references demonstrating their experience and qualifications to establish and operate interim recovery housing. Ventura County Behavioral Health is seeking experienced providers to develop safe interim housing options for individuals with substance use disorders or co-occurring diagnoses who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Applicants must document their referenced projects with organization names, contact information for references, project or partnership descriptions, staff assigned to referenced projects, and project dates along with dollar values for each of the three required references.

The References attachment does not contain pricing information, set-asides, funding amounts, or contract terms, as it functions solely as a qualification documentation tool within the larger RFP package. This attachment requires bidders to demonstrate prior relevant experience through verifiable references, which allows Ventura County Behavioral Health to assess the capacity and track record of prospective providers before contract award. The specific evaluation criteria, pricing structure, and other financial details would be contained in separate RFP documents.