9-CSU Questions and Answers 3-17-26.docx

Adult CSU RFP Questions & Answers March 17, 2026

1. For Section 5.1 Organizational Profile and Qualifications, we understand the page limitation is 3 pages max. Part of the narrative asks for us to provide office locations as well as disclosure of litigation but due to the size of our organization, we are unable to stay within page limitations and provide all of the list. Are we able to submit them as attachments to enable us to remain within the 3-page limitation? If we are, will a new field be added for the attachments? If not, can we include part of the list in the narrative and provide the rest upon request?

Section 5.1 of the RFP will be revised to reflect a Maximum of 15 pages.

2. Could you please share your county Medi-Cal reimbursement rate for the CSS/CSU level of care? We have seen a couple of different things on the DHCS page and want to make sure we create a pricing structure that makes sense for Ventura County.

Visit the DHCS website under Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Fee Schedule

3. What is the difference between financial documents requested in prompt 5.7.4 Required Financial Documents and prompt 7.1.F Financial Documents?

Sections 5.7.4 and 7.1.F are requesting the same Financial Documents

4. May bidders include ancillary or supporting documentation attachments that support responses to sections 5 and 7 of the RFP? If so, please confirm that it will not count toward the page count for that section

Attachments will be considered supporting documents.

5. If bidders are invited to make a presentation to VCBH as part of the proposal process, will the presentations be virtual or in-person? How much advance notice will be provided?

If requested, presentation can be done virtual and bidder will be given two weeks advance notice.

6. Please confirm for Section 8. Contract Terms and Conditions on BonFire that Checking ‘Yes’, indicates agreement to listed terms and conditions on RFP pp46-47.

Checking “Yes” indicates agreement with Section 8 (Contract Terms and Conditions).

7. Please confirm what document(s) should be uploaded to 7.1.C Rate Proposals as specified in Section 5.1 using Attachment A: Rate Proposal Submission Template on BonFire.

Requested Information in Section 7.1.C, has been revised to reflect Section 5.7

8. Please confirm what document(s) should be uploaded to 5.7 Rate Proposal Requirements on BonFire

See response #7 above

9. There is no upload file option on BonFire for Sections 5.7.5 Rate Proposal Evaluation Criteria and Section 5.7.6 County Right Regarding Rates. These sections contain multiple questions on page 41 of the RFP. Can the County please confirm that just checking Yes or No is a complete answer and no upload is required for Section 5.7.5 and Section 5.7.6?

Sections 5.7.5 and 5.7.6 requires a “Yes” or “No” response. No upload required.

10. Please confirm that bidders are not required to include the wording of each question and instead may only list the question number, in order to stay within the County’s page limits?

Listing the question number with the response will suffice.

11. Please confirm the email address bidders should use to submit their Intent to Bid letter.

Email letter to Diana.Davis@venturacounty.gov

12. Regarding Sec 4.1.5, does the county GSA provide interior ADA-compliant room identification and wayfinding signs, or must the contractor budget for fabrication and installation?

County will provide and install ADA-compliant identification and wayfinding signs.

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