RFI 13300.pdf

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July 16, 2026

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 13300

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

EARLY CHILDHOOD (BIRTH THROUGH AGE 5) SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

The County of San Diego (County) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to seek input from all interested parties, agencies, and stakeholders regarding early childhood (birth through age 5) specialty mental health services. The goal of the RFI is to obtain feedback.

Early childhood mental health treatment is a critical component of health development, as intervention during the formative years supports foundational social, emotional, and behavioral skills that influence long-term well-being. Providing timely mental health services to children ages 0 through 5 is essential for identifying and addressing developmental or relational concerns early, reducing the likelihood of more significant challenges later in life. Evidence based/informed mental health treatment in the early years enhances caregiver-child relationships, strengthens family resilience, and promotes positive developmental outcomes.

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 July 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM San Diego Time. If your organization is interested in attending, please follow this link:

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/294073295067773?p=uj5fYdsGohoJq4L8dB

Or call in (audio only) +1 (619) 343-2539 Phone conference ID: 904 435 195#

RFI SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:

Parties interested in providing input to this RFI may submit written responses to the Questionnaire below.

MAGGIE RAMSBERGER

INTERIM DIRECTOR

BRENDA G. MILLER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING

5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204

PHONE (858) 505-6367 FAX (858) 715-6452

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/294073295067773?p=uj5fYdsGohoJq4L8dB

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 13300

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

EARLY CHILDHOOD (BIRTH THROUGH AGE 5) SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

RFI 13300 SANDIEGOCOUNTY.GOV

RFI RESPONSES: (2 ways to respond) Completed questionnaire are due no later than August 14, 2026, by 5:00 PM San Diego Time.

1. Submit electronically by uploading your information in either Word or PDF format directly in the BuyNet system at:

https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/

2. Submit response via email to tiana.row@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Any questions regarding this RFI should be addressed to Tiana Row, Procurement Contracting Officer, via email at tiana.row@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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 are optimal approaches and considerations to implementing countywide clinic, home, and community-based services?

2. In your experience what are best practice/evidence-based/informed modalities to consider in treating children birth through age 5?

3. Considerations or experience with providing Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and working with the PCIT

Center Or Excellence (COE)?

4. In your experience are there any current gaps in treatment for the birth through age 5 population to be considered?

5. In your experience are there any cultural considerations in treating the target population?

6. Do you have any additional comment/suggestions/input to provide?

Organization:_________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________ Email ________________________________ https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/ mailto:tiana.row@sdcounty.ca.gov mailto:tiana.row@sdcounty.ca.gov