26-045-01 Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) Referral Services

The State of California is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-045-01 for Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Referral Services, with proposals due by April 29, 2026. This procurement seeks a statewide vendor to provide comprehensive SAP referral services to CalHR's clients, including all California state agencies requiring referrals for employees and donors testing positive under state and federally regulated drug and alcohol testing programs. The successful contractor will be responsible for maintaining a network of qualified substance abuse professionals and facilitating appropriate referrals based on test results, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations governing workplace drug and alcohol testing. The vendor must demonstrate expertise in substance abuse services, maintain current credentials and certifications as required by law, and have the capacity to serve multiple state agencies across California's geographic regions. While specific evaluation criteria details are not fully articulated in the available documentation, typical considerations for such services include the contractor's experience managing referral networks, response time capabilities, geographic coverage, and documented outcomes related to client satisfaction and successful treatment program placements.

The procurement documentation provided does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information that would restrict competition or provide competitive advantages to particular classes of vendors. No information regarding existing infrastructure requirements, technology integration needs, or incumbent contractors is available in the materials reviewed. Similarly, the specific award value, contract term, or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the documents provided. Interested vendors should contact CalHR directly for additional details regarding any small business set-asides, minority-owned business enterprise preferences, women-owned business enterprise eligibility, or other regulatory requirements that may apply to this opportunity, as well as for clarification on anticipated contract value and performance metrics.