Behavioral Health Training Services

The County of Orange Health Care Agency is seeking proposals for Behavioral Health Training Services through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process targeting qualified non-profit and community-based organizations. The primary objective is to provide comprehensive behavioral health training across three service tiers: community-based, non-clinical providers, and clinical providers. Contractors must facilitate a minimum of 550 training sessions and train at least 11,000 participants per period, covering critical topics such as Mental Health First Aid, stress management, suicide prevention, and bullying prevention. The RFP requires extensive documentation including agency descriptions, board information, financial statements, and detailed service experience. Proposals will be evaluated across multiple categories including provider experience, services, performance objectives, staffing, facility, and budget, with a total possible score of 100 points. Key deadlines include a proposal submission due date of October 12, 2023, with the contract period commencing on July 1, 2024, and potential for renewal. The evaluation process will be comprehensive, with the County reserving the right to award multiple contracts based on factors beyond cost, emphasizing service quality and organizational capability.

The solicitation appears open to various organizational types, with a specific focus on non-profit and community-based entities capable of delivering behavioral health training services. While no explicit set-aside designations are mentioned, the RFP suggests a preference for organizations with demonstrated community health training experience. The contract will be entirely funded by California State funds from the Mental Health Services Proposition 63, with previous annual funding of approximately $750,000. Start-up funds of up to $10,000 are available for initial equipment purchases such as computers and webcams. The County anticipates reimbursing the selected provider monthly in arrears for actual costs, with payment subject to negotiation. Contractors must comply with detailed administrative requirements, including comprehensive documentation of staff positions, full-time equivalents, monthly salaries, and direct service hours. Additional requirements include completing a Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form and adhering to strict data protection and confidentiality protocols.