Early Identification of Youth at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis

The County of Orange Health Care Agency is seeking proposals for the Early Identification of Youth at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis (EIYCHRP) program, targeting youth ages 12-25 who are at increased risk of developing psychosis spectrum disorders. The procurement covers comprehensive services designed to identify, assess, and treat at-risk youth, with a focus on educating clients, families, and healthcare providers about behavioral health support. Key deliverables include developing care plans, promoting healthy youth identities, and increasing awareness of early psychosis intervention strategies. The RFP (No. 042-1614064-RM) was released on October 12, 2023, with proposals due on November 9, 2023, and services scheduled to commence on July 1, 2024. The evaluation criteria will include a multi-step review process examining provider experience, service quality, performance objectives, staffing, facility capabilities, and budget considerations. Proposers will be evaluated across multiple categories, with selection not based solely on cost but on comprehensive service capabilities and past performance managing government-funded contracts.

The contract will be funded 100% by Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) funds, with potential start-up funds capped at 15% of the first year's funding. The County reserves the right to make multiple awards and potentially utilize the contract across different County departments. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, proposers must complete comprehensive documentation including agency descriptions, board of directors information, certifications, financial statements, and detailed service experience. The contract term is initially 12 months, with potential renewal contingent upon available funding, contractor performance, and County policies. The County anticipates monthly reimbursement in arrears for actual costs, up to the contract's not-to-exceed amount, with contractors required to provide detailed budget forms and narratives justifying all proposed expenses. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the provided documents, the RFP suggests a comprehensive and potentially substantial funding opportunity for qualified mental health service providers.