HHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Center

Napa County Health and Human Services Agency–Behavioral Health Division is requesting proposals to operate the HHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Center, a residential behavioral health treatment facility for adult Medi-Cal beneficiaries, with proposals due October 23, 2026, and service commencement anticipated March 1, 2027.

The scope encompasses operation of three integrated programs at the county-owned facility located at 2200 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa, California: a 5-bed Sobering Center for acute intoxication stabilization; a 48-bed Substance Use Residential Treatment and Withdrawal Management program (36 beds for ASAM Levels 3.1, 3.2, and 3.5 treatment, plus 10 beds for withdrawal management); and a 7-bed Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated Mental Health Rehabilitation Center for individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders or severe substance use disorder under SB 43. The contractor must maintain Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) certification, comply with ASAM clinical standards, deliver evidence-based practices, operate 24/7, and provide bilingual Spanish-language staff.

Maximum annual contract funding is capped at $10 million, with individual component funding amounts negotiable. The contract term extends through June 30, 2030, with renewal potential. The contractor must maintain workers' compensation, commercial general liability of not less than $1 million, professional liability of not less than $1 million, and comprehensive automobile liability of not less than $1 million. Compliance with HIPAA, Medi-Cal requirements, federal and state law, and criminal background investigations for personnel with vulnerable population contact are mandatory.

Evaluation criteria weight program quality and viability (30%), clinical capability and experience (20%), fiscal planning and budget reasonableness (20%), understanding of County requirements (10%), performance capabilities and reliability (10%), responsiveness (5%), and ability to meet Professional Services Agreement and insurance requirements (5%). Questions are due September 30, 2026. The County anticipates proposal review completion by November 9, 2026, with contract award expected by January 19, 2027.