INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) Notice to Prospective Bidders IFB Number: 25-73023-000 "Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training Services"

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 25-73023-000 for comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training services across multiple state hospital sites including Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan, Patton, Sacramento, and Napa. The procurement seeks a contractor to deliver ten distinct training modules ranging from DBT Basic and Advanced Foundational Training to specialized modules like DBT Skills Training, Case Conceptualization, and Exposure-based Treatment. Bidders must meet rigorous qualifications, including current DBT practitioner certification or a graduate degree in a mental health-related field, unrestricted licensure, and extensive experience in DBT consultation, clinical work, and training with forensic and inpatient populations. The solicitation requires bidders to demonstrate at least six consecutive months of direct clinical work with DBT founder Dr. Marsha Linehan, two years of coaching inpatient forensic populations, and five years of teaching and training experience in DBT methodologies. Key deadlines include a bid submission deadline of November 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a public bid opening on November 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM, and an anticipated contract start date of March 1, 2026, extending through June 30, 2030.

The IFB includes provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) preferences, offering a five percent incentive for certified California Small Businesses and a one to five percent incentive for DVBE participants. Required insurance coverages include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim/$2,000,000 aggregate). Bidders must register at Cal eProcure to receive addenda and question responses, with a question submission deadline of November 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM and anticipated DSH responses by November 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The contract will be awarded based on meeting minimum qualifications and will not exceed the rates specified in the bidder's rate sheet. The procurement targets services across multiple California counties including San Bernardino, Napa, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo, with services to be delivered either in-person or virtually based on mutual agreement. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the training modules and the multi-year contract duration suggest a substantial investment in DBT training and consultation services.