Request for Proposal 26-09 Behavioral Health Consulting Services

Alameda County Behavioral Health Department is requesting proposals for professional consulting, technical assistance, and administrative services supporting implementation of the Behavioral Health Services Act and related behavioral health initiatives under RFP 26-09, with proposals due December 8, 2026 and oral interviews scheduled for January 21, 2027. A Small Local Emerging Business (SLEB) preference of up to 5% applies to certified SLEB bidders, and an additional 5% local preference applies to bidders located within Alameda County.

Minimum qualifications require six years of experience within the past ten years providing consulting and technical assistance to a government entity in behavioral health service delivery, plus six years of experience fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities as a fiscal administrative agent or sponsor. The contractor will oversee subcontracted consultants, ensure timely payments within thirty days, prepare quarterly progress reports, and support ACBHD compliance with state and federal behavioral health requirements. Up to 20% of the total contract award may be allocated for the contractor's administrative fees for managing consultant subcontracts.

The total contract value is $3,145,668 ($1,048,556 per contract year) over a three-year term beginning July 1, 2027, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Funding is through BHSA. The contract is subject to Board of Supervisors approval in June 2027.

Bidders must submit proposals in single-spaced, 11-point Arial font with one-inch margins, limited to eight pages excluding exhibits, along with a completed Budget Worksheet in Excel format, five current references, and signed certification statements. Submissions are required electronically via the County of Alameda's OpenGov platform. Non-certified bidders must subcontract with a SLEB for at least 20% of the total estimated bid amount. Bidders' conferences are scheduled for November 4 and 5, 2026 (both virtual), and written questions are due by 5:00 p.m. on November 5, 2026. Award recommendations are anticipated February 4, 2027.