Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for As-Needed Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services at County Behavioral Health Facilities

The County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health is issuing a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) to establish master agreements with qualified providers for As-Needed Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services at County Behavioral Health Facilities. The procurement seeks providers capable of delivering comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services across the county's behavioral health system. Potential vendors must demonstrate organizational capacity, relevant experience in substance use disorder treatment, clinical staff qualifications, and overall organizational stability. The RFSQ operates on a continuous basis, with Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) accepted and reviewed at the county's convenience, rather than adhering to a fixed deadline. Successful respondents will be added to a master vendor list and may be engaged on an as-needed basis for service delivery. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on organizational capabilities, professional credentials, treatment methodologies, and ability to provide flexible, high-quality substance use disorder treatment services. The current solicitation is identified as RFSQ2025-001 and was initially posted on March 18, 2025, with ongoing acceptance of qualification statements.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations, though standard county procurement practices often include provisions for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or local providers. No incumbent vendors are directly mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement structure suggests a potentially significant opportunity for multiple providers to establish master agreements, with individual service engagements and specific contract terms to be negotiated separately after qualification. While no specific award values or budget ranges are provided, the continuous nature of the procurement implies a potentially substantial and ongoing contracting opportunity for qualified substance use disorder treatment providers. The master agreement approach allows the County of Los Angeles significant flexibility in accessing treatment services across its behavioral health facilities, enabling them to rapidly engage qualified providers as treatment needs fluctuate. Prospective vendors must carefully review all attached documents, particularly Appendix B, which contains nine exhibits establishing formal application and compliance requirements for the master agreement process.