RFP DCA-24-01 Recovery Program

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and its regulatory entities, referred to as "Boards", to select a Contractor to implement and administer a statewide program covering substance abuse and mental illness treatment, rehabilitation, monitoring, compliance referrals, and recovery services for health care professionals. The Recovery Program is a comprehensive, statewide initiative involving approximately 272 participants across eight Boards, including the Board of Registered Nursing, Dental Board of California, Board of Pharmacy, and others. The contract term is five years, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, and two optional one-year extensions. The DCA will retain 10% of each Board's portion of the monthly invoice as a performance incentive withhold, and the RFP outlines liquidated damages that may be assessed against the Contractor for various contract violations. Eligible Proposers must meet minimum requirements, including five years of relevant experience, and the proposal will be evaluated and scored based on the Scope of Work, Functional Requirements, and cost.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor or contractor is not specified, and the RFP does not provide information on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not include a listed award value or budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the Recovery Program suggests a significant contract value.