Rfsq - community input and planning services

The County of San Diego, Department of Behavioral Health Services, is soliciting statements of qualifications for Community Input and Planning Services under RFSQ 13158, with qualifications due October 22, 2026 and a pre-SOQ conference on September 17 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. The County anticipates awarding up to six contracts, one per lot, each addressing a distinct population: Black/African American Communities, Hispanic/Latino Communities, LGBTQ+ Communities, Tribal Communities, Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Immigrant/Refugee Communities, and Justice-Impacted/Reentry/Housing-Insecure/Veteran Communities.

Offerors must submit a Small-Local Business Utilization Plan demonstrating either 3% participation by small, local businesses, evidence of good faith efforts to meet this goal, or a valid exemption under Board Policy B-53.

The scope requires contractors to establish and maintain Community Planning Committees with recurring meetings (minimum six annually per population), conduct outreach and engagement activities, gather and report community feedback, and administer participant supports including gift cards and accessibility accommodations. SOQ responses are limited to thirty pages, excluding attachments and supporting materials.

The initial contract term runs six months (January 1, 2027 through June 30, 2027) with four one-year renewal options available through June 30, 2031. The maximum agreement amount across all contract periods is $3.195 million, with the initial six-month term budgeting $35,500 for participant supports and each subsequent one-year option budgeting $118,000. Pricing will not be evaluated during qualifications-based selection; negotiations occur following firm rankings. Questions are due September 24, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m. Direct all communications to Contracting Officer Josielyn Kaai at josielyn.kaai@sdcounty.ca.gov through BuyNet's Discussions functionality.