Sobering & Crisis Stabilization Center Operator

Multnomah County Health Department's Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is seeking a service provider to operate a new 24/7 Sobering & Crisis Stabilization Center, aimed at expanding the county's behavioral health and substance use disorder continuum of care. The Request for Information (RFI) is seeking providers capable of managing a 50-bed facility that will offer sobering services, withdrawal management, and medication-assisted treatment, with the goal of diverting intoxicated individuals from local jails and emergency departments. The center is planned for completion in calendar year 2027 and will provide both voluntary and involuntary sobering services through direct service or formal partnerships. The RFI is open from 4/9/2025 8:00 AM PDT to 5/2/2025 4:00 PM PDT, with an optional virtual pre-proposal conference scheduled for 4/17/2025 at 12:00 pm. Potential providers will need to demonstrate capabilities in clinical workflows, service integration, bed allocation strategies, and comprehensive treatment approaches for individuals experiencing substance use crises.

This RFI is a non-competitive information-gathering process, meaning no contract will be awarded directly from this document. The county anticipates a mix of reimbursable and non-reimbursable services and is interested in understanding potential cost structures and service delivery models. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the RFI suggests the county is seeking flexible and innovative approaches to crisis stabilization. County staff will manage intake and triage of deflection participants, with both county and contracted staff expected to occupy the facility. The document does not specify a precise budget range, but indicates the center will require comprehensive clinical and operational capabilities to manage a complex behavioral health intervention. Potential providers should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in substance use disorder treatment, low-barrier service delivery, and coordination with local first responders and healthcare systems.