Suicide Prevention Program Services

The Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Department is seeking qualified private and public organizations to provide Suicide Prevention Program Services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) under the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) component of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). The county intends to award a single two-year contract with potential for three additional one-year extensions. The primary objectives include conducting community-wide suicide prevention training, supporting the Tuolumne County Suicide Prevention Task Force (SPTF), and implementing community education campaigns focused on reducing mental health stigma. Key deliverables encompass leadership of the Suicide Prevention Committee, targeted outreach to at-risk populations including children, youth, and young adults, and comprehensive reporting and data collection. The proposal evaluation will be weighted across four categories: Scope of Services (30%), Past & Present Performance (15%), Staffing & Organization (25%), and Budget (30%). Proposals were due electronically by 5:00 pm on February 16, 2023, with a tentative contract execution date of July 1, 2023.

The RFP includes specific restrictions on potential bidders, particularly for current and retired Tuolumne County employees. CalPERS retirees are prohibited from contracting if the proposed work is similar to their previous employment, and current county employees must separate from employment prior to contract award. No county time may be used to prepare RFP responses. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation with specific coverage limits. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, proposers must comply with non-discrimination policies. The contract is subject to annual funding availability, with the county reserving the right to cancel or modify the agreement based on budget constraints. Although a specific award value was not disclosed, the RFP requires detailed cost sheets covering administration, staff time, materials, travel, and other anticipated expenses, suggesting flexibility in potential contract value.