BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (BHSA) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORTS (BHSS)

The County of Amador is issuing an RFP (26‑09) to procure community‑based Behavioral Health Services and Supports (BHSS) funded through the state Behavioral Health Services Act. The County seeks multiple vendors capable of delivering evidence‑based, culturally responsive mental health, substance‑use, and related supportive services to diverse priority populations (e.g., serious mental illness, co‑occurring disorders, homelessness, justice‑involved individuals, children, older adults, and underserved racial/ethnic groups). Proposals must demonstrate capacity to improve access, reduce disparities, and align with the County’s Integrated BHSA Plan (2026‑2029). The contract may be awarded to several providers to create a comprehensive continuum of care. • Scope includes outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, case management, peer support, and integrated care coordination. • Services must be community‑based, evidence‑based, and culturally responsive. • Target populations: serious mental illness, co‑occurring disorders, homeless, justice‑involved, youth, seniors, and underserved groups. • Deliverables: performance metrics, compliance reporting (Exhibit B), and adherence to the BHSA Integrated Plan. • Submission deadline: 1:30 PM, Thursday Nov 5 2026 (sealed proposals only). • Multiple contracts may be awarded; vendors can propose innovative program models.