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CalMHSA is seeking proposals from organizations with a history of providing equipment for outdoor events in the Los Angeles County geographic area.

Scope of Work

This high-level scope of work outlines the major expected deliverables the successful organization – and their subcontractors, if applicable – will execute in partnership with CalMHSA and CalMHSA-identified subject matter experts. We are seeking qualified proposals that can provide booth equipment, sound, power distribution and stage equipment.

Submission Requirements 

Timing: Proposals must be submitted by March 11, 2024 at 5 p.m. (PST) through Bonfire link.

For your convenience, the full RFP can be found here.

• Addendum 1 (PDF)

Timeline

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), serves California Counties and Cities as an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure for jointly developing, funding, and implementing mental health services and educational programs at the state, regional, and local levels (See Gov. Code §6500 et seq.).

CalMHSA is seeking proposals from qualified vendors that currently offer to the U.S. health care industry an in-market, successful e-prescribing product that can be utilized to support our California county and city customers, and their providers and patients, as part of our California behavioral health care programs. This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any service or product whatsoever. In addition, responders are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs associated with responding to this RFP will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP submissions, if any is issued. The selection process will consider the merits of the proposed products, the qualifications of the organization(s), the expertise and demonstrated experience of the proposer organization and with the proposed product (demo is required), product capacity and features, resources offered, the proposed timeline, and pricing. CalMHSA reserves the right to select one or more vendors if deemed the best option.

For your convenience, please see the full Request for Proposals and CalMHSA’s Conflict of Interest Policy. All Submissions must be submitted electronically using CalMHSA’s e-Procurement Portal, Bonfire.

• Addendum 1 (PDF)
• E-Prescribing RFP: Questions & Answers (PDF)

Proposal Timeline

Update—Jan. 23, 2024: Notice of Intent to Award Grants

CalMHSA is pleased to announce its selection of and intent to contract with this organization selected through the RFP.

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CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Los Angeles County Media Buys. All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: CalMHSA Bonfire Hub. Applications due by 8:00 AM PST on January 15, 2024.

CalMHSA is seeking proposals from organizations with a history of developing media buy plans and executing media buys for the Los Angeles geographic and media market. March 1, 2024 is the go-live date for the media buys and they will run through June 30, 2024.

For your convenience, please see the full Request for Proposal (last updated Jan 23, 2024 at 11:40 AM).

Submission Instructions and Requirements

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a Joint Powers Authority, serves California counties and cities as an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure for jointly developing, funding, and implementing mental health services and educational programs at the state, regional, and local levels. (See Gov. Code §6500 et seq.)

To support County Behavioral Health with meeting federal and state interoperability requirements, as well as facilitating use cases that require the need to exchange relevant data, CalMHSA is seeking through this RFP to procure an interoperability and eMPI software solution (the “Solution”) and related profession services. The desired Solution will be used to facilitate the technical data exchange of protected health information and personally identifiable information between disparate systems as well as connect to larger national exchange networks.

This RFP is issued for the purpose of soliciting responses from interested entities with the experience and capacity to provide interoperability capabilities in alignment with federal and state requirements. This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. In addition, applicants are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs associated with responding to this RFP will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. Please find the following documents as part of this RFP:

• CalMHSA Interoperability Solution RFP (PDF)
• CalMHSA Interoperability Solution RFP_Response Template (Excel doc)
• Conflict of Interest Policy (PDF)
• Interoperability Solution RFP: Questions & Answers
• Addendum 1 (PDF): The following revisions have been made to Section 8. Submission Instructions and Requirements, listed on page 6 of the original Request for Proposals – Interoperability Solution posting document:
• Addendum 2 (PDF): The following revisions have been made to Section 8. Submission Instructions and Requirements, listed on page 6 of the original Request for Proposals – Interoperability Solution posting document.
• Notice of Intent to Award (PDF): Posted Nov. 27, 2023

Submission Instructions and Requirements

Update — Jan. 19, 2024: Notice of Intent to Award Grants

CalMHSA is pleased to announce its selection of and intent to contract with these organizations selected through the RFP.

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CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the LOS ANGELES COUNTY TAKE ACTION LA COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM. All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: CalMHSA Bonfire Hub.

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) through Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) funding, in collaboration CalMHSA, is looking for mission-oriented, diverse, and innovative partner organizations to support the residents of Los Angeles County during the month of May 2024. Grants will be provided to support community events which promote mental health awareness and wellbeing.

With available grant funds, organizations will engage diverse communities to promote mental health awareness and wellbeing, and foster community connection, as a part of LACDMH’s Take Action LA for Mental Health campaign. Grant-funded events will be tailored to follow the theme: Take Action for Yourself, Take Action for Others, and Take Action for your Community.

LACDMH and CalMHSA are seeking applications for a one-time innovative event or a series of events throughout Los Angeles County. CalMHSA will award grants to community-based organizations.

For your convenience, please see the full Request for Proposal.

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above. In addition, a RFP timeline is included below (please note there is a RFP Bidders Conference on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 12pm PST). RSVP is not required.

Grant Timeframe

* Submit application questions via Bonfire.

** Events cannot occur on the same date as the LACDMH event in the grantee’s Service Area.

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CalMHSA is excited to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Tulare County Prevention and Early Intervention Grant Program. All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: Bonfire by May 26, 2023. Applications received after May 26, 2023, will be considered based on available funding, Once funds have exhausted, applications will no longer be accepted.

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), in partnership with Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Mental Health Branch, is excited to share they are seeking proposals from mission oriented, diverse, innovative partner organizations to support their movement in activating organizations and individuals during the month of June to promote mental health awareness and wellbeing. With available grant funds, organizations will engage diverse communities to promote mental health awareness and wellbeing and foster community connection between individuals and organizations within communities to help address contributing factors to mental health needs and contribute to mental wellbeing.

Grant proposals should focus on decreasing stigma and discrimination associated with mental health, increasing help seeking behaviors, increasing awareness and access to mental health services and resources, or any activities that address one or more of the MHSA PEI identified negative effects of untreated mental illness. The Tulare County Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) grant is currently scheduled from June 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023. Grant amounts range from $10,000 up to $25,000 per awardee.

Please see the following attachments:

1. Request for Proposal

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff are unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above. An RFP timeline is included below (please note there is an RFP Bidders Conference on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 3:30pm with a link to recording posted following the session. The zoom link to the Bidders Conference is here.

We invite creative thought partners with a desire to bring mental health awareness to a specific (ethnic, racial, cultural, or geographic) Tulare County community through equity- focused events and activities to apply.

CalMHSA, in partnership with the Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services, is proud to announce the Alameda County Loan Repayment Program (ACLRP) opportunity. These grants seek to continue to provide financial incentive to retain qualified, eligible employees in hard to fill/retain positions in the Alameda County Behavioral Health Care system.

To view the ACLRP Program Guide, click HERE

NOTICE: An informational webinar will be available on 7/29/2020. The webinar will provide assistance to applicants in completing the application process.

For any questions, please email [email protected].

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP). All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/.

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state of California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS), is seeking proposals from potential contractors with the experience and expertise to rapidly implement the FEMA Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) to provide non-clinical emotional and crisis support in response to the recent wildfires in California and associated stressors. The mission of the CCP is to assist individuals and communities in recovering from the effects of natural and human-caused disasters by assisting survivors in understanding their current situation and reactions, mitigating stress, developing coping strategies, providing emotional support, and encouraging linkages with resources and longer-term supportive services. The CCP will provide community outreach and support for hardships resulting from the recent wildfires and represents a unique opportunity for selected contractors to provide support to negatively affected individuals in the following counties: Fresno, Los Angeles, Madera, San Bernardino, San Diego, Shasta, and Siskiyou. The CCP is currently scheduled to provide services beginning May 2021.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:
1. Request for Proposal
2. Q&A

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above. In addition, a RFP timeline is included below (please note there is a RFP Bidders Conference on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 12:00 PM PST . RSVP is not required.

RFP Issued March 17, 2021
Bidders Conference March 24, 2021 12pm PST
RFP Questions Due March 29, 2021 5pm PST
RFP Questions Answered April 2, 2021 5pm PST
Deadline for Proposals to be Submitted April 16, 2021 5:00pm PST
Application Review April 19 – 23, 2021

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The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), serves California Counties and Cities as an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure for jointly developing, funding, and implementing mental health services and educational programs at the state, regional, and local levels (See Gov. Code §6500 et seq.).
This Request for Proposal is issued for the purpose of soliciting responses for interested entities with the experience and capacity to provide comprehensive remote IT support for 30-60 office workers located onsite in California and another 30-60 remote worker in California (with 1-5 workers located in other states). This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. In addition, responders are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs associated with responding to this RFP will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP submissions, if any is issued.
The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) is representing interested counties in the implementation of a mental health programs. Counties range in size from small/rural to large counties located throughout California.

Key Date:

-RFP Issued December 30, 2022
-RFP Questions Due via CalMHSA’s E-Procurement Portal: January 9, 2023
-RFP Questions Answered January 12, 2023
-Deadline for Proposals: January 27, 2023
-Application Review: Feb. 24, 2023

All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: California Mental Health Services

1. Request for Proposal IT Outsourcing
2. Conflict of Interest
3. Q&A
4. Request for Proposal IT Outsourcing Addendum
5. Request for Proposal IT Outsourcing Addendum #2
6. Request for Proposal IT Outsourcing Addendum #3
7. Request for Proposal IT Outsourcing Addendum #4
8. Request for Proposal IT Outsourcing Addendum #5

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), serves California Counties and Cities as an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure for jointly developing, funding, and implementing mental health services and educational programs at the state, regional, and local levels. (See Gov. Code §6500 et seq.)

CalMHSA is seeking responses from a Credentials Verification Organization (CVO) interested in providing credentialing and re-credentialing services to California County Mental Health Plans (MHPs), Drug Med-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) Plans, and DMC State Plans (hereafter referred to as  “Plans”) to ensure each Plan’s provider network is appropriately qualified through registration, certification, licensure, and/or professional association memberships, and are in good standing with federal health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid/Medi-Cal programs. The CVO is encouraged to be NCQA certified and/or URAC accredited.

The RFSQ application process allows organizations to be evaluated for capability and compliance prior to submitting a formal Request for Proposal. However, CalMHSA may choose to contract with the Applicant and omit the need for a Request for Proposal based on the RFSQ submission alone if deemed appropriate. This process does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. In addition, Applicants are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFSQ; all costs associated with responding to this RFSQ will be solely at the interested party’s expense.  Not responding to this RFSQ does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) -Credentialing and Re-credentialing Services for California County Mental Health Plans and Drug Medi-Cal Plans
2. CalMHSA – Conflict of Interest Document
3. FAQ
4. Addendum #1 – Submission Deadline Extension

Proposal timeline dates:

All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP). All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/.

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state of California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS), is seeking proposals from potential contractors with the experience and expertise to rapidly implement the FEMA Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) to provide non-clinical emotional and crisis support in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and associated stressors. The mission of the CCP is to assist individuals and communities in recovering from the effects of natural and human-caused disasters by assisting survivors in understanding their current situation and reactions, mitigating stress, developing coping strategies, providing emotional support, and encouraging linkages with resources and longer-term supportive services. The CCP will provide community outreach and support for hardships caused by COVID-19 and represents a unique opportunity for selected contractors to provide statewide community outreach and support leveraging a virtual service delivery.   The CCP is currently scheduled to provide services through August 8, 2021. A total of $26,227, 601.78 will be awarded to CCP providers.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Request for Proposal
2. RFP Bidders Conference Recording
3. RFP Bidders Conference PowerPoint
4. FAQ

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above. In addition, a RFP timeline is included below (please note there is a RFP Bidders Conference on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 3:00 . RSVP is not required. The link to the Bidders Conference is here.

Important Notes:Each item of Requested Information will only be visible after the Closing Time.Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on the size of the file(s) and your Internet connection speed.You will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number once you finalize your submission.Minimum system requirements: Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Javascript must be enabled. Browser cookies must be enabled.Need Help?California Mental Health Services uses a Bonfire portal for accepting and evaluating proposals digitally. Please contact Bonfire at [email protected] for technical questions related to your submission. You can also visit their help forum at https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP). All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/.

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state of California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS), is seeking proposals from potential contractors with the experience and expertise to rapidly implement the FEMA Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) to provide non-clinical emotional and crisis support in response to the recent wildfires in California and associated stressors. The mission of the CCP is to assist individuals and communities in recovering from the effects of natural and human-caused disasters by assisting survivors in understanding their current situation and reactions, mitigating stress, developing coping strategies, providing emotional support, and encouraging linkages with resources and longer-term supportive services. The CCP will provide community outreach and support for hardships resulting from the recent wildfires and represents a unique opportunity for selected contractors to provide support to negatively affected individuals in the following counties: Butte, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tulare, Trinity, and Yolo. The CCP is currently scheduled to provide services beginning March 2021.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Request for Proposal
2. Bidders Conference PowerPoint
3. Bidders Conference Zoom recording
4. FAQ

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above. In addition, a RFP timeline is included below (please note there is a RFP Bidders Conference on Monday, January 4 2021 at 4:00 PM PST . RSVP is not required.

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CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Help@Hand Screening Tool Project. Proposal supporting documentation must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/.

The California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA), with the support of participating counties and cities has implemented a project called Help@Hand, which aims to build a complementary support system that offers a bridge to care, helps identify early signs of mental health changes, offers timely support, removes barriers, and seeks to include new avenues of care for communities not connected to conventional county services.  Monterey County Behavioral Health (MCBH) and Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) are two of the participating members of the JPA.  CalMHSA, MCBH and LACDMH are working collaboratively to solicit responses to meet a need initially for Monterey County and Los Angeles County.

This Request for Proposal is intended to solicit interested parties with the ability and capacity to perform the services requested, with the intent to award a contract to the selected entity. However, there is no guarantee of a contract, as we are facing unprecedented times which could dictate otherwise for CalMHSA’s participating members.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Request for Proposal
2. Help At Hand Screening Q&A

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above. In addition, an RFP timeline is included below (please note there is a RFP Bidders Conference on Tuesday January 28, 2021 at 9:00 am. RSVP is not required.

*Interested vendors must just select the intent to bid box within the Bonfire Portal to meet this requirement.

All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

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CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for the Access and Crisis Support Lines. All proposals and questions must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/.

CalMHSA is seeking responses from organizations who are interested in implementing a multi-county collaborative project to support 24/7 access line and/or 24/7 crisis support lines. County Mental Health Providers would be largely from the Northern California region. Based on the needs of the participating Counties, the project may be slightly different for each participant.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Request for Statement of Qualifications
2. FAQ

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFSQ. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above. In addition, an RFSQ timeline is included below:

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for Psychiatric Inpatient Concurrent Review . Proposal supporting documentation must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/47552

The California Mental Health Service Authority (CalMHSA) is seeking responses from organizations who are interested in conducting concurrent review and authorization of inpatient psychiatric hospital and psychiatric health facility services on behalf of multiple California County Mental Health Plans (MHPs). Counties delegating concurrent review and authorization services to this organization will range in size from small/rural to large counties and will be located throughout California. Although the review and authorization requirements are uniform, the communication needs of the participating counties or hospitals where county beneficiaries are hospitalized may vary.

This RFSQ is intended to solicit interested parties with the ability and capacity to perform the services requested.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Concurrent Review RFSQ Addendum
2. Q&A
3. Notice of Intent

This RFSQ Addendum is intended to update the previously posted Key Dates and solicit interested parties with the ability and capacity to perform the services requested.

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFSQ. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above. In addition, an RFSQ timeline is updated as indicated below:

All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for CPT Coding RFI. Proposal supporting documentation must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-mail.

For your convenience, please see the following attachment(s):

CPT Coding RFI

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Project Management Services. Proposal documentation must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/projects/55366/details

This Request for Proposal is issued for the purpose soliciting responses from interested entities with the experience and capacity for providing project management and supportive services for large, multi-dimensional health facility development.

This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.  In addition, responders are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs associated with responding to this RFP will be solely at the interested party’s expense.  Not responding to this RFI/RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

This RFP is intended to solicit interested parties with the ability and capacity to perform the services requested.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. RFP Project Management Services
2. Conflict of Interest

Due to the open procurement, Cal MHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above.

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP). All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com.

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state of California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS), is seeking proposals from potential contractors with the experience and expertise to rapidly implement the FEMA Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) to provide non-clinical emotional and crisis support in response to the recent wildfires in California and associated stressors. The mission of the CCP is to assist individuals and communities in recovering from the effects of natural and human-caused disasters by assisting survivors in understanding their current situation and reactions, mitigating stress, developing coping strategies, providing emotional support, and encouraging linkages with resources and longer-term supportive services. The CCP will provide community outreach and support for hardships resulting from the recent wildfires and represents a unique opportunity for selected contractors to provide support to negatively affected individuals in the following counties: Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Tehama, and Trinity. The CCP is currently scheduled to provide services beginning end of March 2022.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Request for Proposal
2. CCP Bidders Conference Recording
3. Q&A

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above. In addition, a RFP timeline is included below (please note there is a RFP Bidders Conference on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 12:00 pm PST.  RSVP is not required.

Additional Bidders Conference Information

When: February 9, 2022 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Topic: CalHOPE CCP Bidders Conference

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CalMHSA is seeking proposals from organizations and individuals with a history of developing marketing, outreach, and education materials for community stakeholders, appointed and elected officials, potential funders, and partner organizations. The initial award amount shall not exceed $200,000.

The deliverables of the marketing, outreach, and education contract are as follows:

• Reach and inform intended target populations (as mentioned above);
• Develop effective communication tools which may include, but are not limited to:
  • One-page briefs
  • Informational flyers
  • Talking points
  • Program/project impact statements,
  • Social and digital media assets,
  • Press releases,
  • PowerPoint templates and presentations,
  • Infographics and other data visualization assets.
• Update current marketing, outreach, and education tools and resources.
• Increase effective messaging on current and future CalMHSA administered programs/projects.

For your convenience, please see the attached Request for Proposal.

Additional documents:

Q&A

Scoring Overview

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal. In addition, a RFP timeline is included below. Please note there is a RFP Bidders Conference on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 12:00 pm PST. RSVP is not required.

EVENT Key Dates
RFP Issued 8/2/2022
Bidders Conference 8/5/2022 12pm PST
RFP Questions Due 8/12/2022 5pm PST
RFP Questions Answered 8/17/2022 5pm PST
Letter of Intent to Submit Due 8/19/2022 5pm PST
Deadline for Proposals to be Submitted 9/2/2022 5pm PST
Application Review 9/5/2022 – 9/16/2022

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When: August 5, 2022, 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Outreach, Marketing, and Education RFP

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CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the CalHOPE Support Program (CHCP). All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com.

In partnership with the state of California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS), the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) is seeking proposals from potential contractors with the experience and expertise in providing outreach and non-clinical emotional support to diverse communities (individuals, families, and communities) to recover from the effects of the pandemic, disasters, and other life stressors. Selected contractors will provide virtual and in-person support sessions to mitigate stress, develop coping strategies, navigate resources and link to longer-term supportive services.

CalMHSA is also seeking a limited number of providers to staff and provide virtual counseling services via the calhopeconnect.org chat application, which allows Californians to be counseled via chat under the CalHOPE Support Program.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

• Request for Proposal

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above. In addition, a RFP timeline is included below (please note there is a RFP Bidders Conference on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 12:00 pm PST.  RSVP is not required.

Additional Bidders Conference Information

Topic: CalHOPE Support Program RFP Bidder’s Conference

Time: Oct 31, 2022 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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CalMHSA is excited to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Mental Health Impact. All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: Bonfire

CalMHSA is inviting organizations to submit a proposal for an upcoming comprehensive and targeted public awareness campaign that increases Californians’ awareness and understanding of the importance of community behavioral health care initiatives. The successful organization will be rooted in human-centered design and have a successful record of exploring human experience to create effective messaging assets. Interested organizations must have experience launching comprehensive marketing initiatives to enhance awareness, engage our target audience, and decrease the stigma and discrimination associated with adverse outcomes of mental illness. Organizations submitting proposals must have subject matter expertise, rather than communication or marketing generalists.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Community Mental Health Impact 
2. Conflict of Interest
3. Q & A
4. Request for Proposal (RFP) for Community Mental Health Impact – Addendum 1 

On behalf of the LA County Department of Mental Health, CalMHSA would like to thank all of you for the countless hours spent preparing proposals for this Spring’s grant opportunity.

Unfortunately, we have no choice but to postpone the mini-grants program at this time due to the current Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) which has rendered implementation non-feasible and altered selection criteria. In the months ahead, as we move forward in accordance with State and Local guidance related to the evolving public health crisis, we will reopen the Mini-Grant opportunity and focus on proposals that align with COVID-19 recovery efforts across the County. Your current submissions remain invaluable and will be considered when this program reopens though requests for modification may be made in order to pivot programming as indicated and ensure that proposed program activities are safe in communities.

We appreciate your patience and hope that you, your families, and communities are staying healthy during this time of unprecedented challenge.

When the LA County Department of Mental Health and CalMHSA set out to provide mini-grants to community innovation projects, the vision was to create community conveneings that brought people together to improve the wellbeing of people in LA County.

The current pandemic has made these kinds of efforts difficult, and we regret to announce that we need to postpone awarding grants until we receive more clarity from state and local partners on how to proceed. Both LACDMH and CalMHSA remain committed to supporting innovative and community-centered mental health efforts, and we are working to adapt grant and program design to meet our new physical distancing realities.

While we cannot fully understand the impact these delays may have on various projects, we appreciate everything that applicants have done to rethink wellbeing in their respective communities, and we hope to revisit this process when the pandemic subsides. Despite the uncertainty, we will continue to support community organizations as we are all in this together. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, feedback, or concerns.

We will notify all previous and current applicants on all communication channels to ensure everyone is aware as changes develop. We hope you and your communities remain safe and healthy, and we are here to help support despite the challenges we all currently face.

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Interoperability and eMPI Software. All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/california/californiamentalhealthserviceauthority

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), serves California Counties and Cities as an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure for jointly developing, funding, and implementing mental health services and educational programs at the state, regional, and local levels. (See Gov. Code §6500 et seq.)

To support County Behavioral Health with meeting federal and state interoperability requirements, as well as facilitating use cases that require the need to exchange relevant data, CalMHSA is seeking through this RFP to procure an interoperability and eMPI software solution. The desired software solution will be used to facilitate the technical data exchange of protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII) between disparate systems as well as connect to larger national exchange networks.

This RFP is issued for the purpose of soliciting responses from interested entities with the experience and capacity to provide interoperability capabilities in alignment with federal and state requirements. This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. In addition, respondents are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs associated with responding to this RFP will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

For your convenience, please see the following attachment(s):

1. CalMHSA Interoperability and eMPI Software RFP
2. Interoperability eMPI RFP Response Template
3. Conflict of Interest
4. Interoperability and eMPI Software RFP Questions & Answers
5. Request for Proposals (RFP) Interoperability and eMPI Software ADDENDUM 1
6. Request for Proposals (RFP) Interoperability and eMPI Software ADDENDUM 2
7. Request for Proposals (RFP) for Interoperability and eMPI Software ADDENDUM 3
8. Request for Proposals (RFP) for Interoperability and eMPI Software – Questions & Answers Related to ADDENDUM 3
9. Request for Proposals (RFP) for Interoperability and eMPI Software — Cancellation

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the CalMHSA e-procurement portal, noted above.

EVENT Key Dates

RFP Issued – 1/23/2023

RFP Questions Due – 1/31/2023

RFP Questions Answered – 2/3/2023

Deadline for Application Responses to be Submitted – 2/17/2023

Addendum 3 Questions Due – 5/26/2023

Addendum 3 Questions Answered – 6/2/2023

Deadline for Submission of Responses to Addendum 3, Request for Additional Information – 6/16/2023

Revised Application Review Period – 6/17/2023 – 8/16/2023

CalMHSA is excited to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Round II of the Sacramento County Community Driven Time Limited Prevention and Early Intervention Grant Program. All proposals must be submitted by April 28, 2023, to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal.

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), in partnership with the Sacramento County Division of Behavioral Health Services, is seeking proposals from diverse, innovative nonprofits, community and faith-based organizations, schools and others to support their efforts in engaging communities by fostering stronger connections between individuals and organizations to help address the contributing factors to mental health needs and contribute to mental well-being. Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services encourages all community-based organizations to apply.

Grant proposals should focus on decreasing stigma and discrimination, increasing help-seeking behaviors, increasing awareness of and access to mental health services and resources, or any activities that address one or more of the MHSA PEI-identified negative effects of untreated mental illness. The Sacramento County Community Driven Time Limited Prevention and Early Intervention grant period is currently scheduled from May 30, 2023, through May 31, 2026. Grant amounts range from $2,500 to $500,000 per awardee.

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff are unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bidnet e-procurement portal, noted above. An RFP timeline is included below.

Please note: An RFP Bidders Conference will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 11 a.m. with a link to a recording posted following the session. The Zoom link to the Bidders Conference is here.

We invite creative, innovative organizations and thought partners with a desire to raise mental health awareness to a specific target audience that is unserved or underserved in the Sacramento County area to apply.

Bidnet link: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/california/californiamentalhealthserviceauthority

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), serves California counties and cities as an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure for jointly developing, funding, and implementing mental health services and educational programs at the state, regional, and local levels. (See Gov. Code §6500 et seq.)

To support the Semi-Statewide Electronic Health Record Program (EHR), CalMHSA is seeking through this RFP to procure Service Desk services. This Service Desk will provide Level 1.5 technical support for CalMHSA users accessing the Streamline SmartCare EHR Application during a 12-hour period between 7AM-7PM PST, Monday through Friday.

This RFP is issued for the purpose of soliciting responses from interested entities with the experience and capacity to provide Level 1.5 technical support for CalMHSA Users accessing the Streamline SmartCare EHR Application. This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. In addition, respondents are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs associated with responding to this RFP will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Request for Proposals (RFP) for Semi-State EHR Service Desk
2. Conflict of Interest Code
3. EHR Service Desk RFP Response Template
4. Q&A
5. EHR Service Desk RFP – Addendum 1

Event Key Dates
RFP Issued 12/21/2022
RFP Questions Due 1/16/2023
RFP Questions Answered 1/23/2023
Deadline for Application Responses to be Submitted 2/7/2023
Application Review 2/7/2023 – 2/24/2023
Notice of Intent to Award * 3/1/2023

* Date of Notice of Intent to Award subject to change

All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), serves California Counties and Cities as an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure for jointly developing, funding, and implementing mental health services and educational programs at the state, regional, and local levels. (See Gov. Code §6500 et seq.)

To expand the availability of a broad range of Medi-Cal specialty mental health and substance use disorder treatment services across the state, CalMHSA is seeking responses from organizations that can provide outpatient and residential behavioral health services on behalf of up to fifty-eight California counties. Vendors may choose to apply for contracts within their current area or expand to additional cities and counties. Vendors may be providers of single service types such as Drug Medi-Cal American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Level 1 Outpatient with services in one county, or they may be providers of multiple types of services such as a combination of adult residential services, outpatient therapy, case management, peer support and medication support providing services to multiple counties.

Prospective vendors must adhere to all Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) regulations related to the provision of Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS), Drug Medi-Cal State Plan (DMC), and Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) services. This includes Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT), Community Care Licensing and any other relevant state regulations and requirements.

The RFSQ application process allows organizations to be evaluated for capability and compliance prior to submitting a formal Request for Proposal. This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. In addition, Applicants are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFSQ; all costs associated with responding to this RFSQ will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFSQ does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) – Outpatient and Residential Treatment Program
2.  CalMHSA – Conflict of Interest Document
3.  FAQ
4. Addendum #1

Proposal timeline dates:

EVENT Key Dates
RFSQ Issued December 8, 2022
RFSQ Questions Due via CalMHSA’s E-Procurement Portal. December 16, 2022
RFSQ Questions Answered December 30, 2022
Deadline for Responses to be Submitted January 27, 2023
Application Review 1/30/23 – 2/3/23

All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

CalMHSA, on behalf of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), is seeking proposals from Los Angeles based organizations with a history of developing social marketing campaigns and media buys that reach ethnic, racial, and culturally diverse communities, also known as the global majority. Interested organizations may submit proposals for either or both areas of focus:

1. Social Marketing Campaign Development
2. Media Buy Plan Development and Deployment

Proposal supporting documentation must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here:

Bonfire Portal

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. LA RFP Addendum #2 Extended Application Review Period – Please note that the Application Review and Selection Period for this RFP has been extended as follows: February 4-March 11, 2022.

2. LA RFP Addendum #1 Extended Application Review Period

3. Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Social Marketing Campaign Development and Media Buy Plan Development and Deployment RFP

4. CalMHSA-Conflict of Interest Document

5. LA RFP – Bidders Conference Zoom Invitation

6. LA RFP – Zoom Bidders Conference Recording 1.21.22

7. LA RFP Questions & Answers Document

CalMHSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bidders Conference – Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Social Marketing Campaign Development and Media Buy Plan Development and Deployment

Time: Jan 21, 2022 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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CalMHSA has concluded that the approach contained in RFP no longer reflects the organization’s current needs. Thank you for those who expressed interest in this opportunity.

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Peer Support Specialist Certification – A Landscape Analysis for Specializations for Peer Work. Proposal supporting documentation must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here:
https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/55726

This Request for Proposal is issued for the purpose of soliciting responses for interested entities with the experience and capacity for conducting a landscape analysis of Peer Support specializations under the Peer Support Specialist Certification program administered by CalMHSA. This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. In addition, responders are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs associated with responding to this RFP will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP submissions, if any is issued.

This RFP is intended to solicit interested parties with the ability and capacity to perform the services requested.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1.Request for Proposal (RFP) for Peer Support Specialist Certification – A Landscape Analysis for Specializations for Peer Work Addendum #2
2. Request for Proposal(RFP) – A Landscape Analysis for Specializations for Peer Work Addendum
3. Q&A
4. Peer Support Specialist Certification- A Landscape Analysis for Specializations for Peer Work RFP
5. Conflict of Interest

This RFP Addendum is intended to update the previously posted Due Date and solicit interested parties with the ability and capacity to perform the services requested.

Due to the open procurement, Cal MHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above.

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Examination Development. Proposal supporting documentation must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/54266

This Request for Proposal is issued for the purpose soliciting responses for interested entities with the experience and capacity for using innovative strategies/ideas to provide the development of exams to be used to certify individuals seeking certification through the Peer Support Specialist Certification (PSSC) program. This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.  In addition, responders are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI/RFP; all costs associated with responding to this RFI/RFP will be solely at the interested party’s expense.  Not responding to this RFI/RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

This RFP is intended to solicit interested parties with the ability and capacity to perform the services requested.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Peer Support Specialist Certification- Exam Development RFP Addendum 2
2. Peer Support Specialist Certification – Exam Development Q&A
3. Peer Support Specialist Certification- Exam Development RFP Addendum
4. Peer Support Specialist Certification- Exam Development RFP
5. Conflict of Interest

This RFP Addendum is intended to update the previously posted Due Date and solicit interested parties with the ability and capacity to perform the services requested.

Due to the open procurement, Cal MHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above.

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for Peer Support Specialist Certification Training. Proposal supporting documentation must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/49986

CalMHSA is seeking responses from organizations who are interested in providing training that leads to Peer Support Specialist Certification on behalf of multiple California County Mental Health Plans (MHPs). This RFSQ’s reference to Peer Support Specialist Certification (PSSC) is in alignment with the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program Act of 2020 with the intent of increasing the number of Peer Support Specialists as Medi-Cal providers and bill for services under the Medi-Cal program. Counties being represented by CalMHSA will range in size from small/rural to large counties and are located throughout California. Although the Peer Support Specialist Certification standards set forth by the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) are uniform for all counties and/or organization implementing a Peer Support Specialist Certification program, the training content and delivery of training may vary.

The goal of this RFSQ is to determine organizational qualifications and interest in a project of this scale and scope. Peer Support Specialist trainings covered in this RFSQ should meet the required standards and be accessible across counties or geographic regions to individual’s interested in taking training towards becoming a Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist.

Peer Support Specialist Certification RFSQ
Q&A

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFSQ. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above. In addition, an RFSQ timeline is included below:

EVENT Key Dates
RFSQ Issued 8/13/21
RFSQ Questions Due 8/20/21, 5:00 pm PST
RFSQ Questions Answered 8/25/21
Deadline for RFSQs to be Submitted 8/31/21, 5:00 pm PST

All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

For more information, please visit: https://www.calmhsa.org/peer-certification/

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Peer Support Specialist Certification Program Peer Support Specialist and Peer Support Specialist Supervision Training Curriculum. Proposal supporting documentation must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here:

Bonfire Portal

This Request for Proposal is issued for the purpose of soliciting responses for interested entities with the experience and capacity for conducting Peer Support Specialist Certification Program and Peer Support Specialist Supervision Training Curriculum, under the Peer Support Specialist Certification program administered by CalMHSA. This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. In addition, responders are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs associated with responding to this RFP will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP submissions, if any is issued. This RFP is intended to solicit interested parties with the ability and capacity to perform the services requested.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Request for Proposal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program Peer Support Specialist and Peer Support Specialist Supervision Training Curriculum – Addendum # 3
2. Request for Proposal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program Peer Support Specialist and Peer Support Specialist Supervision Training Curriculum – Addendum # 2
3. Program Peer Support Specialist and Peer Support Specialist Supervision Training Curriculum – Addendum #1
4. Q&A
5. Peer Support Specialist Certification – Peer Support Specialist Training Vendor RFP
6. Peer Support Training Supervisor Questionnaire Guide
7. Peer Support Training Specialist Questionnaire Guide
8. CalMHSA-Conflict of Interest Document

This RFP is intended to solicit interested
parties with the ability and capacity to perform the services requested.

RFP Addendum 2 & 3 has been added to extend the evaluation timeline.

equest for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) Fair Market Value Compensation Analysis to support the Behavioral Health Medi-Cal rate setting process, CalMHSA is interested in identifying an
organization who can develop a regional compensation analysis model for a series of classifications.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) Fair Market Value Compensation Analysis – Addendum #2

RFSQ Fair Market Value

PLEASE NOTE NEW KEY DATES:

Deadline for Reponses to be submitted – January 7, 2021

Application Review – January 14, 2021

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) is seeking social impact partnerships to implement community engagement that will increase awareness of mental health resources and services, increase help-seeking behaviors, decease stigma and discrimination, prevent suicide, and increase understanding of factors that contribute to wellbeing and mental illness. Social impact partnerships will engage in a range of activities to reach community members that may not otherwise have been reached through social marketing and community engagement. Each social impact partnership will be dependent on funds available and target populations (ethnic, racial, cultural, geographic, and demographic).
Interested organizations and/or parties should provide the information below. This is a rolling RFSQ, and each submission will be reviewed to determine the alignment with the funding jurisdiction(s): local, regional, or statewide.

1. Social Partnership RSFQ 03-01-2023

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a Joint Powers Authority, serves California counties and cities as an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure for jointly developing, funding, and implementing mental health services and educational programs at the state, regional, and local levels (See Gov. Code §6500 et seq.).

CalMHSA is the certifying body for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists in California. As the certifying body, CalMHSA is seeking proposals from interested entities with the experience and capacity to provide comprehensive training for certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists interested in receiving training in the Justice-Involved Peer specialization. The Justice-Involved Peer specialization training curricula includes all competencies required for the Justice-Involved Peer specialization and focuses on working with persons with lived experience as justice-involved or providing personal care for someone in the public behavioral health system who has experienced being in justice involved. Training should focus on mental health, substance use disorder, and/or both (behavioral health). Not responding to this RFP does not preclude your participation in any future RFP submissions, if any is issued.

PDFs:

1. Peer Support Specialist Certification Program – Justice Involved Proposal
2. Curriculum Template_Justice Involved
3. Conflict of Interest form
4. Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Justice Involved Specialization Landscape
5. Curriculum Template_Justice Involved_Updated
6. Justice Involved Specialization: Addendum #1
7. Justice Involved Specialization – Addendum #2

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), serves California Counties and Cities as an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure for jointly developing, funding, and implementing mental health services and educational programs at the state, regional, and local levels (See Gov. Code §6500 et seq.).

CalMHSA is the certifying body for the certification of Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists in California. As the certifying body, CalMHSA is seeking proposals for the purpose of soliciting responses for interested entities with the experience and capacity to provide comprehensive training for certified Peer Support Specialists interested in receiving training in the Crisis Peer specialization. The Crisis Specialization training curricula includes all competencies required for the Crisis Peer specialization. Crisis Peer specialization training focuses on working with persons with lived experience having been crisis, or providing personal care for someone in the public behavioral health system of care who has experienced being in crisis. Training should focus on mental health, substance use disorder, and/or both (behavioral health).

PDFs:

1. Peer Support Specialist Certification Program – Crisis Care Proposal
2. Curriculum Template_Crisis Care
3. Conflict of Interest form
4. Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Crisis Care Specialization Landscape
5. Curriculum Template_Crisis Care Updated
6. Crisis Care Specialization: Addendum #1

All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), serves California Counties and Cities as an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure for jointly developing, funding, and implementing mental health services and educational programs at the state, regional, and local levels (See Gov. Code §6500 et seq.).

CalMHSA is the certifying body for the certification of Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists in California. As the certifying body, CalMHSA is seeking proposals for the purpose of soliciting responses for interested entities with the experience and capacity to provide comprehensive training for certified Peer Support Specialists interested in receiving training in the Unhoused Peer specialization. The Unhoused training curricula includes all competencies required for the Unhoused Peer specialization. Unhoused Peer specialization training focuses on working with persons with lived experience having been unhoused, or providing personal care for someone in the public behavioral health system of care who has experienced being unhoused. Training should focus on mental health, substance use disorder, and/or both (behavioral health).

1. Peer Support Specialist Certification Program – Unhoused Proposal
2. Curriculum Template_Unhoused
3. Conflict of Interest form
4. Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist_Unhoused Specialization Landscape
5. Curriculum Template Unhoused Updated
6. Unhoused Specialization: Addendum #1
7. Q & A

All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), serves California Counties and Cities as an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure for jointly developing, funding, and implementing mental health services and educational programs at the state, regional, and local levels. (See Gov. Code §6500 et seq.)

To support California County Mental Health Plans (MHPs), Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) Plans, and Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) State Plans, herein referred to as County Plans, to comply with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) uniform provider credentialing and re-credentialing requirements, CalMHSA is seeking through this RFP to procure for credentialing and re-credentialing services with a Credentialing Verification Organization (CVO) that is NCQA certified and/or URAC accredited.

This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. In addition, respondents are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs associated with responding to this RFP will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Credentialing and Re-Credentialing for California County Behavioral Health Plans
2. CalMHSA – Conflict of Interest Document 
3. FAQ
4. Addendum #1
5. Addendum #2

Bidnet link: California Mental Health Services Authority – Bid Opportunities and RFPs | BidNet Direct

CalMHSA is seeking proposals from organizations and individuals with a history of developing and delivering results through public awareness campaigns related to behavioral health and health care, with an emphasis on workforce outreach and education strongly preferred. The campaign will launch May 1, 2023, and will target two distinct audiences:

1. Individuals who are aware of the California public mental health system workforce and are interested in a career serving California’s most vulnerable individuals

2. Individuals who are not aware of the California public mental health system workforce but are interested in a career serving California’s most vulnerable individuals

For your convenience, please see the following attachment:

• Request for Proposal

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above.

RFP Issued January 4, 2023, 5 pm PST

Deadline for Proposals to be Submitted January 27, 2023, 5 pm PST

Evaluate By Date March 2, 2023, 5 pm PST

Deadline for Proposals to be Submitted January 27, 2023, 5 pm PST

Evaluate By Date March 2, 2023, 5 pm PST

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), serves California Counties and Cities as an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure for jointly developing, funding, and implementing mental health services and educational programs at the state, regional, and local levels. (See Gov. Code §6500 et seq.)

CalMHSA is requesting proposals from agencies specializing in the recruitment of behavioral health clinical staff to support California’s 58 County Behavioral Health Departments.

This RFP is issued for the purpose of soliciting responses from service providers with the experience, capability and capacity to provide qualified and certified/licensed healthcare workers to support California’s 58 County Behavioral Health Departments with clinical service. This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.  In addition, respondents are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs associated with responding to this RFP will be solely at the interested party’s expense.  Not responding to this RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Recruitment Agency for Behavioral Health Staffing Needs
2. CalMHSA – Conflict of Interest Document
3. RFP – Recruitment Agency for Behavioral Health Staffing Needs – FAQ

Proposal timeline dates:

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Key Dates

RFSQ Issued

October 7, 2022

RFSQ Questions Due via CalMHSA’s E-Procurement Portal.

October 19, 2022

RFSQ Questions Answered

October 21, 2022

Deadline for Responses to be Submitted

November 14, 2022

Application Review

November 11/15/22 – November 11/30/22

Bonfire link: California Mental Health Services – RFP – Recruitment Agency for Behavioral Health Staffing Needs (bonfirehub.com)

All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

Additional information on the CalMHSA EHR program, please visit: California Mental Health Services Authority | Semi-Statewide EHR (calmhsa.org)

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), serves California Counties and Cities as an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure for jointly developing, funding, and implementing mental health services and educational programs at the state, regional, and local levels. (See Gov. Code §6500 et seq.) 

CalMHSA is working to support a multi-county collaborative with Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced counties to improve current and long-term crisis and residential behavioral health treatment needs through rehabilitating portions of a property located in and owned by Stanislaus County to accommodate a 100-bed Social Rehabilitation Facility (SRF) and a 32-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC).

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for the purpose of information and to determine number of respondents available with the desired expertise. This RFI does not constitute a Request for Response (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI is issued for the purpose of soliciting responses from interested individuals/entities with the expertise and capacity to provide services.

This request for information does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, CalMHSA is not at this time seeking Responses and will not accept unsolicited Responses. Responders are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Request for Information (RFI) – Construction Vendors for Residential Behavioral Health Treatment Facility
2. CalMHSA – Conflict of Interest Document

Proposal timeline dates:

All proposals must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

CalMHSA is pleased to announce the Request for Information (RFI) for Behavioral Health Master’s Level Training Program. Proposal supporting documentation must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here:

California Mental Health Services (bonfirehub.com)

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for the purpose of soliciting responses from interested educational entities with the experience and ability to provide an in-person and/or online master’s degree Program that prepares students for State licensure as an MFT, LCSW or LPCC, CalMHSA is seeking to collaborate with the selected institution to ensure the curriculum is focused upon preparing individuals
to work in the public mental health system. This program will involve CalMHSA pooling county resources and purchasing master’s degree level slots from the selected educational institution (s). Counties and the selected program(s) will work together to vet program candidates for admission. Students who are selected to participate in the program will commit to at least four (4) years of service in California’s public mental health system. Counties who participate in this program will also work with the selected educational institution to provide practicums and internships. This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.

In additions, respondents are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFI, if any is
issued.

For your convenience, please see following attachment:

Request for Information (RFI) – Behavioral Health Master’s Level Training Program

For your convenience, please see the following attachment(s):

CalMHSA California Semi-Statewide Health Record RFP- Addendum 2: Demonstration Scenarios

California Semi-Statewide Health Record RFP (superseded by Addendum 1)

California Semi-Statewide Health Record RFP, Addendum 1

California Semi-Statewide Health Record RFP, Addendum 1 (redline)

Exhibit A – CalMHSA Semi-Statewide Electronic Health Record RFP Vendor Response Instructions

State Reporting Requirements Regulations Spreadsheet

Attachment 1 – 274 Provider Data Transition Plan

Attachment 2 – 274 MHP WG Meeting

Attachment 3 – 274 MHP Provider Network Data PACES Companion Guide 

Attachment 4 – Alternative Access Standards Request

Attachment 5 – CANS Data Dictionary

Attachment 6 – CSI Data Dictionary

Attachment 7 – MHP NACT

Attachment 8 – PSC Data Dictionary

Attachment 9 – SUD Grievance & Appeal Log FY2020-21

Attachment 10 – SUD Grievance & Appeal Reporting Instructions FY2020-21

Attachment 11 – SUD NACT

Attachment 12 – Timely Access Data Tools

Due to the open procurement, CalMHSA staff is unable to answer any questions regarding the RFP. Any questions may be submitted using the Bonfire e-procurement portal, noted above.

Bidder’s Conference

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CalMHSA Board of Directors is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: EMR Bidder’s Conference

Time: Oct 4, 2021 11:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Peer Support Specialist Certification Program -Training for Parent, Caregiver, Family Member Peer Specialization Training Curriculum. Proposal supporting documentation must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal located here:

Bonfire Portal

CalMHSA is the certifying body for the certification of Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists in California. As the certifying body, CalMHSA is seeking proposals for the purpose of soliciting responses for interested entities with the experience and capacity to provide comprehensive training for certified Peer Support Specialists interested in receiving training for the Parent, Caregiver, Family Member Peer specialization. The training curricula includes all competencies required for the Parent, Caregiver, Family Member Peer specialization certification. This request does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. In addition, responders are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs associated with responding to this RFP will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP submissions, if any is issued. This RFP is intended to solicit interested parties with the ability and capacity to perform the services requested.

For your convenience, please see the following attachments:

1. Request for Proposal (RFP) Peer Support Specialist Certification Program -Training for Parent, Caregiver, Family Member Peer Specialization Training Curriculum

2. Training for Parent, Caregiver, Family Member Peer Specialization Training Curriculum Questionnaire Guide

3. Training for Parent, Caregiver, Family Member Peer Specialization Training Curriculum Questionnaire Guide_REVISED

4. Peer Support Specialist Certification Program -Training for Parent, Caregiver, Family Member Peer Specialization Training Curriculum – Addendum # 1

5. CalMHSA-Conflict of Interest Document

6. Peer Support Specialist Program -Training for Parent, Caregiver, Family Member – Q&A

This RFP is intended to solicit interested parties with the ability and capacity to perform the services requested.