Project Information

Bid Title

Sobering Center Services

Issuing Agency

County of San Mateo

Location

California

Published Date

Jul 13, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 7, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Sobering Center Services

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 7/13/2026

Due Date: 8/7/2026

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Sobering Center Services

Request for Proposals

Health - BHRS

Project ID: BHRS RFP No. 2027-001

Release Date: Monday, July 13, 2026

· Due Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 2:00pm

Posted Monday, July 13, 2026 11:23am

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Draft Response No Bid24 days, 19 hours, 5 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Mon, Jul 13, 2026 11:23 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

San Mateo County Health, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) is seeking proposals from qualified firms (hereinafter referred to as “Proposers”) to provide Sobering Center Services. Proposers must meet the minimum qualifications and requirements as set forth within this Request for Proposal (RFP) and be capable of providing the services identified in the Scope of Work herein. SMC/BHRS expects the successful Proposer(s) to provide the services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Sample Contract.

Background

BHRS provides a continuum of services for children, youth, families, adults and older adults for the prevention, early intervention and treatment of serious mental illness and/or substance use conditions. We are committed to supporting treatment of the whole person to achieve wellness and recovery, and promoting the physical and behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities we serve.

San Mateo County launched its Sobering Center Services in 1992 with StarVista through StarVista’s First Chance Sobering Station program. The 24/7 program provided sobering center services as an alternative to jail or emergency services for individuals transferring from the emergency department, voluntary admissions, and those arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), public intoxication, or drug-related intoxication and offered - substance use assessment, - case management services. StarVista’s Sobering Station also offered linkage to appropriate support and ancillary services including housing shelter services, Alcohol Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Alanon, family counseling, residential and outpatient treatment and mental health counseling.

Since the unexpected closure of StarVista on May 21, 2025, San Mateo County’s sobering center program has been shut down. Because of this, San Mateo County needs to provide a sober center program that is designed and staffed to provide a safe, voluntary, low-barrier, trauma-informed, harm-reduction-oriented, less-than-24-hour setting where adults experiencing acute alcohol and/or drug intoxication can recover safely, be monitored for emergent medical or behavioral health needs, and be connected to substance use, mental health, medical, housing, and other stabilizing services.

Timeline

RFP Released:

July 13, 2026

Deadline for Questions and Comments:

July 20, 2026, 4:00pm

Question Response Deadline:

July 24, 2026, 4:00pm

Proposal Due Date and Time:

August 7, 2026, 2:00pm

Interviews, if conducted (tentative) - Week of::

August 24, 2026

Anticipated Contract Award Date:

December 1, 2026

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