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Bid Title

RFSQ - ADULT SUBSTANCE USE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM

Issuing Agency

San Diego County

Location

California

Published Date

Nov 17, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 19, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

BPM012860

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Project Description

RFx Name:	BPM012860
RFx Begin Date (UTC+0):	RFSQ - ADULT SUBSTANCE USE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM
RFx End Date (UTC+0):	1
Commodities:	1
RFx Status:	Comprehensive health services
Solicitation Code:	11/17/2025 3:15:00 PM
Lot #:	12/19/2025 3:00:00 PM
Round #:	31 d 23 h 44 min 15 s

RFx General Information

Code BPM012860

RFx Name RFSQ - ADULT SUBSTANCE USE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM

Lot # 1

Round # 1

RFx Begin Date 11/17/2025 3:15:00 PM

RFx End Date 12/19/2025 3:00:00 PM

Summary

Joseph Craft, Procurement Contracting Officer Cell: 858-833-0145 | Joseph.Craft@sdcounty.ca.gov

Q&A Start Date (M/d/yyyy) 11/17/2025 3:15:00 PM

Q&A End Date (M/d/yyyy) 12/8/2025 5:00:00 PM

RFx Documents

Selected Title Type Att. Last Modification Creation Date Validity End Date HHSA LINQUISTIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY PLAN RFx Commercial Documents (Approved) RFSQ_12860_hhsa_linguistic_and_cultural_diversity_plan_template.docx 11/17/2025 3:15:04 PM 11/17/2025 3:15:04 PM RFSQ 12860 RFx Commercial Documents (Approved) RFSQ 12860.pdf 11/17/2025 3:12:59 PM 11/17/2025 3:12:53 PM 2 Record(s)

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ALLEN R HUNSBERGER

DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING

5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204

Phone (858) 505-6367

Fax (858) 715-6452

BRENDA MILLER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFSQ) 12860

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

ADULT SUBSTANCE USE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM

November 17, 2025

A. KEY INFORMATION

1. The County of San Diego is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from firms interested in providing an Adult

Substance Use Residential Treatment Program (“Offerors”).

1.1. The County will be awarding 44 beds as a result of this SOQ, to the highest ranked Offerors. As a result, one

or more contracts may be awarded from this SOQ. The remaining qualified Offerors will be placed on a list,

based on ranking, for the duration of one (1) year. If the County determines it has a need for additional Adult

Substance Use Residential Treatment beds during this timeframe, it will award additional contract(s) to the next

highest ranked Offerors on the list. The execution of a contract does not guarantee a Offeror any minimum

amount of business.

2. The County has posted this solicitation on its official BuyNet website at https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/. In order

to see all information related to this RFSQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Offerors must

select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.

3. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Joseph Craft, Procurement Contracting Officer,

Joseph.Craft@sdcounty.ca.gov.

4. Schedule: This timeline is subject to change at any time, at the County’s sole discretion. The County will issue an

addendum for changes to the Pre-SOQ Conference date, Questions due date, or SOQ due date.

Event Description

Pre-SOQ’s Conference

Questions due

SOQ’s due

Date and Time (San Diego Time)

December 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

December 8, 2025 prior to 5:00 p.m.

December 19, 2025 prior to 3:00 p.m.

5. Pre-SOQ Conference. The County will hold a pre-SOQ conference by Video/Teleconference using the Microsoft

Teams platform on the Date and Time listed in the Schedule. To participate, join the virtual conference at Join the

meeting now , Meeting ID: 243 652 106 798 28 / Passcode: WU3XA6ED

The County will provide an overview of the RFSQ process and may provide a program/technical overview and other

information. Attendance at the pre-SOQ conference is encouraged but not mandatory.

6. Questions:

6.1. Offerors should submit all Questions, including requests for clarification related to definition or interpretation

of this RFSQ, in writing by the Date and Time specified in the Schedule. Questions should be submitted via

BuyNet, by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the “Discussions” functionality.

6.2. Non-Offerors should direct inquiries regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFSQ 12860)

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

ADULT SUBSTANCE USE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM

7. Table of Contents:

A. Key Information

B. RFSQ Instructions and Rules

C. Evaluation Criteria

D. Submittal Items

E. Required Forms

F. Statement of Work

G. Payment Schedule

H. Draft Agreement

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFSQ 12860)

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

ADULT SUBSTANCE USE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM

B. RFSQ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A SOQ

1.1. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to submit a SOQ based on the most current RFSQ, addenda thereto,

responses to Questions, any other information posted on BuyNet; any diligence material made available

by the County. Offerors are advised to regularly check BuyNet for information. The County has no

obligation to contact Offerors directly with any such RFSQ-related information.

1.1.1. In order to see all information related to this RFSQ, to submit Questions, and to receive

notifications of updates, Offerors must select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.

1.2. Forms required to be submitted with Offerors response to this RFSQ are included in this RFSQ or posted

on the County’s web site at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-

forms.html.

1.2.1.

Posted forms may be updated from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, offerors may

submit the version of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFSQ or any later version.

1.3. Offerors are advised to allow for sufficient time to obtain all necessary documents and forms, resolve any

technical difficulties obtaining or completing documents or forms, and, if necessary, obtain documents

and forms by an alternate method. If you are unable to download documents or forms, you may request a

hard copy or technical assistance from Purchasing and Contracting’s front desk or contact clerical support

at (858) 505-6367.

1.4. Offeror must submit a complete original SOQ in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation

to the County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to

BuyNet before the Date and Time listed in Schedule.

1.4.1.

If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit by providing the

Purchasing and Contracting front desk with either (i) electronic files on CD/DVD or, (ii) a

printed SOQ. Offeror must prominently mark such submissions with the RFSQ number on the

outside of the packaging. Please use this method only if unable to submit through BuyNet.

1.4.2. When submitting via BuyNet, Offerors are advised to allow for sufficient time to submit by an

alternate method in the event of technical difficulties.

1.4.3. For SOQs submitted electronically through BuyNet, the time on the BuyNet server shall be

considered the official time for the purpose of determining timely submittal.

1.4.4. For SOQs submitted at the Purchasing and Contracting front desk, the time stamp at the front

desk shall be considered the official time for the purpose of determining timely submittal.

1.4.5.

In the event of multiple submittals of an original SOQ by an Offeror, the County will only

consider the most recent submittal submitted before the due date and time. The County will not

review or consider previous submittals, whether submitted at the front desk or through BuyNet.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to submit only one original SOQ and to withdraw or replace

any previous submittals in the event they update their SOQ. SOQs may be found non-

conforming if the County is unable to determine which SOQ is the most recent, timely submittal.

1.5. A SOQ that is untimely or otherwise not submitted in conformance with 1.4 above will not be considered

for award unless: it is received before award is made; the County determines that it is in its best interest to

accept the SOQ; and

1.5.1. It is determined by the County that the late receipt was due solely to mishandling by the County,

or

1.5.2. No timely and conforming SOQ was submitted.

1.6. SOQs may not be modified after the due date, except for modifications resulting from the Contracting

Officer’s request for a revised SOQ, Best and Final Offer (BAFO), or an addendum to the SOQ.

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFSQ 12860)

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

ADULT SUBSTANCE USE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM

1.7. SOQs may be withdrawn by written notice signed by a duly authorized representative of Offeror if received

prior to Notice of Intent to Award. After Notice of Intent to Award, all SOQs constitute firm offers, subject

to negotiation, that will remain open and cannot be revoked, withdrawn, or modified for a period of six (6)

months.

1.7.1. All SOQs become the property of the County upon submission. An Offeror may request the

return of its SOQ upon withdrawal, which return the County may grant or deny in its sole

discretion.

1.8. By submitting a SOQ, Offeror agrees to these RFSQ Instructions and Rules and all other terms of this

RFSQ.

2. QUESTIONS

2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFSQ or related documents to the Contracting

Officer in writing as a question (“Question”). Submit Questions by sending a message to the Contracting

Officer through the “Discussions” functionality in BuyNet.

2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated Schedule.

Offeror is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.

3. SOQ FORMAT

3.1. Submit electronic SOQs as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than

signature pages, converted and searchable formats are preferred.

3.2. SOQs shall be formatted to print on 8-1/2” x 11” page size, with no less than ½” margins and eleven (11)

point font and to be suitable for black and white reproduction with no loss of information.

3.3. All SOQs shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of the Offeror.

3.3.1. Electronic or digital signatures will not be accepted.

3.3.2. Pages requiring signatures must be scanned from an original handwritten signature. If Offerors

are unable to submit a .pdf with scanned signatures, Offerors may optionally submit clear

pictures of signature pages containing original handwritten signatures.

4. SOQ ORGANIZATION

4.1. Your SOQ must be organized in accordance with the Submittal Items in this RFSQ.

4.1.1. Content shall be organized to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item within

each exhibit.

4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and

order.

4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each

page.

4.1.4. Cost/Price information:

4.1.4.1. All cost and pricing information must be contained within Cost/Price exhibit and be

inclusive of all proposed compensation. No price data is to be included in the

Program/Technical or other exhibits.

4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:

4.2.1.

The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code §

7920.000, et seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFSQ may be

subject to disclosure, and the County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public

website.

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFSQ 12860)

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

ADULT SUBSTANCE USE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM

4.2.2. It is Offeror's responsibility to identify and separate into a "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY”

exhibit and to provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:

4.2.2.1. all confidential information that should be protected from disclosure, including PI

(Personal Information), PII (Personally Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected

Health Information), and

4.2.2.2. any proprietary or other information Offeror determines is exempt from disclosure

under the California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from disclosure.

4.2.3. The “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked

as “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY”

4.2.4. Refence material in the “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit where it is needed to

respond to a Submittal Item (for example “See response 1 contained within the

“CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit” for staff Social Security numbers”).

4.2.5.

If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or

proprietary, the County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii)

declare the submission non-conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv)

take any other appropriate action. (Note: pricing and terms and conditions are generally not

considered confidential under the California Public Records Act).

5. SOQ EVALUATION

5.1. Evaluations shall be based on the criteria contained in the Evaluation Criteria and Submittal Items to

determine the SOQs(s) that provide the best value to the County.

5.2. The County shall have the discretion, but not the obligation, to construe any submission as non-conforming

and ineligible for consideration if it does not conform to the requirements of this Request for SOQs. The

County shall also have the discretion to waive any irregularities or deviations from the requirements of

this Request for SOQs in any submission.

The County intends to expend federal funds for contract(s) resulting from this solicitation; therefore, in

accordance with 2 CFR § 200.319(c), a Small-Local Business preference will not be applied when

evaluating offers and determining contract award. Regardless, Offerors are encouraged to complete the

Small-Local Business Self-Certification form to assist with County data collection.

5.3. Small-Local Business Subcontractor Utilization: Offeror’s failure to submit an acceptable Small-Local

Business Subcontractor Utilization Plan at time of submittal may result in the County rejecting Offeror’s

proposal. Notwithstanding the foregoing, County, at its sole discretion, may elect to allow an Offeror to

supplement, correct deficiencies in, or provide additional information or documentation to support its

Small-Local Business Subcontractor Utilization Plan.

5.4. Reserved.

5.5. During evaluation, County may appropriately consider the sustainability and social, human health,

environmental, and economic impact of Offeror’s proposed products and approach to providing goods and

services, in accordance with Board Policy B-67. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant

information in their SOQs.

5.6. During evaluation, the County may appropriately evaluate the cultural competency of Offeror and

Offeror’s proposed approach to providing goods and services. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to

include relevant information in their SOQs.

5.7. When evaluating an Offeror’s cost or pricing, the County may also consider the effect of the proposal on

the overall total cost to the County.

5.8. In evaluating an Offeror’s ability to satisfy the requirements of this RFSQ and any resulting contract, the

County may also consider any parent, subsidiary, or related legal entity of Offeror, including, without

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