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Bid Title

RFI - INCOMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL-IST, DIVERSION AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESTORATION - CBR

Issuing Agency

San Diego County

Location

California

Published Date

Dec 10, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 5, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

BPM012898

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Project Description

RFx Name:	BPM012898
RFx Begin Date (UTC+0):	RFI - INCOMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL-IST, DIVERSION AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESTORATION - CBR
RFx End Date (UTC+0):	1
Commodities:	1
RFx Status:	Community and social services
Solicitation Code:	12/10/2025 11:15:00 AM
Lot #:	1/5/2026 5:00:00 PM
Round #:	25 d 08 h 43 min 45 s

RFx General Information

Code BPM012898

RFx Name RFI - INCOMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL-IST, DIVERSION AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESTORATION - CBR

Lot # 1

Round # 1

RFx Begin Date 12/10/2025 11:15:00 AM

RFx End Date 1/5/2026 5:00:00 PM

Summary

John Shin, Procurement Contracting Officer Cell: 619-780-1932 | John.Shin@sdcounty.ca.gov

Q&A Start Date (M/d/yyyy) 12/10/2025 11:15:00 AM

Q&A End Date (M/d/yyyy) 12/22/2025 5:00:00 PM

RFx Documents

Selected Title Type Att. Last Modification Creation Date Validity End Date rfi_12898_ist_diversion_cbr RFx Commercial Documents (Approved) rfi_12898_ist_diversion_cbr.pdf 12/10/2025 11:01:38 AM 12/10/2025 11:01:38 AM 1 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 G. MILLER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

December 10, 2025

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NO. 12898

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

INCOMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL (IST), DIVERSION AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESTORATION (CBR)

The County of San Diego (County) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to seek input from all interested

parties, agencies, and stakeholders regarding the provision of Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST), Diversion and

Community-Based Restoration (CBR).

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a

promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This request for information does not commit the County to contract for

any supply or service whatsoever. Respondents are advised that the County 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

solicitations. The potential respondents are responsible for monitoring this request for additional information

pertaining to this requirement.

The County reserves the right to use, without restriction, any information provided in response to this RFI. Please note

that all information provided in response to this RFI may be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records

Act.

RFI MEETING:

The County will be hosting a virtual RFI meeting on December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM local San Diego time. If your

organization is interested in attending, join the virtual conference at

https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/f03f4e37-08a7-4869-8910-9394cdd5de0d@4563af13-c029-41b3-b74c-

965e8eec8f96 or call in (audio only) at (619) 343-2539 Phone Conference ID: 461 566 922#

RFI SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:

Parties interested in providing input to this RFI may submit written responses to the Questionnaire below. The entire

response to this RFI should not exceed 20 pages.

RFI RESPONSES:

Completed questionnaires are due January 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM local San Diego time.

Submit response electronically by uploading your information in either Word or PDF format directly in the BuyNet

system at: https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/

Any questions should be submitted through BuyNet by sending a message to the Contracting Officer using the

“Discussions” functionality. Questions and requests for clarification related to this RFI should be submitted in

writing prior to December 22, 2025. Questions received after this deadline may not be answered. Formal County

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NO. 12694

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

SEXUAL TREATMENT, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES (STEPS)

responses to Questions will be in writing; oral explanations or responses to Questions will not be binding upon the

County.

Please note: This Request for Information (RFI) is NOT a procurement action. It is intended for information

gathering only.

Thank you for your interest in responding to this RFI. The County of San Diego looks forward to your organization’s

participation in this process.

OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND:

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Diversion, Community-Based

Restoration (CBR), and Infrastructure funding aims to reduce the number of individuals with serious behavioral health

conditions who are found IST and waiting for state hospital placement. The funding helps counties build local systems

of care that provide treatment and stabilization in the community rather than in state hospitals or jails.

- Diversion: To divert individuals with mental illness from entering or re-entering the criminal justice system.

Providing community-based treatment and wrap-around support services (e.g., housing, case management,

medication management).

- Community-Based Restoration: To provide restoration of competency wrap-around services in a community

setting rather than in a state hospital. Providing clinical, rehabilitative, and housing services.

- Infrastructure: To support capital, housing, and programmatic infrastructure necessary for sustainable diversion

and CBR programs.

The County is seeking feedback from community providers on the best approach for service delivery.

QUESTIONNAIRE:

1. In your experience, what is helpful in serving the Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) population, including

partnerships (e.g., Probation, Courts, law enforcement)?

2. In your experience, what makes implementing diversion and/or community-based restoration programming for

this population (e.g., staffing, facility readiness, licensing, partnerships) successful?

3. In your experience, what operational model, including treatment and service delivery approach, is most effective

or ensures success for the IST population?

4. In your experience, what kind of funds are needed to get service running (ex: Infrastructure funds to support capital,

housing, and programmatic infrastructure))

5. In your experience, what safety and security protocols are or would be in place for this type of program: locked,

secured, semi-secured, open, etc.?

6. In your experience, please describe your approach to serving both IST and non-IST populations. Would the

facility have the option to offer separate units/entrances?

7. In your experience, what unique clinical and/or legal challenges might arise as they relate to security aspects?

8. What are the challenges to making beds available within the next 3-6 months?

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NO. 12694

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

SEXUAL TREATMENT, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES (STEPS)

9. In your experience, what type of facility amenities should be available for this population?

Organization: _________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________ Email ________________________________

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