Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Early Intervention Services
| Spec # | Type | Post Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-11793-C | Professional Services |
The City of Berkeley is soliciting written proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide Outreach, Linkages and Mental Health early intervention services, The City will use State of California, Behavioral Health Services Act funds to reduce disparities and improve access to services for:
- African Americans,
- Latinos/Latinas/Latinx (Latine)
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer. Intersex, Agender Plus (LGBTQIA+)
- Transition Age Youth (TAY)
- Older Adults
As a Request for Proposal (RFP) this is not an invitation to bid and although price is very important, other factors will be taken into consideration.
The project scope, content of proposal, and vendor selection process are summarized in the RFP (attached). Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 pm, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Proposals are to be sent via email with the “Specification No. 26-11793-C and “BHSA Early Intervention Services – (Indicate Target Population)” clearly indicated in the subject line of the email. Please submit one (1) PDF of the technical Proposal with the filename saved as, “Proposal: Vendor Name - YY-#####, BHSA Early Intervention Services – (Indicate Target Population).” Corresponding pricing proposal shall be submitted as a separate document with the filename saved as, “Pricing: Vendor Name - YY-#####, BHSA Early Intervention Services - (Indicate Target Population).”
Email Proposals to:
City of Berkeley
Finance Department/General Services Division
Proposals will not be accepted after the date and time stated above. Incomplete proposal or proposals that do not conform to the requirements specified herein will not be considered. Issuance of the RFP does not obligate the City to award a contract, nor is the City liable for any costs incurred by the proposer in the preparation and submittal of proposals for the subject work. The City retains the right to award all or parts of this contract to several bidders, to not select any bidders, and/or to re-solicit proposals. The act of submitting a proposal is a declaration that the proposer has read the RFP and understands all the requirements and conditions.
For questions concerning the anticipated work, or scope of the project, please contact Karen Klatt, Behavioral Health Services Act Coordinator, via email at KKlatt@berkeleyca,gov no later than Tuesday, August 11,2026. Answers to questions will not be provided by telephone or email. Answers to all questions or any addenda will be posted on the City of Berkeley’s site at Bid & Proposal Opportunities | City of Berkeley (berkeleyca.gov). It is the vendor’s responsibility to check this site. For general questions concerning the submittal process, contact purchasing at 510-981-7320.
We look forward to receiving and reviewing your proposal.