Date:
November 17, 2026 07
To: Board of Supervisors
Title
Authorize Competitive and Single Source Behavioral Health Services Procurements, Amendments to Extend Existing Behavioral Health Services Contracts, and Waive Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, to Authorize Awards for Behavioral Health Services Contracts (Districts: All)
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Overview
The County of San Diego (County) Behavioral Health Services (BHS) provides a comprehensive array of mental health and substance use services to people of all ages. These services are delivered through County-operated programs and contracts with community service providers, and coordinated services are supported through review of electronic health record data and data archives. These services support some of the region’s most vulnerable populations, including individuals who are experiencing homelessness, individuals with justice involvement, and children and youth with complex behavioral health conditions.
If approved, today’s action would authorize competitive and single source procurements, extensions of existing behavioral health services contracts, and authorize awards for behavioral health services contracts by waiving Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement. Today’s actions support the continuation of critical work to advance the behavioral health continuum of care throughout San Diego County. In doing so, these actions advance the County vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all, specifically those communities and populations in San Diego County that have been historically left behind. This will be accomplished by upholding practices that align with community priorities and improving transparency and trust while maintaining strong fiscal management
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Recommendation by Chief Administrative Officer:
In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administrative Code, authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to issue Competitive S...
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