DATE:
November 18, 2025
05
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENTS AND AMENDMENTS TO EXTEND EXISTING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACTS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) Behavioral Health Services 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 actions would authorize competitively negotiated procurements, qualification-based selections, and amendments to extend existing contracts. Today's actions would support the continuation of critical work to advance the behavioral health continuum of care throughout San Diego County. In doing so, these actions would 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, as well as our ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San Diego vision of healthy, safe, and thriving communities. This will be accomplished by upholding practices that align with community priorities and improving transparency and trust while maintaining strong fiscal management.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. In accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, authorize the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, to issue Competitive Negotiated Procurements for each of the behavioral health services listed below, and upon successful negotiations and determination of a fair...
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