RFI - EARLY CHILDHOOD (BIRTH THROUGH AGE 5) SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

MAGGIE RAMSBERGER DEPARTMENT OF PURCHA SING AND CONTRACTING BRENDA G. MILLER
INTERIM DIRECTOR 5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270 , SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
PHONE (858) 505-6367 FAX (858) 715-6452
July 16, 2026
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 13300
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
EARLY CHILDHOOD (BIRTH THROUGH AGE 5) SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
The County of San Diego (County) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to seek input from all interested parties,
agencies, and stakeholders regarding early childhood (birth through age 5) specialty mental health services. The goal of the
RFI is to obtain feedback.
Early childhood mental health treatment is a critical component of health development, as intervention during the formative
years supports foundational social, emotional, and behavioral skills that influence long-term well-being. Providing timely
mental health services to children ages 0 through 5 is essential for identifying and addressing developmental or relational
concerns early, reducing the likelihood of more significant challenges later in life. Evidence based/informed mental health
treatment in the early years enhances caregiver-child relationships, strengthens family resilience, and promotes positive
developmental outcomes.
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. It is the responsibility of the
potential respondents to monitor 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/INDUSTRY DAY:
The County will be hosting a virtual RFI meeting via Microsoft Teams on July 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM San Diego
Time. If your organization is interested in attending, please follow this link:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/294073295067773?p=uj5fYdsGohoJq4L8dB
Or call in (audio only) +1 (619) 343-2539 Phone conference ID: 904 435 195#
RFI SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:
Parties interested in providing input to this RFI may submit written responses to the Questionnaire below.
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 13300
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
EARLY CHILDHOOD (BIRTH THROUGH AGE 5) SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
RFI RESPONSES: (2 ways to respond)
Completed questionnaire are due no later than August 14, 2026, by 5:00 PM San Diego Time.
1. Submit electronically by uploading your information in either Word or PDF format directly in the BuyNet system at:
https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/
2. Submit response via email to tiana.row@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Any questions regarding this RFI should be addressed to Tiana Row, Procurement Contracting Officer, via email at
tiana.row@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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.
QUESTIONNAIRE:
1. In your experience what are optimal approaches and considerations to implementing countywide clinic, home, and
community-based services?
2. In your experience what are best practice/evidence-based/informed modalities to consider in treating children birth
through age 5?
3. Considerations or experience with providing Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and working with the PCIT
Center Or Excellence (COE)?
4. In your experience are there any current gaps in treatment for the birth through age 5 population to be considered?
5. In your experience are there any cultural considerations in treating the target population?
6. Do you have any additional comment/suggestions/input to provide?
Organization:_________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _________________________________ Email ________________________________
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