RFI - LOW BARRIER HIV MEDICAL CARE

ALLEN R. HUNSBERGER DEPARTMENT OF PURCHA SING AND CONTRACTING BRENDA G. MILLER
DIRECTOR 5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270 , SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
PHONE (858) 505-6367 FAX (858) 715-6452
April 27, 2026
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 13177
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES - HIV, STD AND HEPATITIS BRANCH
LOW BARRIER HIV MEDICAL CARE
The County of San Diego (County) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) 13177 to seek input from all interested
parties, agencies, and stakeholders regarding Low Barrier HIV Medical Care.
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:
The County will be hosting a virtual RFI meeting via Microsoft Teams on May 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM San Diego Time.
If your organization is interested in attending, please follow this link:
https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/351af862-112e-484d-ab6e-166ae87f2ae8@4563af13-c029-41b3-b74c-
965e8eec8f96 or call in (audio only) +1 619-343-2539 Phone conference ID: 706 316 857#
RFI SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:
Parties interested in providing input to this RFI may submit written responses to the Questionnaire below.
RFI RESPONSES: (2 ways to respond)
Completed questionnaire are due no later than May 19, 2026 at 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 Julie.Terrell@sdcounty.ca.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 May 12,
2026 at 5:00PM local San Diego Time. Questions received after this deadline may not be answered. Formal County
responses to Questions will be in writing; oral explanations or responses to Questions will not be binding upon the County.
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 13177
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES - HIV, STD AND HEPATITIS BRANCH
LOW BARRIER HIV MEDICAL CARE
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 Low Barrier HIV Medical Care is an evidence-based intervention to provide HIV care and treatment for persons living
with HIV with complex medical and social needs. As a health systems intervention, the Low Barrier HIV Medical Care
requires structural change to care delivery for a subset of high-need individuals. It addresses factors in the healthcare
environment, such as convenience and administrative hassle, and basic subsistence needs that lead some clients to postpone
HIV care. This structural approach is distinct from evidence-based interventions that seek to change individual patient
behavior related to care engagement and medication adherence and from clinic-wide interventions that seek to support all
patients in a conventionally organized medical setting.
The County is seeking feedback from community providers on the best approach for service delivery.
QUESTIONNAIRE:
1. What are some of the barriers that prevent clients from benefitting from HIV primary care?
2. In thinking about an ideal program setting, what does it look like? What does the facility look like? How do
clients enter? What is the client flow process?
3. In addition to HIV primary care, what other services must be available for clients? What are must-haves (ex.
primary care), should haves (ex. on-demand mental health services), and nice-to-haves?
4. What challenges or resource gaps would providers face in implementing a Low-Barrier, Low-Demand HIV care
model? What support would be needed to address them?
5. What didn't we ask about but should have? Any go-backs?
6. Do you have any additional comments/suggestions/input to provide?
Organization:_________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _________________________________ Email ________________________________
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