Individualized Placement and Supported Employment Services

Overview

Healthcare Services, Wellness & Biotech

San Diego, California, United StatesPosted 4 days agoDeadline: May 20th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking vendors to deliver individualized placement and supported employment services in California for individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders. Program uses the IPS evidence-based model to help clients attain competitive employment.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to provide Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) services for the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) population
Must be able to provide job development and advocacy tailored to the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment population
Must be able to submit responses electronically via the BuyNet system in Word or PDF format

TIMELINE

Virtual RFI meeting: May 13th, 2026 at 1:00 PM San Diego Time.

Question deadline: May 20th, 2026.

Questionnaire submission deadline: May 20th, 2026 at 5:00 PM San Diego Time.

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 20th, 2026

Issuing Agency

County Of San Diego Department Of Purchasing And Contracting

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in California is seeking information from vendors to provide individualized placement and supported employment services. This program emphasizes a comprehensive, community-based, client and family-driven, and culturally competent approach.

Utilizing the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model, an evidence-based supported employment method, the initiative focuses on assisting individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders to achieve competitive employment in the field or placement of their choice. Interested vendors should be knowledgeable in providing programs tailored to the unique needs of this population, supporting their integration into the workforce.

All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted by May 20, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.