RFP Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate Services

Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on October 29, 2026

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RFP Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate Services

Description:

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (Department) is pleased to invite qualified organizations and individuals to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate services for Sonoma County. The successful proposer will protect and promote the rights of individuals receiving behavioral health services by conducting Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) certification review hearings, investigating complaints, notifying patients of their individual rights, monitoring compliance with state and federal patients’ rights requirements, providing education and training, and collaborating with County staff, providers, individuals served and community partners. These services are required pursuant to the California Welfare and Institutions Code and are intended to ensure that the rights of individuals receiving behavioral health services are protected and upheld throughout the County’ s behavioral health system.

Pre-Bid Conference:

An optional virtual pre-bid conference webinar will be held online via Zoom on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM to answer questions regarding the RFP specifications and process.

Pre-registration is required.

To register for this event and receive a link to participate, click on the link below:
https://sonomacounty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C52v_wdQRgyv5hAy33jYYg#/registration

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the pre-bid conference webinar.

Questions:

Proposers are required to submit any and all questions in writing per the schedule in order for staff to prepare written responses. Written responses will be shared with all potential proposers through an addendum on the County’s Supplier Portal. Questions should be sent via e-mail directly to:

To: DHS-Procurement@sonomacounty.gov
Subject: Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate Services – Questions.

Questions will not be accepted by phone.

Living Wage:

The contractor / franchisee / economic development assistance recipient shall comply with any and all federal, state, and local laws – including, but not limited to the County of Sonoma Living Wage Ordinance – affecting the services provided by this contract/franchise agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the contractor / franchisee / economic development assistance recipient expressly acknowledges and agrees that this contract / franchise / economic development assistance agreement is subject to the provisions of Article XXVI of Chapter 2 of the Sonoma County Code, requiring payment of a living wage to covered employees. Noncompliance during the term of the contract / franchise / economic development assistance agreement will be considered a material breach and may result in termination of the contract / franchise / economic development assistance agreement or pursuit of other legal or administrative remedies.

The link to the Living Wage Ordinance is:
https://sonomacounty.gov/development-services/sonoma-public-infrastructure/living-wage

Proposal Submission and Due Date

Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on October 29, 2026, or as revised by addendum. The proposal due date is subject to change. If the proposal due date is changed, all known recipients of the original RFP will be notified of the new date.

1. Proposers must submit one (1) electronic copy of the proposal to the County of Sonoma’s Supplier Portal. The link to the Supplier Portal is: https://esupplier.sonomacounty.ca.gov/ .
   Hard copy, faxed, and/or emailed submissions will not be accepted
   Note: Proposers must be registered to submit electronic proposals. See registration instructions on the Supplier Portal link above.
2. The submission of a proposal shall be an indication that the proposer has investigated and satisfied him/herself as to the conditions to be encountered, the character, quality and scope of the work to be performed, and the requirements of the County, including all terms and conditions contained within this RFP. Late proposals will not be accepted.

Supplier Portal:

Login to the County of Sonoma's Supplier Portal to view the RFP and all supplemental documents. You must be registered in the County of Sonoma's Supplier Portal (https://esupplier.sonomacounty.ca.gov/) in order to login and view, upload, and download all solicitation documents, and to submit electronic proposals or bids. For questions regarding the Supplier Portal, email supplier-desk@sonomacounty.gov. It is incumbent upon all interested parties to check for any changes, including updates or addenda, by logging into the County’s Supplier Portal and reviewing the event. For questions regarding the Supplier Portal please email the EFS Supplier Desk at supplier-desk@sonomacounty.gov.

Event Details

Event Id:  SC001-0000002199 Round 1 Version 1
Event Starts:  09/15/2026 8:00AM PDT
Event Ends:  10/29/2026 2:00PM PDT

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