How to bid on Behavioral Health Consulting Services for Alameda County

What Alameda County is buying

Alameda County Behavioral Health Department seeks a contractor to provide professional consulting, technical assistance, and administrative support as requested by the department. The work will support implementation of the Behavioral Health Services Act and other behavioral health initiatives, helping the department and its community partners meet applicable state and federal requirements.

This is a professional-services RFP for work in Oakland, California. The County says to see the attachments for more information about the requested services.

Deadline and what to do before it

Proposals are due December 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Submit your response through the OpenGov Procurement opportunity before that deadline.

Allow time to review the attachments and any addenda, and to complete the portal submission. The provided information does not describe what happens after the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit professional-services firms with experience in behavioral health consulting, technical assistance, or administrative support. Relevant experience supporting implementation of behavioral health initiatives and work involving state or federal requirements may help a firm assess its fit.

The requested work may involve collaboration with consultants and support for the department or its community partners. Review the attachments to understand the full scope before deciding whether to respond.

How to access and respond

Open the opportunity on OpenGov Procurement by selecting “View original source.” If a brief security check appears, let it finish so the project page can load.

Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans and attachments, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. OpenGov also provides addenda notices, so check the opportunity for updates while preparing your proposal.

Prepare a focused proposal

Use the solicitation attachments to identify the requested services, response instructions, evaluation details, and any required forms. Keep a checklist of every requested item and confirm that your proposal addresses each one.

Explain how your team would provide the requested consulting, technical assistance, and administrative support, and describe relevant experience in clear, specific terms. Show how your approach would support implementation and compliance needs without claiming capabilities your team cannot deliver.

Submit through OpenGov well before the deadline. Before sending, check that all required documents are included and that you have reviewed any addenda.