Bid guide
How to bid on Psychiatry Services at Sacramento County's Youth Detention Facility
What Sacramento County is buying
Sacramento County is looking for qualified psychiatrists or medical organizations to provide psychiatric services for youth and young adults at its Youth Detention Facility. This open enrollment aims to ensure the County meets its obligations under California regulations for health care services in juvenile facilities.
Services may include psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing psychotropic medications, medication management, and consultation with facility health and program staff. Providers must deliver services safely and in coordination with the facility's multidisciplinary team.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is an open enrollment opportunity, meaning applications are accepted over an extended period. The enrollment period is open through July 1, 2028, at 8:00 PM ET. The County reserves the right to close the posting earlier if enough providers are secured.
Approval through this open enrollment does not guarantee work or funding. Contracts will be executed on a rolling basis based on the County's needs. All contracts must be fully executed before any services are delivered or invoices submitted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for licensed physicians (M.D. or D.O.) with an active California medical license. Providers must be board-certified in psychiatry and authorized to practice the full scope of psychiatric medicine, including diagnosis and prescribing.
Specifically, providers must be Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, or board-eligible and actively pursuing board certification, aiming to be certified within one year of eligibility. Providers can contract individually or through a qualifying medical group or organization.
How to respond
To respond to this solicitation, you need to access the opportunity on OpenGov Procurement, the County's procurement portal. First, click the "View original source" link to go directly to the project page.
If it's your first time, OpenGov may display a brief security check; allow it to complete. You will then need to sign in or create a free vendor account. This account allows you to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response before the deadline. Addenda notices will also be sent through OpenGov.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your application clearly demonstrates that you meet all minimum qualifications, especially regarding your California medical license and board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry. Highlight any specific experience working with youth or in detention facility settings.
Carefully review all attachments and requirements, particularly Attachment A, Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, to understand the County's obligations and how your services will align. Emphasize your ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary staff and adhere to all applicable laws and professional standards.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from County of Sacramento; the original posting controls.