Statewide Veterans Advocacy Program

The California Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission is seeking one organization to provide a statewide Veterans advocacy program, including direct advocacy, self-advocacy training, outreach, engagement, participant support, and evaluation, under a three-year, $2,010,000 contract.

California > Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission


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Open
Sep 15, 2026 09:21 AM
$2,010,000.00
3 years
Grant
State
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Contact
procurements@bhsoac.ca.gov
1812 9th Street, Sacramento, CA, USA
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Description

The California Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission is seeking one organization to develop and facilitate a statewide advocacy program supporting Veterans, including Veterans in BHSA priority populations with serious mental illness, moderate or severe substance use disorder, or co-occurring conditions. The program must provide direct and collaborative advocacy, self-advocacy training and mentorship, outreach and engagement, community feedback mechanisms, behavioral health career-pathway support, participation stipends, and equity-access funding. Advocacy will engage local and state decision-makers, while the program maintains continuity for participants across three sequential focus Stages: co-occurring moderate/severe SUD and SMI, moderate/severe SUD, and SMI. The contract is a three-year, deliverables-based agreement valued at $2,010,000, with three-month planning, 30-month operations, and three-month evaluation phases. The contractor must perform at least 51% of the work in-house and may use Commission-approved subcontractors. Required deliverables include a final workplan, quarterly reports, three Veterans Impact Showcases and Story Collections, and a final report and evaluation. Proposals must include the specified attachments, references, certifications, cost materials, and supporting documentation; electronic signatures are accepted, and proposals must be submitted by email in Word or searchable PDF format.

Classification Codes
NAICS813319Other Social Advocacy Organizations
PSCR410SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT
Smart Codes
veteran advocacy servicesveteran outreach and engagementveteran self-advocacy training
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 20, 2026-RFA Release
Aug 27, 2026-Deadline for Written Questions
Sep 3, 2026-Distribute Responses to Questions
Oct 08, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 24, 2026-Notice of Intent to Award
Requirements
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 4 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Documents
TitleDate Posted
CBH_LEX_202606_Advocacy_RFP_Outline_v2_FINAL_ADAJun 30, 2026 02:18 PM
RFP LGBTQIA+-004 8.20 updateAug 20, 2026 03:55 PM
RFP Veterans-004 8.20 updateAug 20, 2026 03:56 PM
RFP Veterans-004 Addendum 1Aug 25, 2026 02:22 PM
RFP Veterans-004 Addendum 1Aug 28, 2026 12:52 PM
RFP Veterans-004 Addendum 2Sep 03, 2026 03:39 PM
RFP Veterans-004 Questions and Responses 1Sep 03, 2026 03:39 PM
RFA Veterans-004 Addendum 3Sep 15, 2026 09:21 AM
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