Psychiatric Physician Services

Bakersfield, CaliforniaCalifornia, USADue Wednesday, June 30, 2027

Client: Bakersfield, California
RFP Number: HEALTH-10389
Posted: —
Category: Health and Related Services
Budget: Looking for Proposal
NAICS: —
Set-aside: —
Contact: —

Description

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The County of Kern seeks psychiatric physician services for its Behavioral Health and Recovery Services department in Bakersfield, CA. The scope includes psychiatric evaluations, medication management, case consultation, discharge planning, and clinical guidance for county clinic staff. Services must be completed within three business days, including court-ordered evaluations. The provider must agree to a work schedule and attend daily morning meetings. Performance of work is onsite. Eligibility requires onshore (USA only) providers. The county is seeking proposals. The due date for submissions is June 30, 2027, before 11:00 a.m. Responses can be submitted digitally via email or online.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from HEALTH 10389 2026 07 07 09 48 45 5W2J7 HAvmj yRME8.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services is issuing a Request for Applications seeking qualified Psychiatric Medical Professionals to provide psychiatric physician services at clinics in Kern County, California. The procurement aims to serve individuals suffering from serious and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders. Fully licensed physicians who are board eligible or board certified in psychiatry are eligible to apply.

Issued by: KERN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES
Proposal Due Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Proposal Due Time: Before 11:00 a.m.
How to submit: Digitally via Email or Online
Submission details: Responses can be submitted digitally via email or online before 11:00 a.m. on June 30, 2027.
Contract term: 2026-2027 fiscal year
Estimated value: Approximately $8,000,000 per fiscal year
Place of performance: Bakersfield, California (Kern County BHRS clinics)
Insurance and bonding: Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000; Automobile Liability of at least $1,000,000 each occurrence; Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate.
Funding: Medi-Cal / Medicaid

How proposals are evaluated

Initial eligibility screening on required application documents, licensing, and certifications
Competitive multi-step interview process evaluating fitness for vacancies, service delivery methods, schedule availability, and relevant experience

Scope of work

Psychiatric evaluations and complete related documentation within three business days
Court ordered evaluations
Medication management and complete related documentation within three business days
Case consultation as requested by department staff within reasonable timeframes
Discharge planning required by individual needs of individuals served
Clinical guidance for county clinic staff regarding psychiatric aspects of their work
Daily clinic morning meetings attendance and agreed upon work schedule

Minimum qualifications

Fully licensed physicians who are board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry
Board certification or board eligibility in sub-specialty (Addiction, Geriatric, Child and Adolescent, or General Psychiatry) as required
Good standing with Medicaid/Medi-Cal programs
Compliance with National Provider Identification (NPI) system requirements
Not listed on LEIE, SAM-EPLS, DHCS Medi-Cal List of Suspended/Ineligible Providers, or SSA DMF

Documents to include with the bid

Application form including Statements of Acknowledgement
Curriculum Vitae
Three Professional References
Copy of Medical License
Copy of Board Certifications
Completed W-9 Form
Insurance Certificate
Pre-Award Risk Assessment Form
Disclosure of Ownership Form

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