About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer requires mental health services for a government authority located in Oakland, California. The selected vendor must provide clinical assistance to sworn, non-sworn, supervisory, managerial, and command staff, respond to urgent psychological assistance requests, and advise on training, staffing, employee assistance, and substance treatment programs. The scope also includes assisting managers with identifying employee personal, behavioral, or medical issues. Eligibility is limited to USA-based (Onshore) vendors, and performance of the work must be onsite. The contract period spans one year. Vendors can submit proposals digitally via email or online, and all questions must be submitted by November 10, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Oakland Police Department
Scope of work
- Respond to urgent psychological assistance requests
- Provide clinical assistance to all department members
- Provide assistance to supervisors concerning employee personal or behavioral issues
- Assess behavioral patterns and formulate corrective strategies
- Attend Critical Incident Stress Management meetings
- Advise on training, staffing, and programmatic recommendations including EAP
- Provide Peer Support training and oversight
- Provide Workers Compensation Advisory Committee assistance
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed Clinician with Board of Behavioral Sciences or California Board of Psychology
- Culturally competent in working with first responders
- Minimum years of relevant experience with law enforcement
- Experience in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
- Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Key dates
- Questions due
- November 10, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Email or Online
- Instructions
- Submitted digitally via email to [email protected] or through the City portal
Contract details
- Term
- 1-year base period with options for up to two additional one-year periods
- Place of performance
- Oakland, California