Responses to Questions

Solicitation Questions and Reponses

CTS Services in El Monte, California

RFQ 15BCTS26Q00000007

The current census for clients in El Monte, CA for the following: SU Services; MH Counseling Services; and MH Medication Services.

Response: There are currently: 17 AICs receiving SU services; 15 AICs receiving MH counseling services; and 5 AICs receiving MH medication monitoring Services.

What limitations on subcontracting and minimum prime contractor performance requirements apply? Are there additional requirements for proposing a clinical subcontractor to deliver treatment at its existing facility?

Response: Refer to the solicitation’s listed applicable Clauses regarding subcontracting. This solicitation is for a total small-business set-aside, so there are no additional requirements for subcontracting; but all providers/facilities must adhere to all contract and Statement of Work requirements.

The incumbent contract number, publicly releasable unit prices, and actual units ordered by CLIN during the most recent 12–24 months?

Response: Current contract number is DJBCTS458. It was awarded on 06/28/2016 for a total estimated contract value (base and all options) of $4,791,835.00. Actual performance period utilized units fluctuate based upon the number of adults in custody (AICs) and AICs’ treatment requirements; please refer to the minimum guaranteed and maximum estimated units listed on the solicitation’s SF-1449 regarding estimated unit utilization.

Do the listed guaranteed minimum quantities apply separately to the base period and each exercised option period?

Response: Yes.

For CLIN 2020, are group counseling units billed per participating individual in 30 minute increments?

Response: Yes; see SOW table 4.13.5.

May psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring be provided through approved telehealth arrangements while other services occur at the qualifying local facility? If so, what location and documentation requirements apply to the prescriber?

Response: Refer to solicitation attachment “CTS Statement of Work 2022” regarding telehealth and following question #10.

Is there a deadline for solicitation questions, and are any amendments anticipated?

Response: There is not a set deadline for solicitation questions, but the solicitation is set to close on Monday, 11/16/26, and there must be adequate time for any response(s) to be compiled and posted. It is not anticipated that any solicitation amendments will be posted. Radius measurement. Is the six-mile radius from El Monte City Hall measured as a straight-line(geodesic) distance or as driving distance, and is the one-half mile to public transportation measured as walking distance?