EXTRA-78518 - USA (Tulare, California) - Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Service - Deadline November 24,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide individual placement and support employment service to the government authority located in Tulare, CA. – The IPS program shall operate in alignment with applicable Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), CalAIM, Medi–Cal, and Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) requirements and guidance, including IPS fidelity standards, systematic job development, zero exclusion, and integration of employment and behavioral health services.– Provide individualized IPS Supported Employment services based on each participant's employment goals, preferences, strengths, abilities, and support needs.– Vocational assessment and employment profile development;– Individualized employment planning;– Rapid job search;– Job development and placement;– Systematic employer outreach and relationship development;– Job carving and job customization, as appropriate;– Benefits education and planning;– Job coaching and workplace supports;– Career advancement and job transition support;– Assistance with employer negotiations and reasonable accommodations, as appropriate;– Job analysis; and(2) The contract period will be for two years. (3) All the questions must be submitted no later than November 5, 2026