Specifications include, but are not limited to: Space for and Coordination of Rotating Co-Located Service Providers: Contractor must have the space necessary, in the primary CORE facility, to, on a rotating basis, bring other organizations and Service Providers into the CORE. The Contractor must invite, coordinate, facilitate and host those rotating providers, including AB109 contracted providers. Conflicts of Interest. To maintain objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest, or the appearance thereof, ACPD reserves the right to approve all co-located and linkage partners. Designated Space for Permanent On-Site Co-Located Service Providers. Contractor must have full-time, designated space for the following external Service Providers: CRSP: The CRSP provider will conduct case planning, case management services, linkages, and collaborative case conferences onsite. Contractor must ensure the designated space is able to accommodate the CRSP provider hosting a collaborative case conference with the DPO, Client, Client’s natural supports, and other appropriate Skilled Providers and programs. Contractor must ensure the CRSP services are available at the primary CORE site, as well as at the Satellite Site in either Hayward or San Leandro. Behavioral Health Care Services: Contractor must dedicate a private, confidential area for Co-located health Service Provider including, but not limited to mental health Service Providers, to work onsite daily and conduct health assessments/screenings. Contractor must provide space for a behavioral health care Service Provider who will offer on-sight mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) assessments and connection to appropriate services. Contractor must, at no cost to the County (services cannot be invoiced to the County nor will they be funded through the CORE), work with ACPD to establish collaborative relationship(s) and a Co-location schedule with: Alameda County Health Care Services Agency (HCSA); and/or Another licensed, HIPAA covered health care provider(s) certified in Alameda County and competent in providing the following services: Mental health consultation, brokerage, triage, service reconnection, and system navigation for Participants in collaboration with DPOs. Mental health crisis response services with ability to conduct 5150 evaluation and complete 5150 applications. Directly connect Participants to emergency psychiatry, mediation evaluation, and medication management programs. Medi-Cal enrollments onsite with direct access to benefits and enrollment specialist. Directly connect Participants to local health clinics, set physical health and dentistry appointments, and conduct onsite health screenings, vaccinations, etc.; and Knowledge of and ability to connect clients with substance use assessment, treatment referrals, medication assisted treatments, recovery residences, and resources for appropriate levels of care. Contractor must ensure behavioral health services are available on-site at the primary CORE site, and at a minimum, connections to mental health services must be provided at the Satellite Site in either Hayward or San Leandro. ACPD Staff: Contractor must provide access to a private, confidential area designated for ACPD staff to work on-site and/or engage with Clients as needed. In addition to designated space at the primary CORE site, the Contractor must ensure ACPD staff has space to work onsite and engage with Clients at the Satellite Site in either Hayward or San Leandro. Dedicated Space for Classes, Workshops, Meetings, etc.: Contractor must make space available for daily classes, workshops, meetings, health and wellness activities, groups, trainings and CBI programming. Rooms or spaces designated for classes, workshops, meetings, health and wellness activities, groups, training and CBI programming must include the following: Contractor must ensure the space has adequate tables and comfortable seating for the number of attendees. Contractor must ensure the number of attendees does not exceed safe room capacity. Contractor must provide space for concurrent groups and programming. Contractor must receive final approval from ACPD for all classes, workshops, meeting topics, and their providers/leaders prior to scheduling and advertising the class, workshop, meeting, event, etc. Designated Space for the CORE’s Onsite Direct Participant Services: The CORE facility must at a minimum have the following dedicated spaces accessible to Participants: Computer Lab: Onsite Computer lab in which Participants can access computers to complete essential tasks, increase technology literacy, and participate in virtual classes, programs, or appointments (e.g., Zoom, virtual intake appointments, etc.). The computer lab must accommodate a minimum of six (6) computers for Client use. Clothing Closet: Designated “clothing closet” where Clients can “shop” with dignity and obtain clean clothing, undergarments, shoes, accessories, etc. The “clothing closet” must have clothes and accessories for people of all gender identities. Kitchen: Onsite kitchen and pantry or, at a minimum, a clean place to safely store and distribute food. Reception Space: Reception space to welcome and check-in all individuals accessing the CORE. Private/Confidential Space: Access to private, confidential areas for Participants to meet with Staff and dedicate space for Participants to engage with Ambassadors (these two spaces may be the same). Optional Space for Onsite Direct Client Services: Dedicated space for the following services is desired, but not required: Laundry services – washing machine(s) and dryer(s). Access to bathing facilities or mobile shower program. Optional Space for Client Resource Forums (CRF): Contractor may hold the Client Resource Forums at CORE sites or any other locations in the County with adequate space to hold a minimum of 100 people. The locations of the CRFs may vary, but there should be at least one CRF held in Oakland and one in Hayward or San Lenadro each quarter.
