RFI - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE PROGRAM SOUTH REGION

The County of San Diego is accepting applications from qualified organizations to operate a Driving Under the Influence Program in the South Region of San Diego County. The selected applicant will be recommended to the State of California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for licensure. Upon licensure, the County of San Diego will establish a Revenue Agreement with the DUI Program Provider. The licensed program will be required to adhere to all Title 9 and Health and Safety Code Regulations related to provision of DUI Program Services in California and all clauses in the Revenue Agreement.

DUI programs are education and counseling programs for persons convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and are regulated under California Code of Regulations, Title 9. [...] DUI programs are funded entirely by participant fees. The County is responsible for local administration and monitoring of these programs to ensure fiscal and program integrity.

The County of San Diego (County) seeks to add a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Program in the South Region of San Diego County. The selected applicant will be recommended to the State of California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for licensure. Upon licensure, the County of San Diego will establish a Revenue Agreement ("Agreement") with the DUI Program Provider ("Provider").

The scope of services shall include direct education and counseling for:

• Individuals convicted of a first offense DUI.
• Individuals convicted of a second or subsequent offense DUI.
• First offenders whose licenses have been administratively revoked who wish to voluntarily enroll in program prior to conviction.
• Individuals sentenced per Vehicle Codes (V.C.) 23103 and 23140 to an education only program.
• Individuals who must complete a program for the DMV.

DUI Programs in San Diego County are required to offer the following services:

• First Offender DUI Programs: Wet & Reckless, Three-month, Six-month, Nine-month
• Multiple Offender DUI Program: Eighteen-month

The DUI Program Provider shall operate one (1) program location within the County of San Diego, South Region. The DUI Program must submit timely quarterly financial statements with total gross revenues and payments to the County, and client enrollment reports to the County and DHCS within thirty (30) days of each quarter. The County will conduct at least two (2) on-site program audits annually. The DUI Program must be licensed by DHCS within three (3) months of agreement start date to offer first and multiple offender DUI Programs.

Provider shall provide a full-time on-site Program Manager or Director for the program. The use of volunteers is prohibited.

Requirements for submission

Applicants must submit at minimum the items listed to bhscst.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov by **4:00 PM PST, November 19, 2026**. Please include RFI 13299 DUIP South Region in subject line of the email. Applications must be submitted in font Times New Roman, font size 12, single-spaced, with 1-inch margins. All submitted applications and attachments must be clearly labeled.

Questions

Questions regarding this application shall be submitted in writing to bhscst.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov by **4:00 PM, October 26, 2026**. Oral explanations or responses to questions will not be binding upon the County.

Timeline

The County intends to notify applicants of intent to award approximately 30 days after the deadline, however additional documentation may be needed to make final award. Notice of Intent to Award: Anticipated December 28, 2026.

Cost

Respondents are to submit two (2) budget proposals that cover a eighteen (18) month period. Indirect expenses not to exceed 15% of direct expenses.

Provider shall pay an administration fee to the County at a rate of five percent (5%) of net revenue.