LOS ANGELES COUNTY

BOND BHCIP ROUND 1: LAUNCH READY

LETTER OF SUPPORT SURVEY

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) to address historic gaps in the behavioral health care continuum and meet the growing demand for services and support across the life span of vulnerable individuals in need.


In July 2024, DHCS announced the next BHCIP rounds - Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024: Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 1 (2024): Launch Ready and Round 2 (2025): Unmet Needs. The Round 1 Request for Applications (RFA) was released in July of 2024, and Round 2 is targeted for release in mid-2025. Round 1 aims to construct, acquire, and rehabilitate real estate assets or to invest in needed infrastructure to expand the continuum of behavioral health treatment resources to build new capacity or expand existing capacity for short-term crisis stabilization, acute and subacute care, crisis residential, community-based mental health residential, substance use disorder residential, peer respite, community and outpatient behavioral health services, and other clinically enriched longer term treatment and rehabilitation options for persons with behavioral health disorders in the least restrictive and least costly setting.


Applications are due to DHCS on December 13, 2024. The deadline to request the required Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) is October 15, 2024. DHCS’ regional allocation for Los Angeles County is $479,190,226.


One of the application requirements for city, non-profit, and for-profit applicants is a Letter of Support from their county behavioral health agency.


1.    To be considered for a Letter of Support for a qualifying substance use disorder and/or mental health related project, organizations must submit one survey for each distinct project for which they intend to apply. Please complete the survey by 12 PM on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, and attest under penalty of perjury that all responses are detailed, accurate and complete. The County cannot guarantee that surveys received after December 3, 2024 at 12 PM will be able to be evaluated for a letter of support and issued by the December 13, 2024 BHCIP Bond 1: Launch Ready application deadline.


2.    If you have any questions, please email: BHCIPGrantProcessing@dmh.lacounty.gov


3.    You will be required to attest under penalty of perjury that you have read and understood the DMH and DPH-SAPC requirements to become a County contracted provider (see webpage link below). A County contract is necessary for providers serving Medi-Cal clients. DHCS mandates that projects must make a commitment to serve Medi-Cal beneficiaries.


For full details on the Department of Mental Health Contract Solicitation Information and Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Contract Solicitation Information visit the LA County Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Webpage: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/bhcip/, then reference the Resources dropdown box.


ONLY ONE SURVEY PER GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION



 

CONTACT INFORMATION

 
 
 
 
 
 

Name(s) under which the organization operates (DBA). Do not use the abbreviated organization name. Include the acronym in (parentheses).

 
 
 
Phone
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

BHCIP PROPOSED PROJECT INFORMATION

 
 
 
 
 
 

Please use the link to find the Supervisorial District: http://www.laalmanac.com/government/gl01maps.php

 
 
 
 
 
 

Describe the type of service(s) and level of care designation(s) to be offered in the facility after project completion.

 
 

Describe how the proposed project will receive referrals into the program.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Project Readiness:


Phase 1: Planning and predevelopment

  • Development team established; includes attorney, architect, and/or design-build team.
  • Site control, defined as ownership, an executed PSA, an executed LOI, a long-term lease, or an executed ENA (see section 2.1).
  • Basic schematic design site plan, with basis of design; includes architectural and engineering narratives.
  • Property-specific site investigation report and due diligence.
  • Budget with cost estimates based on site plan/drawings.

Phase 2: Design development

  • Site control, defined as ownership, an executed PSA, an executed LOI, a long-term lease, or an executed ENA (see section 2.1).
  • Site plan established with a schematic plan with architectural and engineering specifications, including architectural design drawings.
  • Stakeholder support established as demonstrated by a letter from city/county/board of directors/tribal entity.
  • Able to gain building permits within six months of funding.
  • Able to close on land and gain building permits within six months of funding.
  • Able to start construction within nine months of funding.

Phase 3: Shovel ready

  • Ownership of real estate site.
  • Preliminary plan check completed, with comments received.
  • Construction drawings completed or near completion.
  • General contractor (builder) selected and ready for hire.
  • Ninety percent of construction drawings ready for submission for building permit.
  • Building permit ready for issue.
  • Able to start construction within 60 days or less.

Final Phase: Construction

 
 
 
 
 
 

List in the text box the payor sources (see DMH/DPH-SAPC examples below) and the anticipated percentage of funds by payor.


Enter whole numbers only. The total must equal 100%.


DMH Payor Examples

Private insurance or employer-provided

Medi-Cal

Private pay

Other (please specify):


DPH-SAPC Payor Examples

Private insurance or employer-provided

Drug Medi-Cal

Private pay

Other (please specify):

 
 

Indicate the applicable behavioral health licensing, certifications, and accreditations required by the State and/or at the local level to operate your proposed project.

 
 
 

I do hereby attest, under penalty of perjury, that this information is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and I understand that any falsification, omission, or concealment of material fact may subject me to administrative, civil, or criminal liability.

 

I do hereby attest, under penalty of perjury, that I have read and understand the DMH and DPH-SAPC requirements to become a County contracted provider and believe that my organization is capable of meeting those requirements.


I have read and understand the requirements from the State for participation in the BHCIP program, including the Request for Applications section, and I have a good faith belief that my organization can meet those requirements.


A County contract is necessary for providers serving Medi-Cal clients. DHCS stipulates that projects must make a commitment to serve Medi-Cal beneficiaries.

 

We encourage you to select the box below to receive a copy of your responses and save for your records.