Mental Health Incapacity Assessments

2026-11-03

The County of Fresno , on behalf of the Department of Social Services ( Department ), is requesting proposals from qualified applicants to provide Mental Health Assessments for Employability to determine the presence or absence of a mental health condition that prevents or limits a General Relief ( GR ) client ’ s ability to engage in work - or job - related training . The selected provider shall document the assessment results ( see Exhibit B , the GR8085 form ). Services are limited to clients referred by the Department from the General Relief program and will be paid for on a fee - for - service basis . The Department ’ s need for services fluctuates based on client demand . Since July 2021 , through June 2025 , there were 2 , 159 assessments completed . The Department is currently paying $ 85 per assessment . It is the County ’ s intent to contract with one vendor on a fee - for - services basis , for an initial term of two ( 2 ) years ( beginning July 1 , 2026 ), with an option to renew for three ( 3 ) additional 12 - month terms , contingent on contractor performance . The entire agreement term , including optional extensions is expected to not exceed a total of five ( 5 ) years .

California

2026-03-27