Contra Costa County is seeking proposals from community organizations to provide child watch services for the Black Infant Health (BIH) program. The services will support African American mothers and their infants during prenatal and postpartum health education group sessions. The contract period is from July 2026 to June 2029, with an annual award of $50,000, totaling $150,000 over three years. Applicants must be not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community-based organizations, hospitals, or public agency service providers based in Contra Costa County. Child watch personnel must meet minimum qualifications for childcare licensing and be familiar with center-based childcare practices. Proposals are due by June 22, 2026. All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted through the Bidnet Direct website by June 4, 2026. Additional supporting documentation, including tax-exempt status, job descriptions, resumes, and financial statements, may be required.
The RFP application due date is June 22, 2026.
The review criteria include applicant capability, outreach and collaboration (33 points), financial information (33 points), and service continuity (33 points).
Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community-based organizations and hospitals or public agency service providers. Applicants must be based in Contra Costa County and demonstrate sufficient capacity to provide services within the county. Agencies must demonstrate fiscal stability and cannot have unresolved outstanding federal-state tax obligations.
The bid notice does not require sample submission.
Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Family, Maternal, and Child Health Program Director within seven (7) business days of receiving written notification of the funding decision.
Failure to adhere to the policy of submitting questions via Bidnet Direct may result in the vendor's disqualification.
The annual award amount is $50,000, with a total award of $150,000 for a 3-year contract period.
