Contra Costa County seeks proposals for trauma-informed workforce development services for VPP participants in Antioch, Pittsburg, and Richmond, CA. Services include job readiness training, career coaching, placement assistance, and barrier removal. Initial term is 1 year, renewable up to 2 additional years, with service delivery ending March 31, 2029. Budget is $100,000 for the first year, with a maximum of $300,000 over all terms. Proposals due November 20, 2026, via BidNet Direct. Questions due November 6, 2026. No prebid conference. Award based on best value. Contractors must be eligible under BSCC CALVIP requirements.
Proposals must be submitted electronically through the BidNet Direct website by November 20, 2026, no later than 3:00 p. m. PST. proposal due date: november 20, 2026 by 3: 00pm pst
Payment is net 30 days after receipt of a correct and complete invoice. payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of a correct and complete invoice.
The county will award to the proposer whose proposal provides the best overall value. award a contract to the responsive and responsible proposer whose proposal is determined to provide the best overall value, taking into consideration qualifications, technical approach, support services, and cost.
Proposers must demonstrate at least three years of relevant organizational experience delivering workforce services to populations facing significant employment barriers. the proposer demonstrates at least three years of relevant organizational experience. . . delivering workforce services to populations facing significant employment barriers.
There is no prebid conference scheduled for this solicitation. there is no prebid conference scheduled for this solicitation.
Protests must be submitted in writing within five business days after the aggrieved person knows or should have known of the facts. the protest shall be submitted in writing to the purchasing agent or designee, within five 5 business days after such aggrieved person or company knows or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto.
Proposals that do not conform to requirements will not be considered, and late submittals will not be accepted. incomplete proposal or proposals that do not conform to the requirements specified herein will not be considered.
The initial year is not to exceed $100,000, with a maximum of $300,000 over the initial term and renewal periods. the initial year of this agreement is not to exceed 100, 000, with a maximum not to exceed amount of 300, 000 over the initial term and any optional renewal periods
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