This Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Judicial Council of California seeks a contractor to provide in-person training content for juvenile collaborative courts. The training will focus on the behavioral health issues of youth and their families involved in or at risk of involvement with the juvenile court system. The contractor will be responsible for developing and delivering at least six workshops, approximately 75 minutes each, as part of a larger statewide conference in spring 2027. Key tasks include meeting with Judicial Council staff, consulting with stakeholders, designing workshop outlines and materials, and providing faculty to present the workshops. The maximum funding available for this project is $67,**** are due by May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. The contract term is approximately 12 months, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. Bidders must submit proposals in two parts: technical and cost. Additional required documents include administrative rules, standard terms and conditions, certifications, and payee data records. The evaluation will be based on a 100-point scale, with quality of work plan, experience, staff qualifications, acceptance of terms, timing, DVBE incentive, and cost being considered. Protests must be submitted by the proposal due date to solicitations@jud. ca. gov.
The latest date and time a proposal may be submitted is May 5, 2026, at 1:00 p. m. Pacific Time. The contract end date is estimated to be May 31, 2027.
The payment term is net 60 days from the date of a correct invoice. The selected provider will be paid on a firm-fixed price per deliverable basis.
The Judicial Council will evaluate proposals on a 100-point scale, and the award will be made to the highest-scored proposal.
The Judicial Council seeks a person or entity experienced in juvenile-related legal proceedings and in providing trainings. The preferential contractor will be familiar with juvenile collaborative courts, family treatment courts, legal proceedings involving children, the behavioral health needs of at-risk youth, service entitlements, and accessing resources across systems.
The RFP mentions that fraudulent misrepresentation in connection with the DVBE incentive is a misdemeanor and punishable by imprisonment or fine, and violators are liable for civil penalties. Failure to meet the DVBE commitment set forth in the proposal will constitute a breach of contract.
The RFP does not mention any requirement for a site visit.
The RFP does not require the submission of samples.
The deadline for the Judicial Council to receive a solicitation specifications protest is the proposal due date, which is May 5, 2026.
The maximum funding available for this project is $67,****, which includes all expenses.