San Diego County Ivalua #BPM013102

San Diego Probation Department Seeks Creative Expression Services for Youth in Custody

The County of San Diego Probation Department is seeking a provider for Creative Expression Services to benefit youth in custody at two juvenile detention facilities. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, on behalf of the Probation Department - Managed by Assistant Procurement Specialist Pauline Franco - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Creative Expression Services, including: - Monthly writing prompts (12 per year) - Creative writing classes (104 per year; two per week) - Supplies for creative activities - Selection, editing, and compilation of youth submissions into a publication (12 publications per year) - Printing of 3,072 copies of the youth-authored publication - Shipping and distribution of publications - Services must be trauma-informed and culturally competent, and comply with criminal justice information security requirements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Target population: youth aged 13-25 in custody - Programming must be delivered at East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility and Youth Transition Campus - Emphasis on trauma-informed care and cultural competency - Fixed pricing for each contract term - Contract may be extended for up to six additional months in increments

Description

The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from firms interested in providing Creative Expression Services. The contract term is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2026, with an initial base period of one year and four one-year option periods. The solicitation is posted on the County's official BuyNet website, and interested offerors must participate through BuyNet to submit questions and receive updates. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Pauline Franco, Assistant Procurement Specialist.

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