California eProcure #RFI 25-3064

RFI: Multi-County CalFresh Employment & Training Service Providers for CDSS

This opportunity from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) seeks workforce service providers for the CalFresh Employment & Training (E&T) program across multiple California counties. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Social Services (CDSS) - Oversight of County Welfare Departments (CWDs), tribal organizations, and state/local partners - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a service-based RFI - Products/Services Requested: - CalFresh Employment & Training (E&T) program services, including: - Vocational training, adult education, job retention, supervised job search, work experience, workfare, and self-employment training - Case management, participant reimbursements, and supportive services (e.g., transportation, dependent care, ancillary expenses) - Intermediary services: program management, subrecipient coordination, compliance monitoring, fiscal oversight, outreach, and reporting - Direct service provision to CalFresh recipients, especially Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Providers may serve as intermediaries (coordinating subrecipients and administrative functions) or direct service providers - Must demonstrate capacity for program administration, fiscal management, reporting, and accessibility - Annual plan submissions and ongoing compliance with federal SNAP E&T and CDSS regulations - Collaboration with County Welfare Departments and other local partners - Services must be accessible to diverse populations, including English language learners and formerly incarcerated individuals - Place of Performance: - Various facilities throughout California, including County Welfare Departments and other government or community-based locations - Statewide coverage across multiple counties - No product part numbers or quantities are specified, as this is a service-focused RFI

Description

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to understand the capacity of workforce service providers interested in partnering with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) as multi-county service providers within the CalFresh Employment & Training (E&T) program. The program aims to provide training and support services to CalFresh recipients to help them obtain employment and increase earnings, with a focus on Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) affected by recent federal policy changes. The CDSS is exploring partnerships with intermediaries and direct service providers to expand CalFresh E&T services across California counties, emphasizing compliance with federal and state regulations and collaboration with County Welfare Departments (CWDs).

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