San Diego County Ivalua #RFQ 13102

Creative Expression Services for San Diego County Juvenile Detention Facilities

San Diego County Probation Department is seeking a contractor to deliver Creative Expression Services for youth at two juvenile detention facilities. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Probation Department, Department of Purchasing and Contracting - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified service providers - Products and Services Requested: - Conduct two one-hour creative expression classes per week at each site (Youth Transition Campus and East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility) - Classes cover literary skills such as poetry, expository, descriptive, persuasive, narrative, journal, and letter writing - Class sizes: up to 12 youth at YTC; variable at East Mesa - Probation staff present during sessions; background checks required for instructors and guest artists - Publish a monthly youth-authored literary magazine - Up to 250 printed copies per month for distribution to youth, facilities, and County staff - Flexible publication format; bilingual content encouraged - Contractor responsible for selecting, editing, compiling, printing, and distributing the publication - Annual total print volume estimated at 3,072 copies - Provide creative kits or journals and activity supplies to youth, subject to facility approval - Cover shipping and distribution logistics for publications - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on trauma-informed care and cultural competency - Compliance with criminal justice information security and facility-specific policies (e.g., supply approval, internet access) - Coordination with probation staff for scheduling and operational oversight - Use of County-provided media release form for youth consent - Fixed annual budget of $90,000 to $100,000 - Contract includes a base year with four one-year option periods, plus possible short-term extensions

Description

The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from firms to provide Creative Expression Services for the Probation Department. The contract term is anticipated to begin July 1, 2026, for one year with four one-year option periods. The services include conducting creative expression classes for youth at probation facilities, publishing a literary magazine featuring youth work, and coordinating with probation staff for program implementation. The solicitation includes detailed instructions for submitting quotes, a schedule for questions and quote submissions, and contact information for the contracting officer.

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