County of Alameda #279308

Alameda County Solicits Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

Alameda County General Services Agency-Procurement is seeking qualified providers for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services for county residents. - Government Buyer: - Alameda County General Services Agency-Procurement - Services Requested: - Mediation, conciliation, and arbitration services - Services must comply with the Dispute Resolution Programs Act of 1986 and relevant California regulations - Targeted at resolving community disputes such as neighbor conflicts and consumer-merchant issues - Eligible Providers: - Private or public non-profit organizations - Contract Structure: - Three-year base contract with an option to renew for two additional years - Up to three responsive bidders may be selected for a pool - Unique Requirements: - Services must provide a non-coercive, community-based forum for dispute resolution - Focus on early intervention and alternatives to the court system - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation

Description

The County Administrator’s Office of Alameda County is soliciting proposals for alternative dispute resolution services to be provided by qualified private or public non-profit organizations. These services are intended to assist residents of Alameda County in resolving disputes through mediation, conciliation, and arbitration as defined by the Dispute Resolution Programs Act of 1986 and related California regulations. The contract will be awarded for a three-year period with an option to renew for an additional two years, potentially to up to three bidders forming a pool. The program aims to provide a non-coercive dispute resolution forum as an alternative to the court system, supporting community problem-solving and early intervention.

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