San Diego County Ivalua #12974

San Diego County Awards Community Assessment and Juvenile Diversion Services (North Inland Region) to Escondido Education Compact

This opportunity involves the County of San Diego Probation Department's procurement and award for Community Assessment Teams (CAT) and Juvenile Diversion (JD) Services, specifically for the North Inland Region (Lot 5): - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego Probation Department, Department of Purchasing and Contracting - Awardee for Lot 5: - Escondido Education Compact - Other regional awardees (for context): - Logan Heights Community Development Corporation (Central) - SBCS Corporation (South) - San Diego Youth Services (East) - North County Lifeline, Inc. dba Lifeline Community Services (North Coastal) - Products/Services Requested: - Community Assessment Teams (CAT) Services: assessment, case planning, case management, behavioral health, parent education, truancy intervention, and outreach for at-risk youth ages 6-18 - Juvenile Diversion (JD) Services: diversion, individualized service plans, restorative justice, academic support, and positive youth development for youth with minor offenses - Specific deliverables include thousands of screenings, assessments, service plans, and case management sessions annually - Monthly status reports, parent/caregiver education classes, and cost-reimbursed flexible funds, incentives, and transportation - Notable Requirements: - Culturally competent, bilingual, and trauma-informed staff - Collaboration with CalAIM providers, schools, law enforcement, and county agencies - Extensive data collection, unduplicated client tracking, and secure reporting - Minimum service delivery timelines (e.g., initial screening within 10 business days, assessments within 5 days) - Staff qualifications: Program Manager must be licensed or working toward licensure - Cross-training of staff for both CAT and JD services, with clear FTE delineation - Payment structure includes fixed-price per deliverable and cost reimbursement for flexible funds - No OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a human services contract - Estimated contract value for Lot 5 (North Inland Region): $9,197,817 - Contract structure: one-year base period with four one-year option periods, plus possible six-month extension

Description

The County of San Diego is soliciting proposals for Community Assessment Teams (CAT) and Juvenile Diversion (JD) Services for the North Inland Region (Lot 5). The contract term is expected to start on July 1, 2026, with an initial one-year base period and four one-year options. The solicitation includes a budget of approximately $9,197,817 for this lot. The services involve providing assessments, case plans, and diversion services to eligible youth, with specific performance and staffing requirements detailed in the Statement of Work. Proposals are due by March 6, 2026, and the County intends to award one contract per lot.

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