Opportunity
County of Alameda #902734
Alameda County Solicits Alternative Dispute Resolution Services from Non-Profits
Posted
June 29, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
902734
NAICS
541199
The County of Alameda is seeking qualified organizations to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services for county residents. - Government Buyer: - County of Alameda General Services Agency-Procurement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; open to qualified private or public non-profit organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services, including: - Mediation - Conciliation - Arbitration - Services must address disputes such as neighbor disagreements and consumer-merchant issues - All services must comply with the Dispute Resolution Programs Act of 1986 and related California regulations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Providers must deliver non-coercive, community-based dispute resolution - Multi-award possible (up to three providers) - Contract duration is three years, with an option to renew for two additional years - Strict compliance with state law and regulations is required
Description
The County of Alameda is requesting alternative dispute resolution services to be provided by qualified private or public non-profit organizations to residents of the county. The services are defined by the Dispute Resolution Programs Act of 1986 and related California regulations. The contract will be awarded for three years with an option to renew for two additional years, and up to three bidders will be selected for a multi-award pool. The program aims to offer alternatives to the court system such as mediation, conciliation, and arbitration to resolve various disputes within the community.