Opportunity
San Diego County Ivalua #BPM013305
San Diego County Solicits CalWORKs Employment and Supportive Services Proposals
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
BPM013305
NAICS
624190, 624310, 923130
The County of San Diego, Department of Self Sufficiency Services, is seeking proposals for comprehensive CalWORKs Employment and Supportive Services to assist CalWORKs and eligible Refugee participants in achieving sustained employment and self-sufficiency. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Self Sufficiency Services - Department of Purchasing and Contracting - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; services are to be provided by qualified firms or organizations - Products/Services Requested: - CalWORKs Employment and Supportive Services (case management, activity monitoring, supportive services payments) - Refugee Employment Services (case management, employment assistance, English language training, housing support) - Learning Disabilities Screening, Reporting, and Consulting (including bilingual services) - Stage 1 Child Care Services (case management, payment processing, fraud reporting) - Supportive Services Payments (transportation, child care, ancillary, emergency assistance) - Housing Support Program (rapid re-housing, housing navigation, rental/moving assistance, eviction prevention) - Wrap Around Intensive Case Management (for families with significant barriers) - Family Stabilization Services (short-term crisis support, individualized plans) - Expanded Subsidized Employment (referral and support for subsidized positions) - Expanded Work Experience (on-the-job training, employer outreach, payroll processing) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Providers must demonstrate cultural competency and linguistic diversity - Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations - Robust data reporting and collaboration with community partners - Services must address barriers to employment, including learning disabilities and housing instability - No hardware or software products are being procured; focus is on direct service delivery
Description
The County of San Diego is seeking proposals from firms to provide CalWORKs Employment and Supportive Services. The contract aims to serve all County-referred CalWORKs participants and eligible Refugee participants, supporting their progress toward sustained employment and long-term self-sufficiency. Services include employment services, supportive services such as child care and transportation, housing support, and refugee employment services. The contract term is one year with four one-year options, with an anticipated total contract value between $213,750,000 and $237,500,000 over five years.