Independent Living Program Services

The County of Orange, Social Services Agency (hereinafter referred to as “County”), is soliciting proposals from qualified firms (hereinafter referred to as “Respondents”) for Independent Living Program Services . Respondents must meet the minimum qualifications and requirements as set forth within the RFP and be capable of providing services identified in the Scope of Work herein.

The proposed schedule below is subject to change. Any changes to the schedule for the RFP process will be issued to all Respondents via addenda on the County's eProcurement Portal.

This is a fully electronic Request for Proposals (RFP). Respondents must submit their proposals online via the County’s online bidding system. Only electronic proposals will be accepted. Facsimile and e-mail proposals will NOT be allowed. For assistance on uploading proposals via County’s eProcurement Portal, please contact procurement-support@opengov.com or https://help.procurement.opengov.com/en/ .

All questions or requests for interpretations must be received within this solicitation by Friday, September 11, 2026 , before 4:00 pm as specified in the solicitation. Respondents are not to contact other County personnel with any questions or clarifications concerning this solicitation. Verbal clarifications or responses will not be considered binding.

The Independent Living Program (ILP) serves eligible youth/young adults and non-minor dependents sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) years of age, who were or are placed in out-of-home care between the ages of sixteen (16) and nineteen (19). ILP supports youth/young adults by offering resources, training, and coaching. The program’s goal is to help youth/young adults achieve self-sufficiency before exiting the foster care system and to strengthen their transition into adulthood and economic security.