Client Advocacy 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 Client Advocacy 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 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 , before 2:50 pm as specified in the solicitation. Respondents are not to contact other County personnel with any questions or clarifications concerning this solicitation. Client Advocacy Services

The County of Orange (County) Social Services Agency (SSA) is currently requesting proposals to provide Supplemental Security Income (SSI), State Supplementary Payment (SSP), Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance (RSDI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Client Advocacy Services. The purpose of this service is to assist potentially eligible clients with the application process for SSI, SSP, RSDI and SSDI benefits. The Proponent may be required to act as the client’s representative or obtain representation for clients for the Social Security Administration application, hearing, and appeals process.