Request for Proposal (RFP) 1229 Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessments
| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Due: | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Agency: | Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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Request for Proposal (RFP) 1229 Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessments
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Request for Proposal (RFP) 1229 Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessments
The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) Children and Family Services (CFS) Bureau is pleased to announce Request for Proposals (RFP) 1229 seeking qualified agencies with expertise and experience in completing the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment tool to perform CANS assessments for children/families involved with Contra Costa County child welfare in accordance with the Continuum of Care Reform (CCR) and the Integrated Core Practice Model.
Program funding is estimated at $1,300,000 for the period January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Funding includes State General funds and State 2011 Realignment funds.
The County has the ability to award the successful Bidder an eighteen (18) month contract with the possibility of a twenty-four (24) month contract renewal and/or contract extension based upon current County staffing, satisfactory performance, and available funding.
Final proposal submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. PST on Monday, December 1, 2025, without exception.Â
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Posted: November 6, 2025
Expiration:
Monday December 1st, 2025
Additional Files:
FORM 1- RFP 1229 Proposal Cover Statement
FORM 2- RFP 1229 Statement of Qualifications
FORM 3 - RFP 1229 Board of Directors
FORM 4 - RFP 1229 Budget and Budget Narrative
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessments
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 1229
The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD)
Children and Family Services (CFS) Bureau is pleased to announce Request for
Proposals (RFP) 1229 seeking qualified agencies with expertise and experience in
completing the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment tool to
perform CANS assessments for children/families involved with Contra Costa County
child welfare in accordance with the Continuum of Care Reform (CCR) and the
Integrated Core Practice Model.
Program funding is estimated at $1,300,000 for the period January 1, 2026 through
June 30, 2027. Funding includes State General funds and State 2011 Realignment
funds.
The County has the ability to award the successful Bidder an eighteen (18) month
contract with the possibility of a twenty-four (24) month contract renewal and/or contract
extension based upon current County staffing, satisfactory performance, and available
funding.
Please read this entire packet carefully.
Final proposal submission will be due
by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025
Call the Employment and Human Services Department, Contracts Unit
at (925) 608-4969 with any questions about the process for this RFP.
Thank you in advance for your effort in preparing your response.
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RFP 1229
Contra Costa County
Children and Family Services REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 1229
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessments
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: LEGAL NOTICE.............................................................................................. 3
SECTION 2: RFP 1229 TIMELINE ...................................................................................... 4
SECTION 3: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS INTRODUCTION ........................................... 5
3.1 Solicitation.................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Qualified Bidders........................................................................................................ 5
3.3 Estimated Funding ..................................................................................................... 5
3.4 Questions about RFP................................................................................................. 6
3.5 Ex Parte Communication ........................................................................................... 6
3.6 Right to Amend or Cancel .......................................................................................... 6
3.7 Restriction and Disclosure ......................................................................................... 6
SECTION 4: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 8
4.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Purpose and Scope of Work ...................................................................................... 9
4.3 Minimum Qualifications ............................................................................................. 11
4.4 Program Monitoring and Evaluation .......................................................................... 13
SECTION 5: REQUIRED PROPOSAL FORMAT .............................................................. 15
5.1 General Submittal Requirements .............................................................................. 15
5.2 Formatting Requirements.......................................................................................... 16
5.3 Required Documents ................................................................................................ 17
5.4 Proposal Outline ....................................................................................................... 17
SECTION 6: EVALUATION PROCESS AND CONTRACT AWARD ................................. 22
6.1 Evaluation Process .................................................................................................. 22
6.2 Compliance Review ................................................................................................. 22
6.3 Fiscal Review ........................................................................................................... 22
6.4 Bureau Committee Review ...................................................................................... 23
6.5 Scoring Methodology ............................................................................................... 23
6.6 Appeals Process ...................................................................................................... 24
6.7 Contract Award and Negotiations............................................................................. 25
6.8 Contract Terms and Litigation Warranty ................................................................... 25
SECTION 7: CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS .............................................................. 27
7.1 County Contract Requirements ................................................................................ 27
7.2 Additional Requirements .......................................................................................... 27
7.3 Type of Contract ...................................................................................................... 28
7.4 Discrimination and Confidentiality ............................................................................ 28
7.5 Monitoring, Reporting and Record Keeping ............................................................. 29
SECTION 8: PROPOSAL CHECKLIST ............................................................................. 31
SECTION 9: REQUIRED FORMS ..................................................................................... 33
9.1 FORM #1: Proposal Cover Statement...................................................................... 34
9.2 FORM #2: Statement of Qualifications ..................................................................... 35
9.3 FORM #3: Board of Directors ................................................................................... 37
9.4 FORM #4: Budget and Budget Narrative Template .................................................. 38
SECTION 10: Appendices ................................................................................................. 39
10.1 GENERAL CONDITIONS ...................................................................................... 39
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RFP 1229
Contra Costa County
Children and Family Services REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 1229
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessments
SECTION 1: LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #1229
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES BUREAU
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NEEDS AND STRENGTHS ASSESSMENTS
The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD),
Children and Family Services (CFS) Bureau, announces the issuance of Request for
Proposals (RFP) 1229, making available up to $1,300,000 for one (1) qualified agency
with interest, expertise and experience in completing the Child and Adolescent Needs
and Strengths (CANS) Assessment tool to perform CANS assessments for
children/families involved with Contra Costa County child welfare in accordance with the
Continuum of Care Reform (CCR) and the Integrated Core Practice Model.
Program funding is for the period January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and is a
maximum of $1,300,000. EHSD will award a maximum of one (1) eighteen (18) month
contract to one (1) selected agency to implement and provide CANS assessments for
Contra Costa County, with the possibility of a twenty-four (24) month contract renewal
and/or contract extension based upon satisfactory performance, available funding, and
the County’s needs at that time.
Bidders’ Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, without
exception. For complete RFP details and submission requirements, a copy of the RFP
is available on the EHSD website: https://ehsd.org/overview/contracting-opportunities/
or by calling (925) 608-4969.
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RFP 1229
Contra Costa County
Children and Family Services REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 1229
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessments
SECTION 2: RFP 1229 TIMELINE
Event/Location
Date
RFP Published & Announced
Thursday, November 6, 2025
RFP Questions due to EHSD
Responses to RFP Questions Published by EHSD
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Monday, November 17, 2025
RFP Proposal Response Submission Due Date
Monday, December 1, 2025
EHSD Compliance Review and Evaluation
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
EHSD Fiscal Review and Evaluation
CFS Bureau Committee Review and Evaluation
Award Letter Notification
Appeal Period (10 business days after Award Letter issuance)
Contract Negotiation and Processing
December 3 – December 10, 2025
December 11 – December 29,
2025
December 30, 2025
December 31, 2025 – January 14,
2026
January 2026
CCC Board of Supervisors’ Authorization
January 2026
Anticipated Contract Start Date
January 1, 2026
All dates are subject to change as deemed in the best interest of EHSD.
Contact (RFP Process only):
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
EHSD Contracts Unit
(925) 608-4969
contractbid@ehsd.cccounty.us
Submit questions about this RFP to contractbid@ehsd.cccounty.us with “RFP 1229” in
the subject line. Questions must be submitted by the RFP Questions due to EHSD date
referenced in the schedule above. Once you have submitted your Questions, you must
call 925-957-5645 and follow the instructions provided. This will ensure EHSD has
received proper notification of your questions. Responses to questions will be posted
on the EHSD website at https://ehsd.org/overview/contracting-opportunities/ under this
RFP by the Responses to RFP Questions date referenced in the schedule above.
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RFP 1229
Contra Costa County
Children and Family Services REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 1229
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessments
SECTION 3: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS INTRODUCTION
3.1 Solicitation
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify and fund one (1) agency
that has interest, experience and expertise in completing the Child and Adolescent
Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment tool to perform CANS assessments for
children/families involved with Contra Costa County child welfare in accordance with the
Continuum of Care Reform (CCR) and the Integrated Core Practice Model.
In accordance with the Continuum of Care Reform and the Integrated Core Practice
Model, Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) was chosen by the
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) as the functional assessment tool
developed to support decision-making, including level of care and service planning, and
monitor the outcomes of services.
This RFP includes a schedule for proposal procedures and deadlines, describes the
services required, provides instructions and forms for the preparation and submittal of
the proposal, outlines the review process, and contains administrative and program
information useful to prospective bidders.
3.2 Qualified Bidders
Eligible Bidders are agencies that on their own have adequate controls and personnel to
provide timely comprehensive CANS assessment services as defined in Section 4.
Qualified bidders must demonstrate capacity for collaboration, interagency coordination
and attest to their qualifications on Form #2, Statement of Qualifications (see Section 9.
REQUIRED FORMS).
3.3 Estimated Funding
EHSD anticipates awarding a maximum of one (1) eighteen (18) month contract to one
(1) selected agency. The combined total award will not exceed $1,300,000, to fund
CANS assessment services requested under this RFP. The initial anticipated contract
period is from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
The contract resulting from this RFP may potentially be renewable for two (2) additional
years at the discretion of EHSD. The renewals are dependent upon the availability of
funds at the time the agreement goes into effect, achievement of outcomes during the
current contract period, and service needs.
Funding consists of State General funds and State 2011 Realignment funds. EHSD will
administer these funds.
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RFP 1229
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