Request for Interest (RFI) 779 Domestic Violence Liaison Services
| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Due: | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Agency: | Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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Request for Interest (RFI) 779 Domestic Violence Liaison Services
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Request for Interest (RFI) 779 Domestic Violence Liaison Services
The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD), Children and Family Services (CFS) Bureau, announces a Request for Interest (RFI) 779 seeking a qualified applicant for a fee-based contract position in Contra Costa County to provide Domestic Violence (DV) liaison services. CFS provides child welfare services to Contra Costa County residents through various offices countywide.
RFI response submissions must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2025.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Request for Interest (RFI) 779
Domestic Violence Liaison Services
The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD),
Children and Family Services (CFS) Bureau, announces a Request for Interest (RFI)
779 seeking a qualified applicant for a fee-based contract position in Contra Costa
County to provide Domestic Violence (DV) liaison services. CFS provides child welfare
services to Contra Costa County residents through various offices countywide.
I. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The DV Liaison will provide case-specific consultation, guidance, and support to EHSD
CFS staff to meet the service needs of the parent client involved with the Child Welfare
System and at risk of abusing or neglecting their children as a direct or indirect result of
violence in the home and/or adult relationship. The DV Liaison will also assist family
members affected by violence with safety planning through consultations and
assessments for families. In addition, the DV Liaison will collaborate with and coordinate
services between CFS and agencies providing domestic violence services and
interventions within Contra Costa and surrounding counties.
One (1) candidate will be awarded a contract to provide the services outlined in this RFI.
The candidate’s time will be allocated fifty percent (50%) to East County CFS Division
and fifty percent (50%) to West County CFS Division. The candidate will be required to
drive to their designated regional offices in the course of their day to provide services,
including attending meetings and providing client services.
II. FUNDING
EHSD will award one (1) fee-based County standard contract with a total budget of
$88,000 (inclusive of all expenses).
1. The hourly rate will be $47 per hour.
2. Total work hours will be 1840 per year.
3. $1,520 of the $88,000 contract budget will be allocated to travel/mileage
reimbursement.
The anticipated duration of the contract is twelve (12) months from April 1, 2026 to
March 31, 2027 with possibility of a multi-year renewal based on contractor
performance, availability of funds, and service need. Funding source is 70% State 2011
Realignment and 30% County General Funds.
This RFI is not in itself an offer to work, nor does it commit Contra Costa County to fund
any proposals submitted. The County is not liable for any costs incurred in the
preparation or research of proposals.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
EHSD - Children and Family Services
RFI 779
Domestic Violence Liaison Services
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of services is a general guide and is not intended to be a complete list of all
work necessary to complete the project. The following are the responsibilities assumed
necessary to provide the services for this RFI:
1. Conduct in-person domestic violence risk assessment of referred client and
provide written documentation of levels of risk and recommendations for services
to address interpersonal violence issues.
2. Assist family members in developing dynamic and ongoing safety plans when
needed to ensure safety from potential or future violence.
3. Accompany social work staff on home visits to provide consultation and risk
assessment of client(s) based on home visit interview conducted by social work
staff.
4. Attend family team meetings at EHSD’s request to serve as subject matter expert
on domestic violence and provide preliminary risk assessment of client (parent or
youth) based on observations during team meeting.
5. Attend internal case staffing meetings upon request to serve as subject matter
expert on domestic violence and provide preliminary risk assessment based on
observations during team meeting.
6. Refer clients to providers who can conduct in-depth domestic violence lethality
assessments based on request from the juvenile court.
7. Enhance collaboration between CFS and community-based organization staff,
law enforcement, probation, treatment professionals, and community groups
addressing domestic violence issues and stay abreast of current services and
trends within the domestic violence community, advocate for the needs of CFS
clients, and disseminate pertinent and timely information to Social Work staff.
a. Identify culturally and linguistically specific services within the county and
surrounding areas should those services not be available within the
county.
b. Represent and liaison with violence prevention and domestic violence
community based organizations within Contra Costa County which may
include attending in-person multi-disciplinary team meetings, service
provider meetings, and collaboration focused meetings.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
EHSD - Children and Family Services
RFI 779
Domestic Violence Liaison Services
8. Assist in building the capacity of CFS staff to effectively address domestic
violence issues. Provide training to Social Work staff during New Worker Training
and ongoing staff development training as requested.
9. The DV Liaison will be allocated fifty percent (50%) to East County CFS Division
and fifty percent (50%) to West County CFS Division. The candidate will be
required to drive to their designated regional offices in the course of their day to
provide services, including attending meetings and providing client services.
IV. CONTRACT MONITORING AND EVALUATION
EHSD will actively monitor services provided. Contractor will be expected to:
1. Perform all services without material deviation from the service plan.
2. Maintain adequate records of service provision to document compliance with
service plan and complete any forms supplied by EHSD.
3. Cooperate with the collection of other fiscal/administrative/service data as
requested by EHSD.
4. Complete and submit monthly, mid-year, and year-end summary of services
provided reports and other information as requested from EHSD.
5. Complete and submit monthly demands and supporting documentation having an
adequate accounting system and/or application in place to properly account for
expenses segregated by expense item.
6. Adhere to EHSD confidentiality polices as outlined in the awarded contract
service plan.
Upon contract award, EHSD will:
1. Provide information to contractors concerning State or County requirements not
provided herein.
2. Provide technical assistance to contractors, as requested, to help meet project
goals.
V. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Responses that do not demonstrate respondent’s capacity to meet the minimum
qualifications below will be considered non-responsive and will not move forward for
contract consideration.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
EHSD - Children and Family Services
RFI 779
Domestic Violence Liaison Services
1. Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Social Work, Psychology,
Women’s or Gender Studies, Counseling or closely related field, or sufficient
training and experience to carry out the services identified in this RFI.
2. Minimum of five (5) years working with families with domestic violence issues.
3. Training and/or certifications related to interpersonal violence and domestic
violence issues including Domestic Violence Counselor Training as mandated by
the state of California.
4. Proven ability to serve as liaison in providing supportive services to child welfare
staff, community partners, and families.
VI. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS DESIRED
1. Knowledge of child abuse and neglect, the dynamics that domestic violence
creates in the home and how it affects children and families.
2. Experience conducting evidence-based or evidence-informed domestic violence
assessments that identify risk levels; familiarity with harm reduction methods and
creating safety plans.
3. Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to produce clear, succinct and timely written and verbal assessments.
5. Ability to assess complex problems, develop plans, and coordinate services
within a group.
6. Comfortable representing CFS in meetings and ability to build effective
collaborations and partnerships.
7. Ability to provide training for staff and community as requested.
VII. LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
1. Valid Class C California Drivers’ License.
2. Must complete and pass a criminal background check and be cleared through
the Department of Justice.
3. Completion of mandated reporter training.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
EHSD - Children and Family Services
RFI 779
Domestic Violence Liaison Services
VIII. INSURANCE REQUIRED
1. General liability, automobile liability, and professional liability insurance is
required.
2. Cyber liability and sexual abuse and molestation liability insurance may be
required.
IX. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested parties must submit all of the following documentation to be considered for
this RFI:
1. Proposal cover letter.
2. Résumé of experience, job description(s), and other factors relevant to the
services described in this RFI. Include e-mail and contact telephone number.
3. A proposed work plan to deliver services described in this RFI.
4. References – Three (3) letters of professional/business reference. Reference
letters must include contact name, physical address, email, and telephone
number and be dated within the last two (2) years.
X. SUBMISSION PROCESS AND DEADLINE
1. RFI response submissions must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday,
December 19, 2025, without exception. For complete RFI details and
submission requirements, a copy of the RFI is available on the EHSD website:
https://ehsd.org/overview/contracting-opportunities/ or by calling (925) 608-4969.
2. Submissions are accepted via EHSD.org website only at
https://ehsd.org/overview/contracting-opportunities/
• File name, “RFI 779-Agency Name”
3. RFI response submissions must include all documentation indicated above
including the responding agency’s contact person, email address and contact
phone number and must be in MS Word, MS Excel, and/or pdf file format.
4. Responses submitted after the deadline will be rejected. Mail-in, hand-delivery,
and faxed submissions are not acceptable.
5. County reserves the right to reject any proposal and negotiate any terms as best
serves the County. All proposals become the property of the County, without
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