Victim Witness Assistance Program Services

The County of Orange, District Attorney (hereinafter referred to as “County”), is soliciting proposals from qualified firms (hereinafter referred to as “Respondents”) for The Orange County Board of Supervisors, in order to ensure the provision of services to victims and witnesses of crime pursuant to California Penal Code Section 13835.2, subdivision (a), will designate the provider of victim/witness services for the County of Orange.

The contracted agency will administer the provision of the following services: Victim/Witness Services as provided in California Penal Code Section 13835.5; Restitution Services related to misdemeanor cases; Witness Services under the direction of the District Attorney’s Office; assistance to domestic violence victims in obtaining protective orders; witness coordination and advocacy during Child Dependency hearings; advocacy for victims of gang violence and Human Trafficking; Gang Reduction Intervention Partnership program case management and event coordination; assistance with processing of claims for the unreimbursed financial losses of victims of crime; and, identification and provision of services to victims of crime in accordance with the Victim Services Steering Committee’s objectives. . 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 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 , before 2:00 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.

This Contract will provide comprehensive services for victims/witnesses of crime. The goals include providing services that will alleviate the trauma and devastating impact of crime on the lives of victims and their family members. Additionally, it is necessary to provide information to victims/witnesses of crime regarding the processes of the criminal justice system in order to encourage cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of the case.