AB109 Treatment and Intervention Services Addendum #1- Dated 02/27/2024

Agency:	Santa Cruz County
State:	California
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	H - Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection Services Q - Medical Services
Posted:	Feb 27, 2024
Due:	Mar 15, 2024
Solicitation No:	23P3-014
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COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ

General Services Department

Purchasing Division

701 OCEAN STREET, SUITE 330, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-4073

(831) 454-2210 FAX: (831) 454-2710 TDD: 711

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Request for Proposal (RFP) 23P3-014

FOR

AB109 Treatment and Intervention Services

Question Deadline

February 23, 2024, at 5:00 PM, Pacific time

Submit questions by email to Contact Person

Dissemination of Answers March 1, 2024, at 5:00 PM, Pacific Time

Submittal Deadline

March 15, 2024, at 5:00 PM, Pacific Time

Proposal must be received by this Deadline.

Submittal Location

General Services Department - Purchasing Division

701 Ocean Street, 3rd floor, Room 330

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Contact Person

Shauna Soldate

Email: Shauna. Soldate@santacruzcountyca.gov

Phone (831) 454-2526

Fax (831) 454-2710

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ

RFP #23P3-014 AB109

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title

1. Invitation

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

Background

Service Population

Service Delivery Model

Collaborative Initiatives Linked to AB109

2. Instructions to Respondents

2.1 Preparation of Proposal

2.2 RFP Documents

2.3 RFP Process Schedule

2.4 Submission of Proposal

2.5 Public Opening of Proposals

2.6 Multiple Proposals

2.7 Late Responses

2.8 Point of Contact

2.9 On-Site Inspection

2.10 Non-Collusion Declaration

2.11 References

2.12 Proposal Evaluation Criteria

2.13 Cost of Services

2.14 Reservations

2.15 Notification of Withdrawals of Proposal

2.16 Interpretation

2.17 Pre-Award Conference

2.18 Execution of Agreement

2.19 Respondent Responsibility and Performance

2.20 Respondent Qualifications

2.21 Addenda

2.22 Proprietary Information

2.23 Protest and Appeals Procedures

3. Statement of Work

3.1 Overview

3.2 Scope/AB109 Service Areas

3.3 Budget

3.4 Eligibility Requirements

3.5 Contract Requirements

4. Standard Terms and Conditions

4.1 Purpose of Contract

4.2 Term of Contract

4.3 Amendment

4.4 Termination

4.5 Assignment

4.6 Licenses, Permits, and Certifications

4.7 Compliance with Laws

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Section Title

4. Standard Terms and Conditions (continued)

4.8 Acknowledgement

4.9 Presentation of Claims

4.10 Off-Shore Outsourcing of Services

4.11 Force Majeure

4.12 Severability

4.13 Controlling Law

4.14 Indemnity and Insurance Requirements

4.15 Default

4.16 Independent Contractor Status

4.17 Equal Employment Opportunity

4.18 Retention and Audit of Records

4.19 Data Security and Privacy – Protected Information

5 Official RFP Forms

6 Exhibits and Attachments

Exhibit A: Respondent Fact Sheet

Exhibit B: Customer References

Exhibit C: Designation of Subcontractors

Exhibit D: Non-Collusion Declaration

Exhibit E: Insurance Requirements

Exhibit F: Protest and Appeals Procedures

Attachment 1: Budget Template

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COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ

RFP #23P3-014 AB109

SECTION I.

INVITATION

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The County of Santa Cruz invites sealed proposals from fully licensed, insured, bonded, certified

contractors to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals required to provide AB109

Treatment and Intervention Services.

The Probation Department will fund organizations to deliver research-based services that achieve

measurable positive outcomes impacting recidivism among individuals under the supervision and

monitoring of the Santa Cruz County Probation Department, with a priority focus on individuals

sentenced under PC1170.h and those on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS).

AB109 Treatment and Intervention Service Network. The AB109 treatment and intervention

services divides available funding among multiple service types, including SUD treatment,

cognitive/behavioral curricula, reentry support, mental health, education, employment, housing,

and community engagement, as well as operation of two multi-service probation success centers.

Funding levels for each service type are based on the prevalence of need, anticipated utilization,

and average cost for service delivery and completion. Service types match the research-validated

areas most closely correlated with recidivism reduction, as well as responsivity services needed

to stabilize individuals so that they can benefit from recidivism reduction efforts. Respondents

are invited to submit proposals for one or more service areas.

 NOTE: Proposals addressing multiple service areas require a complete and separate proposal

and response package for each service area. Combined submittals will not be accepted.

All service contracts funded through this RFP will be for the period of July 1. 2024 through June

30, 2025, and may be renewed annually for up to three additional years, depending on adequate

performance and outcomes, client utilization, and funding availability through the State AB109

allocation.

Projected Funding Allocation: The amount of funding available for services selected through this

RFP is contingent on amount of the base allocation incorporated in the California FY 2024-25

Budget, enacted by the Legislature June 15, 2024, as well as the amount of the growth allocation,

determined by the Department of Finance and distributed in November or December of 2024.

The following is an estimate of that amount, based on prior year funding levels and economic

projections from the State Legislative Analyst’s Office:

Assuming an annual increase of 2% from the County’s 2023-24 base funding, as

well as an average growth funding that is equal to half of the pre-COVID annual

amount (FY16-FY20), the total amount of funding available under this Request for

Proposals will be approximately $3,990,000 for the 2024-25 fiscal year. If base

funding continues to increase at 2% per year, the amounts available in the

following two fiscal years will be approximately $4,070,000 in FY25-26 and

$4,151,000 in FY 26-27.

 NOTE: Total funding available under this Request for Proposals and any estimated amounts

for each service area are contingent upon the actual allocation amount received by Santa Cruz

County for fiscal year 2024-25 and beyond.

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Selected respondents must possess all permits, licenses, and professional credentials necessary

to provide and perform services as proposed to this RFP. County maintains its right as it deems

necessary, to add or delete services to any contract awarded as a result of this RFP, with a thirty

(30) day written notice, to accommodate changes due to a reduction in grant/state funding for

AB109. Selected respondents must be able to provide required services and communicate to

participants in person, utilizing available technological resources (phone, text, computer, other

device) or utilizing a hybrid model based upon participant need and public health directives.

As part of our Departmental Operational Plan and commitment to equity, as well as legislative

requirements to be culturally competent and responsive, services should include availability

during traditional and non-traditional hours (i.e., evenings and/or weekends) as well as capacity

to provide services at locations throughout the county.

 NOTE: All respondents must document their agreement and capacity to provide services

during both traditional and non-traditional hours (i.e. evenings and weekends) as well as to

provide services at any location in the county in order to meet the needs of the service

population.

Funding Categories and Estimated Amounts. During previous funding cycles, the majority of

AB109 services have been provided as intended with satisfactory progress made towards all

service deliverables. The array of services has been guided by research regarding areas of

criminogenic needs as well as data regarding specific types and level of need among the local

service population. In addition, various pilot programs that were developed to address emerging

needs and opportunities have informed the selection and prioritization of service areas. In

particular, these programs have demonstrated the critical need for case management services,

including one-on-one support for enrollment and engagement, service planning, identifying, and

addressing barriers, and on-going support over time. Others have created diversion and early

representation models that can limit unnecessary involvement in the criminal legal system for

early and first-time offenders, thus freeing up resources to provide greater impact among higher

risk populations.

The following table shows the service areas to be funded through AB109, along with the

estimated level of funding allocated, based on prior utilization and current need. A more detailed

description, along with the amounts allocated to subcategories can be found in Section 1.3,

below.

Service

Area

Description of Services

Cognitive/Behavioral Curricula focused on criminal

thinking, behavior, and identity

2 Educational Services focused on the acquisition of high

school diploma or equivalency, as well as basic literacy

and planning and enrollment in higher education

3 Employment Development Services, including

workforce preparation, job seeking support,

development of employment opportunities

Estimated Service

Area Funding

$500,000

$480,000

$250,000

Funding

Percentage

12.5%

12.0%

6.3%

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