The County of Tuolumne (County), through the Probation Department, is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations to provide case management, risk/needs assessments, outpatient SUD treatment, employment & education programming, and community navigation under the County’s Proposition 47 Cohort 5 initiative.
This initiative represents a coordinated, multi-agency effort to expand diversion and treatment opportunities for justice-involved individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The program is specifically designed to serve individuals eligible under Proposition 36 (Health and Safety Code §11395), many of whom present with chronic substance use, untreated behavioral health needs, and repeated involvement in the criminal justice system.
Services procured under this RFP are a foundational component of the County’s broader Proposition 47 strategy, which emphasizes reducing recidivism, improving treatment engagement, and enhancing long-term stability for participants. The selected Contractor will play a critical role in ensuring timely assessment, appropriate level-of-care placement, and ongoing treatment services that align with participant needs and program goals.
The County intends to partner with experienced providers capable of delivering high-quality, evidence-based services within a rural environment, while working collaboratively with the Superior Court, Probation Department, Behavioral Health, and other community stakeholders to support participant success and public safety.
Background
Tuolumne County continues to experience significant challenges related to substance use disorders, particularly among justice-involved individuals. Many participants eligible for Proposition 36 have extensive histories of substance use, repeated justice system involvement, unstable housing, unemployment, and limited positive support systems. These factors contribute to continued criminal behavior, unsuccessful supervision outcomes, and increased risk of incarceration.
While treatment services are available through County Behavioral Health, Medi-Cal providers, and residential treatment programs, many individuals struggle to engage in and sustain recovery without additional support, structure, and programming. Research demonstrates that long-term recovery is strengthened when participants have access to evidence-based interventions that address criminal thinking, substance use behaviors, decision-making skills, relapse prevention, and personal accountability.
To address these needs, Tuolumne County seeks qualified providers to deliver structured substance use recovery programming and recovery support services that complement existing treatment resources. Programming should focus on reducing criminogenic risk factors, increasing treatment engagement, promoting recovery capital, and supporting successful community reintegration. Services are expected to be coordinated with Probation, Behavioral Health, the Superior Court, and other community partners as part of a broader collaborative approach to reducing recidivism and improving participant outcomes.
Project Details
- Reference ID: RFP-2025-0128
- Department: Probation Department
- Department Head: Daniel Hawks (Chief Probation Officer)
Important Dates
- Questions Due: 2026-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
Evaluation Criteria
- Completeness of Proposal (25 pts)
- Qualifications (20 pts)
- Service Delivery/Methodology (25 pts)
- Reasonable Cost of Service (30 pts)
Submission Requirements
- Proposal Elements (required) —
Statement of Understanding and Approach
This section must demonstrate an understanding of the Services. It should describe the general approach, organization and staffing required for the Services requested. If necessary, preliminary investigations, due diligence, and research shall be discussed in this section.
This section should include the following:
An implementation plan that describes in detail (i) the methods, including controls by which your firm or entity manages projects of the type sought by this RFP; (ii) methodology for soliciting and documenting views of internal and external stakeholders; (iii) and any other project management or implementation strategies or techniques that the respondent intends to employ in carrying out the work.
Detailed description of efforts your firm or entity will undertake to achieve client satisfaction and to satisfy the requirements of the "Scope of Work" section.
Detailed project schedule, identifying all tasks and deliverables to be performed, durations for each task, and overall time of completion, including a complete transition plan. Include your plan to deal with fluctuation in service needs and any associated price adjustments.
Detailed description of specific tasks you will require from County staff. Explain what the respective roles of County staff and your staff would be to complete the tasks specified in the Scope of Work.
Proposers are encouraged to provide additional innovative and/or creative approaches for providing the service that will maximize efficient, cost-effective operations or increased performance capabilities. In addition, the County will consider proposals that offer alternative service delivery means and methods for the services desired.
Proposers are also requested to identify any County owned facilities or property which Proposer would propose to use or lease, purchase, or rent from the County in connection with the services to be performed, including information about the terms of any proposed lease, purchase or use of such equipment and facilities, and how this proposed structure affects the overall cost proposal to the County, if applicable.
Company Information
This section shall include contact person information, address and telephone number of the company main office and branch offices. Each Company shall identify itself as to the type of organizational entity (corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, etc.). Any supplemental information that Company believes may be pertinent to the selection process may be provided.
The Proposal shall identify any litigation, mediation, or arbitration, regarding the performance of any services similar to the Services, in which the Company has been involved in the past five (5) years. If the Services require a license or certification, the Proposal shall include any claims or disciplinary action taken against Company or any of Company’s key personnel within the past five years.
Company Personnel
This section shall contain names, contact numbers and description of experience, including licenses and/or certifications, of all key personnel who would be assigned to perform the Services. Members of the Company’s professional team (managers, contact person, etc.) should be identified by name, title, phone number, and description of the portion of work they will be assigned to perform under this Agreement. Also include major subcontractors (if any) and their degree of involvement in this program. If the Company is including any subcontractors, the Company shall identify how long the Company has worked with the subcontractor.
An affirmative statement should be included that the proposer and all assigned key professional staff are properly licensed to practice in California.
Disclosure
Please disclose any and all past or current business and personal relationships with any current County elected official, appointed official, County employee, or family member of any current County elected official, appointed official, or County employee. Any past or current business relationship may not disqualify the firm from consideration.
Experience and References
The Proposal must demonstrate that the Company, or its key personnel, meets the minimum experience requirement in in the Minimum Qualifications Section with a legally registered business name, that provides services of a similar type and scope as described in the Scope of Services. A Company shall not have filed for bankruptcy under any business name over the past five (5) years.
Company shall provide at least 3 references, within the past 5 years, of clients for whom services have been performed that are comparable in quality and scope to that specified in this RFP. The references shall include client names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the clients for whom prior work was performed and include an explanation of the services provided along with project start and end dates.
- Proposal Cost (required) —
Proposer shall upload a fee schedule here. Information should include any and all costs associated with the fulfillment of the Scope of Services.
- Pricing (required) —
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An Electronic Pricing Tableallows vendors to enter pricing directly into the system, and the system can automatically tabulate pricing results and provide pricing analysis.
A Separate Pricing Document will not be automatically tabulated. It will be received by each respondent as a document upload that will need to be evaluated manually.
- Do you know what the Initial Term will be for the Contract? (required) —
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- Initial Term (required) —
The term of the initial contract awarded under this RFP will be for _________________. (Enter the number of years/months in the following format ex: one (1) two (2) week)
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- Extensions (required) —
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- Extension Options (required) —
By mutual agreement, this contract may be extended for ______________, under the following circumstances. (Enter the number of years/months in the following format ex: one (1) two (2) week)
- Termination (required) —
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- Insurance Requirements (required) —
Does this project and/or service require any of the following insurance provisions?