SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · COUNTY OF VENTURA
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County of Ventura seeks proposals for Stage One Child Care Services for CalWORKs recipients. The program supports eligible families with childcare to enable participation in welfare-to-work activities. Proposals due by February 11, 2026.
1.1 Introduction/Purpose The County of Ventura (hereinafter referred to as County) invites your organization to submit a written proposal to provide Stage One Child Care Services for CalWORKs Recipients throughout Ventura County. Proposals shall be due no later than 3:00 p.m. on February 11, 2026 for the furnishing of the services in accordance with the attached Terms and Conditions, Instructions to Offerors which by this reference are made a part hereof. Offerors shall be skilled and regularly engaged in the general class or type of work called for in the solicitation documents. Offerors must have local knowledge of the Ventura County communities in which services are provided; must have experience recruiting and working with both licensed and license-exempt childcare providers; and must possess extensive knowledge of the California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) where it relates to childcare providers and the CalWORKs program. Experience working with CalWORKs families is preferred. One vendor will be selected from this RFP. 1.2 Background California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) is a time-limited program that provides cash aid, essential services and employment assistance to eligible California families in need. The availability of quality childcare while the parent works or performs their welfare-to-work activity is essential to the success of the CalWORKs program. The CalWORKs childcare program ensures that access to stable childcare is never a barrier to fully engaging in the CalWORKs program by providing assistance to cover childcare costs, thereby allowing parents to focus on work and building the skills and experience that will help the family improve their chances for long-term employment success and self-sufficiency. The CalWORKs childcare program is administered in three different stages. This procurement opportunity is only for Stage One childcare. Stage One childcare is available to all eligible CalWORKs participants upon entering the CalWORKs program and will remain available for up to twelve (12) months while receiving aid, or until the family’s situation is deemed stable, the participant is transferred to Stage Two childcare or becomes otherwise ineligible. In fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025, the Stage One Child Care program served an average of 514 children per month, with the length of time each child remained in the program varying from a few months to a year or longer. The selected vendor will be expected to operate the Stage One Child Care Services for CalWORKs Recipients program in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and policies as specified by Federal, State, and County, including but not limited to, the California Department of Education (CDE), the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), the County of Ventura Human Services Agency (HSA), and HSA’s Community Access & Engagement Department (CAE). 1.3 Pre-proposal Conference A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held via Zoom. Meeting details are: Topic: Pre-Proposal Conference – RFP 6239 Stage One Child Care Services for CalWORKs Recipients. Time: January 14th, 2026, at 9:30 am Pacific Time (US and Canada) Meeting ID: 829 0181 5397 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82901815397 . Attendance at the pre-proposal conference is optional, but is highly encouraged. The purpose of this meeting is to clarify requirements and answer vendor questions. In order to provide comprehensive answers and minimize response time, Offerors are asked to submit questions in writing prior to this conference. Pre-proposal questions should be submitted to the Buyer under the “Messages” tab of the solicitation online at: https://ventura.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=login . 1.4 Action Dates The following is an outline of the anticipated schedule for the proposal review and contract award. Issue Request for Proposal (RFP) December 24, 2025 Pre-Proposal conference January 14, 2026 Last day for questions February 4, 2026 Proposals Due February 11, 2026 Evaluation-award March 11, 2026 Start Work July 1, 2026 The schedule set forth above is subject to change. 1.5 Questions Regarding RFP All questions concerning this Proposal may be directed to Pannipa Pantutamangkul, Buyer, under “Messages” tab of the solicitation online at: https://ventura.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=login . Important Events: Search Status Event Name Location Description Dates Mandatory ONGOING Open Date Online Portal Posting date for the Opportunity Dec 24th 2025, 5:00 PM PST N/A UPCOMING Questions Due Date Online Portal Deadline to submit Questions Feb 4th 2026, 3:00 PM PST N/A UPCOMING Close Date Online Portal Deadline for Submissions Feb 11th 2026, 3:00 PM PST N/A Commodity Codes: NIGP 918 Consulting Services NIGP 952 Human Services NIGP 91827 Community Development Consulting NIGP 92478 Teaching and Instruction Services: Elementary and Secondary Education, Higher Education and Adult Education NIGP 95215 Case Management NIGP 95218 Child Care Services, Including Food Programs NIGP 95225 Day Care, Preschool NIGP 95243 Family and Social Services, Including Shopping and Buying Services NIGP 95259 Human Services (Not Otherwise Classified) NIGP 95295 Youth Care Services NIGP 95822 Child Care Center Management and Operation Services NIGP 95868 Support Services, Management Supporting Documentation: Download All Files Search File Type Description Date Created Actions 4 Certifications.pdf Documentation SIGNATURES REQUIRED Dec 22nd 2025, 10:58 AM PST Download Attachment A - Non-Collusion Affidavit.pdf Documentation Attachment A - Non-Collusion Affidavit Dec 22nd 2025, 11:00 AM PST Download Attachment B Line Item Budget.xlsx Documentation Attachment B_Line Item Budget Dec 22nd 2025, 1:22 PM PST Download General Contract Conditions 2021 Final.pdf Documentation General Contract Conditions Dec 22nd 2025, 10:57 AM PST Download Monthly and Quarterly Performance Reports.pdf Documentation Monthly and Quarterly Performance Reports Read more... Dec 22nd 2025, 1:31 PM PST Download RFP 6239 STAGE ONE CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR CALWORKS RECIPIENTS-Final.pdf Documentation Dec 24th 2025, 11:59 AM PST Download State Childcare Monthly Report CW115.pdf Documentation State Childcare Monthly Report CW115 Dec 22nd 2025, 1:14 PM PST Download Requested Information: Listed below are the documents and information needed to complete your submission: Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Cover Letter-A cover letter, which shall be considered an integral part of the proposal, shall be signed by individual(s) who is/are authorized to bind offeror(s) contractually. The signature(s) must indicate the classification or position that the individual(s) hold in the firm. The cover letter shall designate a person or persons who may be contacted during the period of evaluation with questions or contract issues. Include name(s), title, address, telephone number, fax number and email address. File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED Financial Statement-Offeror(s) must provide a current financial statement or latest annual report. Offeror(s) shall make a definitive statement regarding their financial ability to perform the requirements hereunder. File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED Compensation - Proposal pricing shall include everything necessary for completion and fulfillment of the contract. All other costs must be detailed. No additional charges (e.g., for transportation, out-of-pocket expenses, etc.) will be allowed unless so specified herein. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple REQUIRED Miscellaneous Information File Type: Any (.*) Multiple OPTIONAL W-9 form and current insurance document. (additional Insured will be required upon award) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED RFP 6239 - Section 2 - Instructions to Offerors/Rules Governing Competition (Q-38LR) Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) 1 REQUIRED You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Download RFP 6239 - Section 4 - County of Ventura Contract Template (Q-58NY) Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) 1 REQUIRED You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Download RFP 6239 - Section 3 - Requirements/Scope of Work (Q-16BZ) Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) 1 REQUIRED You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Download Messages Public Notices (0) Public Notices are visible to anyone who can view the opportunity Vendor Discussions (0) There is currently nothing to display here. Submission Prepare Prepare Your Submission Prepare as: re re New to Euna Procurement? Here's a quick overview of the submission process. 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