Tuolumne County Probation Recidivism Services

The County of Tuolumne, through its Probation Department, is soliciting proposals from qualified service providers to deliver evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support services for eligible individuals, including those impacted by opioid use and misuse. These services will be supported, in part, by California Opioid Settlement funds and are intended to expand access to treatment, reduce opioid-related harm, and promote long-term recovery through coordinated, client-centered care.

Selected provider(s) will be responsible for offering comprehensive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services that may include assessment, clinical treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling, relapse prevention, care coordination, recovery support, and linkage to community-based resources. Programs funded under this RFP must align with allowable uses of California Opioid Settlement funds and emphasize continuity of care, collaboration with the Probation Department and community partners, and service delivery models that support stabilization and sustained recovery.

Proposers must demonstrate experience in providing opioid-specific and co-occurring behavioral health services, capacity to comply with applicable state and federal regulations, and the ability to collect and report outcome-based data. The Probation Department seeks providers who can support individual accountability and rehabilitation while contributing to broader public health and public safety goals, including reductions in substance use, recidivism, and opioid-related adverse outcomes.

Background

The County’s Probation Department is responsible for supervising justice-involved individuals while promoting accountability, rehabilitation, and public safety. For several years, the County has contracted for a coordinated service model that combines structured supervision support, participant monitoring, compliance reporting, and access to intensive substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services. These services have supported individuals with elevated supervision and treatment needs by providing regular engagement, timely communication with Probation staff, and referrals to appropriate clinical and recovery-oriented interventions.

The individuals served through Probation-supervised treatment programs often present with complex and co-occurring needs, including opioid and other substance use disorders, mental health conditions, housing instability, and limited access to healthcare. Without consistent engagement and treatment, these factors can contribute to probation violations, increased recidivism, and elevated risk of overdose. The County utilizes a variety of funding sources to support these services, including state and local funds, with a portion of the services funded through California Opioid Settlement resources. Opioid Settlement funds are intended to supplement and enhance treatment and recovery services related to opioid use disorder and must be used in accordance with applicable guidelines.

Through this Request for Proposals, the Probation Department seeks to establish a new agreement with qualified providers capable of delivering a comprehensive service model that includes intake and assessment, ongoing participant engagement, substance use disorder treatment (including medication-assisted treatment where appropriate), recovery support services, coordination with Probation staff, and regular reporting on participation, compliance, and outcomes. Services are expected to support accountability and stabilization while allowing flexibility to adapt to individual needs and multiple funding sources. The County anticipates that successful proposers will demonstrate the ability to integrate treatment and supervision-support functions, collaborate effectively with County departments and community partners, and comply with all applicable state and federal requirements.

Project Details

• Reference ID: RFP-2025-0092
• Department: Probation Department
• Department Head: Daniel Hawks (Chief Probation Officer)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-04-01T00:00:13.886Z

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) —

   

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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) —

  Select the option that best suits the pricing needs for this solicitation.

  • 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) —

  Adjust the sentence below as needed.

• 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)

• Initial Term (required)
• Extensions (required) —

  Allow extensions for the resulting agreement?

• 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) —

  Please select the number of "days" appropriate in the blank space of the sentence below:

• Insurance Requirements (required) —

  Does this project and/or service require any of the following insurance provisions?

   

Questions & Answers