RFQ 13327.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) 13327

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

PEER REENTRY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SERVICES

August 6, 2026

A. KEY INFORMATION

1. The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from firms interested in providing Peer Reentry Leadership Academy Services (“Offerors”).

2. The County anticipates a contract term of an initial (base) period of one (1) year, with four (4) one-year option periods.

3. The County has posted this solicitation on its official BuyNet website at https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/ . To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Offerors must select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.

4. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Carlos Benitez, Procurement Contracting Officer (Carlos.Benitez@sdcounty.ca.gov)

5. Schedule: This timeline is subject to change at any time, at the County’s sole discretion. The County will issue an addendum for changes to the Questions due date, or Quote due date.

Event Description Date and Time (San Diego Time) Questions due August 12, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m.

Quotes due September 3, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m.

6. Questions:

6.1. Offerors should submit all Questions, including requests for clarification related to definition or interpretation of this RFQ, in writing by the Date and Time specified in the Schedule. Offerors should submit Questions via BuyNet, by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the “Discussions” functionality.

6.2. Non-Offerors should direct inquiries regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer.

7. Table of Contents:

A. Key Information B. RFQ Instructions and Rules C. Submittal Items D. Required Forms E. Statement of Work F. Payment Schedule G. Draft Agreement

MAGGIE RAMSBERGER

INTERIM DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING

5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204

PHONE (858) 505-6367 FAX (858) 715-6452

BRENDA G. MILLER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/ mailto:Carlos.Benitez@sdcounty.ca.gov

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B. RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A QUOTE

1.1.1. It is Offeror’s responsibility to submit a quote based on the most current RFQ, addenda thereto, County’s responses to Questions, any other information posted on BuyNet, and any diligence material made available by the County. Offerors are advised to regularly check BuyNet for information. The County has no obligation to contact Offerors directly with any such RFQ-related information. To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Offerors must select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.

1.1.2. If an Offeror is unable to download this document, an Offeror may request a hard copy from Department of Purchasing and Contracting’s front desk or contact clerical support at (858) 505-6367.

1.2. Forms required to be submitted with Offerors response to this RFQ are included in this RFQ or posted on the County’s web site at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-forms.html.

1.2.1. The County may update posted forms from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, Offerors may submit the version of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFQ or any later version thereof.

1.3. Offeror must submit a complete original quote in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation to the County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to BuyNet before the Date and Time listed in Schedule.

1.3.1. If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit its quote via email to the

Contracting Officer listed in this document or provide the Purchasing and Contracting front desk with either (i) electronic files on CD/DVD; or, (ii) a printed quote. Offeror must prominently mark such submissions with the RFQ number on the outside of the packaging. Please use this method only if unable to submit through BuyNet.

2. QUESTIONS

2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFQ or related documents to the Contracting

Officer, in writing, as a question (“Question”). Offerors may submit Questions by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the “Discussions” functionality in BuyNet.

2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated in the Schedule for Question submission. Offeror is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.

3. QUOTE FORMAT

3.1. Submit electronic quotes as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than signature pages, converted and searchable formats are preferred.

3.2. All quotes shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of Offeror.

4. QUOTE ORGANIZATION

4.1. Your quote should be organized in accordance with the Submittal Items in this RFQ.

4.1.1. Offerors shall organize content to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item within each exhibit.

4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and order.

4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each page.

4.1.4. Cost/Price information:

4.1.4.1. Offerors must place all cost and pricing information within the Cost/Price exhibit. Price shall be inclusive of all proposed compensation.

4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:

4.2.1. The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code §

7920.000, et seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFQ may be subject to disclosure, and the County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public website.

4.2.2. It is Offeror’s responsibility to identify and separate into a “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit and to provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-forms.html

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4.2.2.1. All confidential information that Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, including PI (Personal Information), PII (Personally Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected Health Information);

4.2.2.2. Any proprietary or other information Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from disclosure.

4.2.3. The “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked as

“CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY.”

4.2.4. Offeror should reference material in the “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit where it is needed to respond to a Submittal Item through citation to the “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit (for example “See response 1 contained within the ‘CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY’ exhibit for staff Social Security numbers”).

4.2.5. If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or proprietary, the County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii) declare the submission non-conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv) take any other appropriate action. (Note: Pricing and Terms and Conditions are generally not confidential under the California Public Records Act).

5. QUOTE EVALUATION

5.1. Evaluations may consider factors such as technical merit, experience, capacity, history of Offeror compliance, availability, price, and more to determine the quote(s) that provide the best value to the County.

5.2. During evaluation, the County may appropriately consider the sustainability and social, human health, environmental, and economic impact of Offeror’s proposed products and/or approach to providing goods and/or services, in accordance with Board Policy B-67. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.

5.3. During evaluation, the County may appropriately evaluate the cultural competency of Offeror and Offeror’s proposed approach to providing goods and services. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.

5.4. When evaluating an Offeror’s cost or pricing, the County may also consider the effect of the quote on the overall total cost to the County.

6. COUNTY COMMITMENT

6.1. This RFQ does not commit the County to award a contract, nor does it commit the County to pay any of

Offeror’s costs incurred in the preparation or submission of the quote. Further, Offeror shall not incur any reimbursable cost in anticipation of a contract award.

6.2. Neither Offeror nor any of its representatives shall have any claims whatsoever against the County or any of its respective officials, agents, or employees arising out of or relating to this RFQ or these procedures (other than those arising under a definitive contract with Offeror in accordance with the terms thereof).

6.3. The County reserves the right to separately procure the same or similar goods or services.

6.4. The County may withhold all information regarding this procurement until after negotiations are complete, including, but not limited to: the number of quotes received; the identity of Offeror(s); the content of quotes;

the County’s evaluation and results thereof. Information releasable after the conclusion of negotiations is subject to the disclosure requirements and withholding exemptions of the California Public Records Act.

6.5. Pursuant to County Charter §§ 703.10 and 916, award of a contract resulting from this RFQ may be subject to the County’s requirement to determine that the services can be provided more economically and efficiently by an independent contractor than by persons employed in the Classified Service.

6.6. In the event that an Offeror is involved in a merger, acquisition, or other change in control, the County reserves the right to award a contract to a resulting entity.

7. DILIGENCE AND DUTY TO INQUIRE

7.1. Should Offeror find discrepancies in or omissions from, or be in doubt as to the meaning of, the RFQ or related documents, Offeror shall have a duty to submit a Question to the County.

7.2. Offerors are expected to perform reasonable due diligence with regard to this RFQ and the work required, including, but not limited to, information that is publicly or otherwise reasonably available and, if applicable, information that can be obtained during a site visit (including verification of measurements, conditions, and

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other attributes). Neither the selected Offeror(s), nor any Offerors, shall be entitled to any price adjustment or other relief based upon information that was discovered or should have been discovered through due diligence.

7.3. The County makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any diligence material or other information provided by the County or any of its agents, representatives, contractors, or consultants. Such information may reflect good faith assumptions, estimates, or projections, which may or may not prove to be correct.

7.4. Offeror should not rely upon oral statements made or explanations given by the County, including any oral responses to Questions or other inquiries. No prior, current, or post award communication(s) with any officer, agent, or employee of the County shall affect or modify any terms or requirements of this RFQ, except as explicitly provided for in this RFQ.

8. OFFEROR COMMUNICATIONS

8.1. All communications from Offeror (including its employees, agents, and representatives) to the County or its officers and employees (including consultants working on or assisting with this procurement), related to this RFQ or Offeror’s quote, must be directed in writing exclusively to the Contracting Officer, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Offerors shall not communicate with or attempt to contact any other County personnel about this solicitation, except as otherwise allowed for in this RFQ or by law. Any improper contact may, at the County’s sole discretion, cause Offeror to be removed from consideration for contract award.

8.2. If Offeror issues any public announcement or otherwise engages in communication that, in the County’s sole determination, compromises the integrity of this RFQ process or attempts to restrain competition, Offeror may be removed from consideration for award.

8.3. Audio and/or video recording of presentations, discussions, negotiations, , or other communications with the County regarding this RFQ are prohibited, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

9. SOLICITING EMPLOYEES

9.1. Until contract award, Offerors shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit any employee of the County to leave the

County’s employ in order to accept employment with Offeror, its affiliates, actual or prospective contractors, or any person acting in concert with Offeror without prior written approval of the County’s Contracting Officer.

This paragraph does not prevent the employment by Offeror of a County employee who has initiated contact with Offeror.

10. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS

10.1. In accordance with Section 67 of the San Diego County Administrative Code, the County shall not contract with, and shall reject any quote submitted by, the person or entities specified below, unless the Board of Supervisors finds that special circumstances exist which justify the approval of such contract:

10.1.1. Persons employed by the County or of public agencies for which the Board of Supervisors is the governing body;

10.1.2. Profit-making firms or businesses in which employees described in subsection 11.1.1 serve as officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders;

10.1.3. Persons who, within the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, came within the provisions of subsection 11.1.1 and who (i) were employed in positions of substantial responsibility in the area of service to be performed by the contract; or, (ii) participated in any way in developing the contract or its service specifications; and

10.1.4. Profit-making firms or businesses in which the former employees described in subsection 11.1.3 serve as officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders.

10.2. Per Board Policy A-79, a successful Offeror that is a non-profit corporation shall not subcontract any work under the agreement with a related for-profit subcontractor where an interlocking directorate, management, or ownership relationship exists, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Supervisors.

10.3. Offeror certifies that, if awarded a contract under this RFQ, such contract will be in compliance with Sections

11.1 and 11.2 above. Offeror shall promptly notify the County of any change in circumstance affecting these provisions.

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11. CALIFORNIA REVENUE & TAXATION CODE § 18662

11.1. In compliance with California Revenue and Taxation Code § 18662, if Offeror is a non-resident of California

(out-of-state invoices) that receives California source income and has not completed Franchise Tax Board Form 590, there may be a backup withholding on all payments. Fifteen (15) business days prior to the first payment from the County, new suppliers or suppliers with expired forms or forms with incorrect information must submit new forms to the County (forms are available from the Franchise Tax Board website listed below).

11.2. Under certain circumstances, Offerors may be eligible for reduced or waived nonresident withholding. If Offeror has already received a waiver or a reduced withholding response from the State of California and the response remains valid, Offeror should submit the response to the County in lieu of the forms. Failure to submit the required forms will result in withholding of payments. Offerors should access the Franchise Tax Board websites, listed below, for tax forms and relevant information regarding non-resident withholding, including waivers or reductions. The County will not give Offerors any tax advice. It is recommended that Offerors speak with their tax advisers and/or the State of California for guidance.

Franchise Tax Board Websites:

https://www.ftb.ca.gov https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/

11.3. If selected for award, Offeror must submit applicable forms to the Auditor & Controller via fax, at (858) 694- 2060, or mail originals to: County of San Diego, 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 410, San Diego, CA 92123. The P.O. Number or Contract Number (if available) and “California Revenue and Taxation Code § 18662” must appear on fax cover sheet and/or the outside of the mailing envelope.

12. W-9 FORM

12.1. If selected for award, Offeror must complete and submit a W-9 form if a current form is not on file with the

County.

13. PREVAILING WAGE

13.1. Reserved

C. SUBMITTAL ITEMS

Offeror’s response to these Submittal Items shall be no more than twenty (20) pages, excluding disclosures, sample reports, etc.

1. EXHIBIT 1 - REQUIRED FORMS

1.1 Submit a completed and signed Offeror’s Cover Page (PC600) form

• Required for all Offerors

• located at:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC600_dpc_Offerors_Cover_Page.pdf

1.2 Submit a completed and signed Representations and Certifications form (PC601)

• Required for all Offerors

• located at:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC601_dpc_Reps_and_Certs.pdf

1.3 Submit a completed and signed Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)

• All Offerors are encouraged to complete this form to support County data collection.

• located at:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC610_dpc_Small_Local_Self_Cert.pdf

1.4 Submit a completed and signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable).

• Required if submitting Confidential/Proprietary Information (see RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2)

• located at:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_Indemnity.p df

2. EXHIBIT 2 - PROGRAM/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/ https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/ https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC600_dpc_Offerors_Cover_Page.pdf https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC601_dpc_Reps_and_Certs.pdf https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC610_dpc_Small_Local_Self_Cert.pdf https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_Indemnity.pdf https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_Indemnity.pdf

2.1 Confirm (YES/NO) the Offeror has read, understands, and accepts the Statement of Work (SOW).

YES ☐ NO ☐

2.1.1 If NO, provide a marked-up redline version of the SOW that provides applicable alternative language with an explanation to support any alternative standards/language being proposed. Failure to specifically reject a proposed requirement(s) will be deemed an acceptance of such requirement.

2.2 Confirm (YES/NO) Offeror can service the entire County of San Diego area as well as Sheriff Office's detention and reentry facilities as specified in Exhibit A – Statement of Work, Section 4.2.1 and 4.2.2

YES ☐ NO ☐

2.3 Confirm (YES/NO) that Offeror can conduct in-person or virtual trainings if needed as specified in Exhibit A – Statement of Work, Section 6.7.

YES ☐ NO ☐

2.4 Confirm (YES/NO) that Offeror can conduct trainings that feature adult-based learning theories in a culturally appropriate manner as specified in Exhibit A – Statement of Work, Section 6.9.

YES ☐ NO ☐

2.5 Briefly describe your organization’s experience and history providing peer-based reentry leadership training programs.

3. EXHIBIT 3 - COST/PRICE EXHIBIT

3.1 Submit a completed Payment Schedule

4. EXHIBIT 4 – ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

4.1 Confirm acceptance “YES/NO” of the County of San Diego’s Draft Agreement (including insurance requirements):

YES ☐ NO ☐

4.1.1 If “NO,” provide a detailed list of exceptions to the terms and conditions, the nature of its concern, and what terms the Offeror is willing to accept.

Note: The Offeror will be deemed to have accepted any terms and conditions of the Contract to which it does not take exception to. The County may, as part of its evaluation process, conclude that exceptions are so numerous and/or material as to make Offeror’s response to the solicitation unacceptable.

5. EXHIBIT 5 – CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY

5.1 Include any Confidential/Proprietary Information in this exhibit, in accordance with RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2

D. REQUIRED FORMS

(RESERVED)

E. STATEMENT OF WORK

1. SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor shall conduct a Peer Reentry Leadership Academy to train individuals with criminal justice lived experience to provide education and deliver information related to the importance of accessing community supportive services, educational and employment resources, as well as overcoming reentry barriers, to the population within the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office (SDSO) detention and reentry facilities. The Academy will be provided in collaboration with the SDSO’s Reentry Services Division (RSD).

2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Peer Reentry Leadership Academy trains and equips participants with knowledge and skills in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, public speaking, reentry barriers and available community resources.

The SDSO operates a system of seven detention and reentry facilities throughout San Diego, with a combined average daily population of more than 4,000 incarcerated persons.

3. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

3.1. Goals: Contractor shall provide the services described herein to accomplish the following goals:

3.1.1. Conduct a Peer Reentry Leadership Academy to train individuals with criminal justice lived experience to provide education and deliver information related to the importance of accessing community supportive services, educational and employment resources, as well as overcoming reentry barriers.

3.1.2. Upon completion of the Peer Reentry Leadership Academy, Peer Reentry Leaders will participate in speaking engagements within the SDSO facilities, at meetings or other special events and deliver information on reentry needs. In addition, they will motivate the population to access resources in the community to help reduce the likelihood of return to custody.

3.2. Outcome Objectives: Contractor shall achieve the following outcome objectives:

3.2.1. 80% of trainees will successfully complete the Peer Reentry Leadership Academy.

3.2.2. Upon SDSO request, 90% of the Peer Reentry Leaders will engage in speaking events after successfully completing the Peer Reentry Leadership Academy.

3.3. Process Objectives: Contractor shall achieve the following process objectives, in collaboration with SDSO RSD staff:

3.3.1. Provide Peer Reentry Leadership Academy to two (2) cohorts annually.

3.3.2. Identify and train up to 20 candidates, for each cohort, to participate in the training of the Peer Reentry Leadership Academy.

4. FOCUS POPULATION AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA

4.1. Focus Population: Contractor shall provide the services described herein to individuals with lived criminal justice experience. These individuals will be identified and referred by the SDSO in collaboration with the Contractor.

4.2. Geographical/Regional Service Area(s).

4.2.1. Service Location:

TBD

4.2.2. Speaking engagements will be held at the Sheriff Office's detention and reentry facilities, in addition to offsite special events, including any requests from community partners.

East Mesa Reentry Facility 446 Alta Rd., Suite 5200 San Diego, CA 92158

George Bailey Detention Facility 446 Alta Rd., Suite 5300 San Diego, CA 92158

Las Colinas Detention & Reentry Facility 451 Riverview Parkway Santee, CA 92071

San Diego Central Jail 1173 Front St.

San Diego, CA 92101

Rock Mountain Detention Facility 446 Alta Rd., Suite 5400 San Diego, CA 92158

South Bay Detention Facility 500 Third Ave.

Chula Vista, CA 91910

Vista Detention Facility 325 S. Melrose Dr., Suite 200 Vista, CA 92081

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE DELIVERY

5.1. DELIVERY SCHEDULE

5.1.1. SDSO shall set the schedule for the speaking events, and this schedule will generally be Monday through Friday with hours varying from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. excluding the following County holidays:

5.1.1.1. Independence Day shall be observed on July 4

5.1.1.2. Labor Day, First Monday in September

5.1.1.3. Veterans Day, November 11

5.1.1.4. Thanksgiving Day, Fourth Thursday in November

5.1.1.5. Day after Thanksgiving, Fourth Friday in November

5.1.1.6. Christmas Day, December 25

5.1.1.7. New Year’s Day, January 1

5.1.1.8. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Third Monday in January

5.1.1.9. President’s Day, Third Monday in February

5.1.1.10. Cesar Chavez Day, March 31

5.1.1.11. Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

5.1.1.12. Juneteenth, June 19

5.1.2. If a County holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be closed. If a County holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be closed.

5.2. Contractor shall adhere to funding source regulations and outcomes. Contracting Officer’s Representative COR shall identify applicable funding source regulations and outcomes at commencement of contract and whenever funding source regulations and outcomes change.

5.3. Contractor shall obtain, provide, utilize, and maintain capacity to communicate in a timely manner with the COR via all of the following: electronic mail (e-mail), virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams, telephone and voice mail.

5.4. Contractor shall participate in meetings, as identified by the COR, to review program progress and/or address concerns as they arise.

5.5. Contractor shall submit all plans and reports in an electronic format that is agreed upon by COR and Contractor.

6. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE DELIVERY

6.1. Contractor shall develop training curriculum for the Peer Reentry Leadership Academy in partnership with SDSO and facilitate the training for those individuals with lived criminal justice experience as identified and referred by SDSO.

6.1.1. Training Curriculum: Contractor shall develop and implement curriculum for the Peer Reentry Leadership Academy in partnership with the SDSO and is subject to approval by the COR.

6.1.1.1. Curriculum shall be 20-hours and address reentry needs and barriers, effective speaking techniques, and identifying community resources, including resources specific to recovery from SUD

6.1.1.2. Any adjustments to the curriculum at any time during the length of the contract must be agreed upon by the Contractor and the COR.

6.2. Contractor shall develop the learning objectives that participants are expected to achieve through participation in the training in partnership with the SDSO and approved by the COR.

6.3. Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, space, training aids, participant guidebooks and any other materials needed for training.

6.4. Curriculum Manual: The training curriculum shall be manualized by Contractor. The manual shall include but is not limited to: how the training sessions are structured, the goal of the training, the learning objectives, the content of training sessions, recommended teaching methods, exercises, and activities.

6.5. SDSO will identify and refer up to 20 individuals, for each cohort, in collaboration with the Contractor for the Peer Reentry Leadership Academy.

6.6. Scheduling of Training Sessions.

6.6.1. Schedule of training sessions will be developed by the Contractor and subject to COR approval.

6.6.2. Contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) training session within 30 days of the contract start date, at the discretion of the COR or designee.

6.6.3. Contractor shall conduct training sessions for a total of 20 hours.

6.6.4. Contractor shall be responsible for putting together the Program for the graduation and getting pre-approval prior to graduation from SDSO.

6.6.5. Contractor shall record contact information of cohort to assist in contacting participants for future cohort events.

6.7. The Contractor's trainings shall have the option of being conducted in person or conducted virtually and allow for in person and/or virtual follow-up interviews.

6.7.1. Contractor shall conduct training sessions during hours that are most convenient for the trainees, to include evening hours and/or weekends.

6.8. The Contractor shall provide Peer Reentry Leaders a stipend for completing the Reentry Leadership Academy.

6.9. The Contractor shall ensure that all trainings are delivered with adult based learning theories (ex: interactive presentations, group activities, facilitated discussions) and in a culturally appropriate manner.

6.10. Pre- and Post- Surveys:

6.10.1. Contractor shall develop and administer pre- and post- surveys to measure participant’s growth in understanding the principles taught in the training and their application.

6.10.2. Pre- and Post- surveys must be approved by SDSO.

6.11. Evaluation

6.11.1. A summary of feedback shall be jointly reviewed by the Contractor and the designated representative(s) from SDSO to inform adjustments to the curriculum.

6.11.2. Contractor shall use participants’ responses to inform future trainings.

6.12. Speaking Events: The Contractor shall support and coach Peer Reentry Leadership Academy graduates in successfully completing subsequent speaking events.

6.12.1. The Contractor shall work with SDSO to schedule speaking events led by the Peer Reentry Leaders upon completion of the Academy, to groups or individuals as identified or approved by SDSO.

6.12.2. The Contractor shall provide Peer Reentry Leaders a stipend for each speaking event completed.

6.12.3. The Contractor shall provide direct transportation or travel reimbursement to Peer Reentry Leaders for speaking events.

6.12.4. The Contractor shall provide on-going coaching to the Peer Reentry Leaders, including assistance with or suggestions on how to edit their presentations as needed.

6.12.5. The Contractor shall include SDSO staff in speaking events outside of SDSO facilities.

7. DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

7.1. Contractor shall provide a monthly report during active Academy cohorts on the progress of the Peer Reentry Leaders, with tracking sheets of speaking events completed, to include: date, number of participants, and topic(s) presented.

8. COUNTY SUPPLIED OFFICE SPACE, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND NECESSARY

RESOURCES

8.1. SDSO will provide the following to Contractor for use during the term of the contract including, but not limited to:

8.1.1. Access to space to implement the various required programs (speaking events).

8.1.2. Equipment necessary and agreed upon by Contractor and Sheriff's Reentry Services Manager or designee, to operate the various required programs.

8.1.3. Access to the following as agreed upon by Contractor and Sheriff's Reentry Services Manager or designee, to provide required programs:

• Televisions

• Media players

• Other technology

8.2. Upon expiration, termination, or cancellation of this contract, Contractor shall return all County equipment in its original condition, less normal wear. Missing or damaged equipment shall be replaced and/or repaired by Contractor.

9. SHERIFF'S BACKGROUND PROCESS

9.1. Contractor's employees shall comply with current SDSO facility entry requirements prior to entrance into a County detention or reentry facility, which may include the exchange of a government-issued identification card for a detention or reentry facility pass. Passes shall be displayed at all times. Any lost or stolen passes must be immediately reported by the Contractor's employees to SDSO RSD staff. Contractor's employees shall be responsible for returning any issued facility pass to the appropriate facility personnel, prior to leaving the detention or reentry facility.

9.2. Contractor and all of its employees, including future employees, hired during the term of this contract, shall be required to undergo and pass a background check, complete an SDSO orientation before entering a detention or reentry facility.

9.3. SDSO reserves the right to reject any Contractor employee from working in the detention or reentry facilities regardless of satisfactory Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) test results. SDSO may remove any Contractor employee for violating SDSO Policy & Procedure or for not meeting SDSO standards and expectations.

9.4. Contractor shall provide background checks and have all Contractor's employees bonded to ensure no criminal records, no relationships with any adults in custody, or any other reasons that may jeopardize privacy or performance.

9.5. Contractor shall comply with the background clearance required by SDSO for Detentions Services Bureau contracts that require facility access. Contractor that does not possess a Level I clearance shall be escorted either physically or electronically at the facility. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs of the SDSO background check, including transportation, lodging, and food.

9.5.1. Level I Clearance includes:

9.5.1.1. Unescorted access to California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS)\Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

9.5.1.2. Unescorted physical access to non-detention facility.

9.5.2. Level I Requirements:

9.5.2.1. Full background (Limited Security Clearance Investigation).

9.5.2.2. National Crime Information Center (NCIC) records check.

9.5.2.3. Fingerprint check.

9.5.2.4. Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA).

9.5.2.5. Sheriff Contractor Identification (ID) card issued – unescorted\unsupervised.

9.5.2.6. Controlled unsupervised remote access allowed to appropriate systems.

9.5.2.7. Sheriff Network access given for long-term on-site personnel.

9.5.2.8. Pass CLETS first-level exam administered by the Sheriff.

9.5.2.9. Proxy-card access given to specific sites on an as needed basis.

9.5.3. Level II Clearance includes:

9.5.3.1. Escorted access to CLETS\CORI systems.

9.5.3.2. Escorted physical access to all facilities.

9.5.4. Level II Requirements:

9.5.4.1. Full background (Limited Security Clearance Investigation).

9.5.4.2. NCIC records check.

9.5.4.3. Fingerprint check.

9.5.4.4. No CVSA.

9.5.4.5. Pass CLETS first-level exam administered by the Sheriff.

9.5.4.6. Sheriff visitor ID card issued if on-site – Escorted by Sheriff personnel at all times.

9.5.4.7. Escorted electronically via Live Meeting/ WebEX when accessed remotely.

9.5.4.8. System security enabled (limits access to designated systems).

9.5.4.9. Monitored live by Sheriff employee.

9.5.4.10. Will be monitored live by Sheriff employee and recorded if possible.

9.5.5. Level III Clearance includes:

9.5.5.1. Escorted access non-CLETS\CORI systems.

9.5.5.2. Intermittent (on-call, emergency access, intermittent access) access worker any facility.

9.5.6. Level III Requirements:

9.5.6.1. SDSO visitor ID card issued if on-site – Escorted by Sheriff personnel at all times.

9.5.6.2. Escorted electronically via Live Meeting/Web EX when accessed remotely.

9.5.6.3. System security enabled (limits access to designated systems).

9.5.6.4. Monitored live by SDSO employee.

9.5.6.5. Will be monitored live by SDSO employee and recorded if possible.

10. PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA)

Contractor shall adopt and comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, 42 U.S.C. 15601 et seq. any applicable PREA standards (including 28 C.F.R. 115 et seq.), and any County of San Diego ordinances or

SDSO policies regarding PREA for preventing, detecting, monitoring, investigating and eradicating any form of sexual abuse. Such PREA standards require that all volunteers, officers, employees, agents and subcontractors who have contact with residents under this Agreement receive information pursuant to 28 C.F.R. 115.232 and 28 C.F.R. 115.332. Contractor shall provide SDSO with documentation confirming that all volunteers, officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors understand the information they have received.

Contractor acknowledges that SDSO will monitor Contractors' compliance with PREA, any applicable Contractor standards, and County of San Diego ordinances or SDSO policies relating to sexual abuse and may conduct announced or unannounced compliance monitoring to include "on-site" monitoring. Failure to comply with PREA, including PREA standards and Sheriff PREA policies, may result in termination of this Agreement.

11. NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE: During the performance of this Agreement, Contractor and its subcontractors shall not deny the contract’s benefits to any person on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status, nor shall they discriminate unlawfully against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.

Contractor shall insure that the evaluation and treatment of employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination. Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code §12900 et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, §11000 et seq.), the provisions of Article 9.5, Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code (Gov. Code §§11135-11139.5), and the regulations or standards adopted by the awarding state agency to implement such article.

Contractor shall permit access by representatives of the Office of Fair Employment and Housing and the awarding state agency upon reasonable notice at any time during the normal business hours, but in no case less than 24 hours’ notice, to such of its books, records, accounts, and all other sources of information and its facilities as said Office or Agency shall require to ascertain compliance with this clause. Contractor and its subcontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement. (See Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, §11105.) Contractor shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all subcontracts to perform work under the Agreement.

12. AUDIT: Contractor agrees that the awarding Office, the Office of General Services, the Bureau of State Audits, or their designated representative shall have the right to review and to copy any records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Agreement. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated. Contractor agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right of the State to audit records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Agreement. (Gov. Code §8546.7, Pub. Contract Code §10115 et seq., CCR Title 2, Section 1896).

F. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Item Description Unit of Measure Unit Cost Estimated

Quantity Extended

Total Initial Term

1 Peer Reentry Leadership Academy (20 hour training session) Each $ 2 $ 2 Stipend for completing the peer reentry leadership academy Each $ 40 $ 3 Stipend for speaking event(s) for peer reentry leaders Each $ 40 $

4 Travel/Transportation costs for speaking event(s) for peer reentry leaders Each $ 40 $

5 Support & coordination for speaking events Each $ 40 $ Initial Term Total $

County Option 1 1 Peer Reentry Leadership Academy (20 hour training session) Each $ 2 $ 2 Stipend for completing the peer reentry leadership academy Each $ 40 $ 3 Stipend for speaking event(s) for peer reentry leaders Each $ 40 $

4 Travel/Transportation costs for speaking event(s) for peer reentry leaders Each $ 40 $

5 Support & coordination for speaking events Each $ 40 $ County Option 1 Total $

County Option 2 1 Peer Reentry Leadership Academy (20 hour training session) Each $ 2 $ 2 Stipend for completing the peer reentry leadership academy Each $ 40 $ 3 Stipend for speaking event(s) for peer reentry leaders Each $ 40 $

4 Travel/Transportation costs for speaking event(s) for peer reentry leaders Each $ 40 $

5 Support & coordination for speaking events Each $ 40 $ County Option 2 Total $

County Option 3 1 Peer Reentry Leadership Academy (20 hour training session) Each $ 2 $ 2 Stipend for completing the peer reentry leadership academy Each $ 40 $ 3 Stipend for speaking event(s) for peer reentry leaders Each $ 40 $

4 Travel/Transportation costs for speaking event(s) for peer reentry leaders Each $ 40 $

5 Support & coordination for speaking events Each $ 40 $ County Option 3 Total $

County Option 4 1 Peer Reentry Leadership Academy (20 hour training session) Each $ 2 $ 2 Stipend for completing the peer reentry leadership academy Each $ 40 $ 3 Stipend for speaking event(s) for peer reentry leaders Each $ 40 $

4 Travel/Transportation costs for speaking event(s) for peer reentry leaders Each $ 40 $

5 Support & coordination for speaking events Each $ 40 $ County Option 4 Total $

PRICING SUMMARY

Term Annual Contract Total (Not to Exceed)

Initial Term $

County Option 1 $

County Option 2 $ County Option 3 $ County Option 4 $

Total Contract Maximum $

G. DRAFT AGREEMENT

The County’s contract with the successful Offeror(s) will be based upon the following Draft Agreement, structured as follows:

Draft Agreement

Exhibit A – Statement of Work Exhibit B – Insurance Requirements Exhibit C – Payment Schedule

Exhibits A (Statement of Work) and C (Payment Schedule) will be added during contract finalization. Offerors will be deemed to have accepted the Draft Agreement and Statement of Work, except where Offeror has taken clear exception in its quote in accordance with and when provided for in the Submittal Items.

COUNTY CONTRACT NUMBER [#Insert Number]

AGREEMENT WITH [#CONTRACTOR’S NAME] FOR [#SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED]

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This agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into effective as of the date of the last signature on the signature page by and between the County of San Diego, a political subdivision of the State of California (“County”) and [# enter full corporate title, business structure (obtain from contractor - e.g. “a California corporation,” “a California limited liability company,” “a California public benefit corporation”), located at (complete address)] (“Contractor”), with reference to the following facts:

RECITALS

A. Pursuant to the San Diego County Administrative Code section 401, the County’s Director of the Department of Purchasing and Contracting is authorized to award a contract for [#insert purpose.]

B. Contractor is specially trained and possesses certain skills, experience, education, and competency to perform these services.

C. The Chief Administrative Officer made a determination that Contractor can perform the services more economically and efficiently than the County, pursuant to section 703.10 of the County Charter.

D. The Agreement shall consist of:

• This document,

• Exhibit A Statement of Work,

• Exhibit A-1,

• Exhibit B Insurance Requirements, and

• Exhibit C Payment Schedule.

E. In the event of a conflict between any provisions of this Agreement, the following order of precedence shall govern: First (1st) this document; Second (2nd) Exhibit B; Third (3rd) Exhibit A; Fourth (4th) Exhibit C; and fifth (5th) Exhibit A-1.

NOW THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

KEY PROVISIONS

1.1 CONTRACTOR: _____

1.2 SERVICES: _____

1.3 AGREEMENT TERM: The initial term of this Agreement shall begin on ____ __, 20__ and end on ____ __, 20__ (“Initial Term”).

1.4 OPTION TO EXTEND: The County shall have the option to extend the term of this Agreement for ____ increments of ___ year(s) (each an “Option Period”), for a total of ___ years beyond the expiration of the Initial Term, not to exceed ______ __, 20__. This option shall be automatically exercised unless County notifies Contractor in writing not less than thirty (30) days prior to an Option Period that the County does not intend to extend the Agreement.

1.4.1 Options to Extend for One to Six Additional Months at End of Agreement. County shall also have the option to extend the term of this Agreement, in one or more increments, for a total of no less than one (1) and no more than six (6) calendar months (“Incremental Options”). The County may exercise each Incremental Option by providing written notice to Contractor no fewer than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to expiration of this Agreement. The rates in effect at the time an Incremental Option is exercised shall apply during the term of the Incremental Option.

1.5 COMPENSATION: Pursuant to Exhibit C, Article 4, and other applicable provisions of this Agreement, County agrees to pay Contractor a sum not to exceed [# write out amount] ($######) (“Maximum Agreement Amount”). [#optional] Furthermore, compensation for the Initial Term and any Option Periods shall not exceed the amounts shown for the Initial Term or that Option Period shown in Exhibit C.

1.6 COR: The County designates the following individual as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (“COR”).

#Name and Title

#Address #Address

#Phone and email

1.7 CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE: Contractor designates the following individual as the Contractor’s Representative.

#Name and Title #Address #Address

#Phone and email

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ARTICLE 2

PERFORMANCE OF WORK

2.1 Statement of Work. Contractor shall perform the work described in the “Statement of Work” attached as Exhibit A to this Agreement, and by this reference incorporated herein, except for any work therein designated to be performed by County.

2.2 Standard of Performance. Contractor shall, in good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the highest professional standards, at its own cost and expense, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and all other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, transportation, training, facilities, and all other means whatsoever, except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by County, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the services required of Contractor by this Agreement.

2.3 Contractor as Independent Contractor. Contractor is, for all purposes of this Agreement, an independent contractor. Neither Contractor nor any person engaged by Contractor to accomplish the work under this Agreement, including, without limitation, Contractor’s and its subcontractors’ employees, volunteers, officers, agents, consultants, and subcontractors (“Workforce”) shall be deemed to be employees of the County. Contractor shall perform its obligations under this Agreement according to the Contractor’s own means and methods of work, which shall be in the exclusive charge and under the control of the Contractor, and which shall not be subject to control or supervision by County except as to the results of the work. County hereby delegates to Contractor any and all responsibility for the safety of Contractor’s Workforce, which shall include inspection of property to identify potential hazards. Neither Contractor nor Contractor’s Workforce shall be entitled to any benefits to which County employees are entitled, including without limitation, overtime, retirement benefits, workers’ compensation benefits and injury leave.

2.4 Contractor’s Agents and Employees or Subcontractors.

Contractor shall obtain, at Contractor’s expense, all Workforce required for Contractor to perform its duties under this Agreement, and all such services shall be performed by Contractor’s Representative, or under Contractor’s Representatives’ supervision, by persons authorized by law to perform such services. Retention by Contractor of any Workforce member shall be at Contractor’s sole cost and expense, and County shall have no obligation to pay Contractor’s Workforce to support any such person’s or entity’s claim against the Contractor; or to defend Contractor against any such claim.

In the event any subcontractor or consultant is utilized by Contractor for any portion of the project, Contractor retains the prime responsibility for carrying out all the terms of this Agreement, including the responsibility for performance and ensuring the availability and retention of records of subcontractors and consultants in accordance with this Agreement.

2.4.1 “Related Subcontract” means an agreement to furnish, or the furnishing of, supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind to Contractor or any higher tier subcontractor in the performance of some or all of the work in this Agreement. Related Subcontracts includes consultant agreements, which are defined as agreements for services rendered, or the rendering of services, by persons who are members of a particular profession or possess as special skill and who are not officers or employees of the Contractor. Examples include those services acquired by Contractor or a subcontractor in order to enhance their legal, economic, financial, or technical positions.

Professional and consultant services are generally acquired to obtain information, advice, opinions, alternatives, conclusions, recommendations, training, or direct assistance, such as studies, analyses, evaluations, liaison with government…