CCC Camarillo On-Site Counseling Services

The California Conservation Corps (CCC) in Ventura County is soliciting bids for on-site counseling services at the Camarillo Center, with a focus on providing comprehensive mental health support for Corpsmembers aged 18-25. The procurement seeks a licensed mental health professional (Clinical Social Worker, clinical psychologist, marriage family and child therapist, or licensed clinical psychiatrist) to deliver individual and group counseling services, including large didactic group therapy sessions lasting 90 minutes and holistic group therapy sessions lasting 120 minutes. Key service objectives include personal development, crisis counseling, short-term brief therapy, and linking Corpsmembers with community resources. The bid (#C4814-113896) requires submission via email to Kiran.Varghese@ccc.ca.gov by February 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with an anticipated contract award date of February 24, 2025. Evaluation criteria appear to prioritize pricing, specifically the lowest cost per Large Didactic Group Therapy Session, with the contract term running from approval through June 30, 2025.

The procurement includes specific set-aside designations and preferences for Small Businesses (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), offering a 5% bid preference up to $50,000 for certified small businesses and DVBE incentives ranging from 1% to 5% not exceeding $500,000. Contractors may utilize Marriage and Family Therapist Interns for up to 70% of services at 75% of the contractor's hourly rate. The estimated contract value is $16,350.00, with required insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Commercial Auto Liability, and Workers' Compensation with minimum limits of $1,000,000. Successful bidders must comply with various state requirements, including drug-free workplace policies, nondiscrimination practices, and civil rights laws. Additional compliance requirements include certification under the Darfur Contracting Act and adherence to specific state procurement regulations. The contract aims to provide holistic support through counseling interventions covering topics such as relationships, trauma, grief, emotional regulation, and incorporating holistic practices like yoga and meditation.