CCC Los Padres Center: On-Site Counseling Services for Corpsmembers

The California Conservation Corps (CCC) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) C5603-122276 for on-site counseling services at the Los Padres Center in San Luis Obispo, California. The procurement seeks a licensed mental health professional, such as a clinical social worker, psychologist, marriage family and child therapist, or clinical psychiatrist, to provide comprehensive counseling services for Corpsmembers aged 18-25. Required services include 4-6 hours of weekly professional services, with a service breakdown of 75% individual counseling, 15% group counseling, 5% staff consultation and training, and 5% report writing and statistics. Bidders must submit detailed documentation, including proof of current licensure, by the deadline of December 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM via email to Mujib.Sultani@ccc.ca.gov. The evaluation criteria will primarily focus on the lowest regular counseling rate per hour, with separate rates requested for regular and emergency counseling services. Potential bidders can submit questions by December 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with Q&A to be posted on Cal eProcure by December 4, 2025. The contract term will run from execution through June 30, 2026, with an anticipated award date of December 16, 2025.

The CCC offers a 5% preference to certified Small Businesses and provides a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program with participation goals ranging from 1.00% to 5.00% of the bid amount. Contractors may utilize a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern registered through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, with the stipulation that a licensed counselor must provide no less than 30% of services and the intern no more than 70%. The maximum contract amount is $29,300.00, with monthly invoicing in arrears for actual services performed. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, general liability insurance of $1,000,000, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation coverage. Bidders must also comply with various state-mandated certifications, including compliance with California civil rights laws, drug-free workplace requirements, and the Darfur Contracting Act. Additionally, contractors must be current on payee data records and be qualified to conduct business in California, with the contract referencing prevailing wage rates as determined by the Department of Industrial Relations.