Conditional Release Program (CONREP) Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Social Support Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) numbered 25-78006-000 seeking vendor input on social support services for the Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Conditional Release Program (CONREP). The RFI aims to gather information about community-based, non-clinical social support services designed to assist CONREP SVP clients with safe community reintegration, reduce isolation, and prevent reoffending. Specific deliverables include hosting and facilitating regular social support group meetings (preferably weekly), providing both in-person and virtual meeting spaces, maintaining client records, and submitting 30-day contact reports. The contractor will work under DSH direction and the designated service provider's oversight, with services potentially delivered county-by-county, regionally, or statewide. Key qualifications for respondents include legal authorization to conduct business in California, appropriate licenses and insurance, five years of experience providing volunteer or non-clinical social support services (preferred), and two years of experience working with SVP or high-risk sex offenders (preferred). Important dates include vendor questions due by October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM, DSH responses to questions by November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM, and vendor responses due November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM.

The RFI explicitly states that it is not a solicitation for services, and DSH has no obligation to issue a competitive solicitation or purchase services based on responses received. All contractor personnel must undergo Live Scan background screening, with individuals having criminal histories potentially restricted from working with CONREP SVP clients unless approved by both DSH and the designated service provider. Respondents will not be reimbursed for RFI response costs, and the information provided will not be evaluated when assessing future bidders. Vendors are required to submit estimated costs within a 20 percent range for informational and planning purposes only, not as binding bids. Responses will be subject to the California Public Records Act and must be submitted electronically to Kenneth Frank at Kenneth.Frank@dsh.ca.gov with the specific subject line "RFI# 25-78006-000 CONREP SVP". While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the RFI suggests potential for multiple concurrent social support groups across different areas, indicating a comprehensive and potentially significant service opportunity.