County Self-Assessment/System Improvement Plan and Related Consulting Services

Tuolumne County's Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Social Services is seeking consulting services for a comprehensive County Self-Assessment/System Improvement Plan (CSA/SIP) covering two distinct review processes: the California Child and Family Services Review (C-CFSR) and the CalWORKs Outcomes and Accountability Review (Cal-OAR). The procurement requires a qualified individual or organization to develop detailed self-assessment reports, system improvement plans, and related consulting services for both programs. Proposals are due by 5:00 pm on April 2, 2023, to be submitted electronically through the county's e-Procurement platform. The evaluation process includes a scoring matrix with specific weights: scope of services (50%), budget (20%), and past performance (15%), with the county intending to award a single contract with an anticipated execution date of April 27, 2023. The initial contract term is one year, with potential extensions for up to three additional years based on performance, funding availability, and mutual agreement. Deliverables will include comprehensive self-assessment reports, system improvement plans, and ongoing consulting services that involve stakeholder engagement, performance measure analysis, and strategic planning to enhance program effectiveness.

The county has strict limitations on who can submit proposals, explicitly stating that current County employees are prohibited from applying per California Government Code 29708. Proposers must demonstrate comprehensive qualifications and comply with non-discrimination policies, providing detailed documentation about their experience with county-level assessment and improvement planning projects. Insurance requirements are rigorous, mandating commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. While no specific award value is explicitly stated in the documents, the procurement is part of a broader California Department of Social Services (CDSS) initiative involving a three-year cycle of continuous quality improvement for CalWORKs programs and a five-year cycle for child welfare services. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to negotiate contract terms with the selected proposer. Technical assistance and resources will be provided by CDSS to support the selected contractor throughout the implementation of the CSA/SIP processes, with an emphasis on data-driven improvements and strategic planning to enhance service delivery.