Family Time Centers and Safe Child Custody Exchange Request for Proposals #26-0044

The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services is requesting proposals for two separate contracts to provide coached monitored family time between parents and their children and safe family exchanges for parents who experience difficulties during direct contact, with proposals due October 23, 2026.

The scope encompasses supervised visitation services and custody exchange facilitation for families involved in the child welfare system. Contractors must demonstrate capability to deliver these specialized services to support court-ordered and voluntary family contact arrangements. Prospective bidders are required to complete and submit all specified forms establishing organizational eligibility, financial capacity, insurance requirements, background check authorizations, and compliance certifications appropriate to agencies serving vulnerable populations.

A proposers conference has been scheduled to provide information on RFP requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission procedures; interested agencies should attend to clarify scope expectations, service delivery standards, and compliance requirements before proposal submission.

The RFP package includes detailed service requirements, performance expectations, and operational standards for the contracted agencies. The document addresses contract term, renewal or extension options, pricing structure, budget allocation, and funding sources. Set-aside provisions, local or minority-vendor preferences under California law, and identification of any incumbent contractors are outlined in the full RFP materials.