Hybrid Counseling Services: CCC Mendocino Center

The California Conservation Corps is requesting bids for hybrid counseling services at its Mendocino Center in Willits, California under IFB C6715-132202, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM and questions due August 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM. A 5% small business preference is available to California Certified Small Businesses, with DVBE incentives ranging from 1% to 5% based on verified participation levels.

The scope comprises individual counseling, group counseling, staff consultation, and report writing for Corpsmembers aged 18–25, totaling approximately 4 to 6 hours of professional services per week. The service mix is 75% individual counseling, 15% group counseling, 5% staff consultation and training, and 5% report writing and statistics. A registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern may deliver up to 70% of services provided the licensed counselor delivers a minimum of 30%. The contractor must hold a current license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed clinical psychologist, marriage family and child therapist, or licensed clinical psychiatrist, with licensing documentation required at bid submission.

The estimated contract cost is $25,000 with a contract term beginning upon approval and extending through June 30, 2027, with no renewal options. Payment is monthly in arrears upon submission of itemized invoices detailing time period covered and services performed. Hourly rates for regular and emergency counseling services are to be specified by the bidder.

The contractor must obtain commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million each and workers' compensation coverage. The contractor must disclose any use of generative AI that materially impacts state system functionality, risk, or contract performance; failure to report results in potential disqualification. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder after application of applicable preferences and incentives.