Motivational Interviewing (MI) Coaching & Training

The County of Orange Social Services Agency is requesting competitive bids for Motivational Interviewing (MI) Coaching & Training services with bids due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM and questions due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM. This is a fully electronic solicitation submitted through the County's eProcurement Portal only.

The contractor must be MINT-trained or certified in Motivational Interviewing with minimum one year of experience delivering MI coaching and skills development, preferably in public sector or child welfare environments, and must demonstrate expertise in MI fidelity and coding frameworks such as MITI.

The scope includes a needs assessment; recorded foundational MI e-learning curriculum suitable for asynchronous delivery on the County's Eureka platform; eight live 6-hour staff training sessions for approximately 200 participants; two supervisor-focused 6-hour training sessions for approximately 40 supervisors with one optional additional session; up to six recorded booster modules addressing common MI skill gaps; dashboard-informed coaching strategies; individual and small-group coaching services (150 hours); train-the-trainer services to develop internal coaching capacity; and technical assistance and consultation (200 hours). All deliverables must be reusable by the County without additional per-user, hosting, subscription, or renewal fees. Coaching activities must use simulations, role-plays, or de-identified scenarios only; direct observation of real client interactions is prohibited.

The contract runs from execution through June 30, 2028, with renewal options available through mutual written agreement. Pricing is structured as fixed fees for assessment, recorded training, booster modules, dashboard strategy, and train-the-trainer services, combined with hourly rates for coaching and technical assistance. Contractors must provide proof of MINT certification, resumes for key personnel, and three professional references. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Workers' Compensation (statutory), and Employers Liability ($1 million per accident). Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds are required. Bid validity extends 365 days from closing. Award will be made on a lowest responsive, responsible bid basis; the County reserves rights to make multiple awards, defer award up to 180 days, or reject any or all bids.