On-Site Counseling Services: CCC Fortuna Center

The California Conservation Corps is requesting bids for on-site counseling services at its Fortuna Center, with proposals due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and written questions due August 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The CCC offers a 5% preference to California Certified Small Businesses and incentives to non-small businesses using 25% certified small business subcontractors, plus Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference based on verified participation levels.

Contractors 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 service scope covers individual counseling (approximately 75% of services), group counseling (15%), staff consultation and training (5%), and report writing and statistics (5%), serving corpsmembers aged 18–25 at the facility located at 1500 Alamar Way, Fortuna, California. Anticipated workload is 4–6 hours per week, though hours may fluctuate and potentially exceed 10 hours depending on available funding and operational needs such as fire season emergencies. Contractors may utilize Marriage and Family Therapist Interns to provide up to 70% of services, billed at no more than 75% of the contractor's hourly rate, subject to applicable supervision regulations.

The estimated contract value is $22,000, paid monthly in arrears based on itemized invoices for actual hours worked at contractor-specified hourly rates. The contract term runs from September 1, 2026, or upon approval, through June 30, 2027, with no renewal options. Award is based on the lowest hourly rate for regular counseling services; emergency counseling rates are also required. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence). Answers to questions posted by August 19, 2026.