Resource and Support Services for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children

The County of Orange, California, Social Services Agency is soliciting proposals for resource and support services for commercially sexually exploited children, at-risk youth, Non-Minor Dependents, and their families, with proposals due August 31, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and questions due August 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Respondents claiming Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification are eligible for preference scoring adjustments.

Eligible respondents include public, private for-profit, and nonprofit organizations located within Orange County or able to establish local offices. Minimum qualifications require five years of consecutive recent experience providing comparable services and the ability to do business in Orange County. The County reserves the right to award to one or multiple respondents and may negotiate with finalists regarding fees and contract terms.

The scope encompasses trauma-informed, intensive services including emergency stabilization, basic needs (food, clothing, hygiene items, shelter), 24/7 crisis intervention and telephone support, risk assessments, mental health and substance abuse counseling, life skills training, educational support, and community outreach. Services must serve approximately 650 duplicated youth annually, including females, males, and LGBTQIA+ youth. The contractor must operate a drop-in center with minimum hours of 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and a minimum of four hours on one Saturday monthly. Outcome objectives include completing risk assessments for 80% of participants and ensuring 80% complete at least one additional support service within 30 days of initial contact.

The estimated contract value is $380,000 annually for a three-year maximum of $1,140,000, with funding contingent on State budget approval and County Board of Supervisors authorization. The contract term runs July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030, with an option for renewal for an additional two-year term. Reimbursement is monthly in arrears for actual allowable costs. The contractor must be a California nonprofit corporation and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance at $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability at $1,000,000, and Sexual Abuse and Molestation coverage at $1,000,000. Proposal evaluations occur September 29, 2026, with interviews scheduled for October 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the County's eProcurement Portal and remain valid for at least 365 calendar days from closing.