Respite Care Services

The County of Orange Social Services Agency is conducting a fully electronic Request for Proposal (RFP No. 063-2601087-JP) for Respite Care Services, seeking qualified private or non-profit organizations to coordinate respite care for dependent children ages 0-18 and non-minor dependents ages 18-19 with medical conditions. The primary objective is to provide support services for resource parents and primary caregivers throughout Orange County by recruiting, training, and coordinating respite caregivers. Potential respondents must have at least five years of experience providing similar services and demonstrate capabilities in outreach, caregiver recruitment, training, care coordination, billing, and reporting. Key proposal submission requirements include a non-collusion declaration, financial statements, and compliance with various county regulations. The RFP was released on November 14, 2025, with proposals due by December 18, 2025, at 4:00 pm, and interviews with top-ranked respondents scheduled for January 8, 2026. Respondents must submit proposals electronically through the County's online bidding system, with all questions about the solicitation required to be submitted by December 4, 2025, before 4:00 pm.

The procurement is open to private and non-profit organizations located in Orange County, with a preference for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certified firms. The contract term is set for three years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with a potential two-year renewal option. The estimated annual budget is $250,000, with a maximum contract value of $750,000 for the three-year term. Contractors must provide a minimum 10% match of county funding without using government funds and comply with comprehensive requirements including licensing standards, non-discrimination policies, confidentiality provisions, and information technology security guidelines. The county reserves the right to modify contract scope, funding, and terms, with final funding contingent upon state and federal budget approvals. Contractors will be reimbursed monthly for actual allowable costs incurred and must undergo annual audits and adhere to strict cybersecurity and data protection protocols throughout the contract period.