RFP 24-3003 ICWA Training

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is issuing RFP 24-3003 to obtain proposals from qualified contractors to develop curriculum and provide training sessions to tribal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) advocates in California. The objective is to strengthen the courtroom advocacy skills of these advocates. The selected contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of experience working with California tribes, including developing policies and programs for tribal child welfare programs. The contractor's project team must include an MSW social worker, an attorney with 5 years of ICWA experience, and a curriculum development specialist. The contractor must be able to provide training using various methods and collect/report on training-related information. The contract term is anticipated to be from July 1, 2024, or the date of Department of General Services approval, through June 30, 2027. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on May 22, 2024.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations, but it includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program, though the DVBE participation requirement is waived for this solicitation. The RFP states a maximum of $1,485,000 is available over the three-year term, with a maximum of $495,000 per fiscal year. No incumbent contractors are listed. The RFP requires the submission of various attachments, including a Cost Proposal, Budget Summary, Personnel Budget, and Proposer References.