RFP C5613147-D - Specialized Treatment for Optimized Programming (STOP)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking qualified contractors to establish and oversee a Specialized Treatment for Optimized Programming (STOP) network of community-based providers across six program areas. This Request for Proposal (RFP C5613147-D) aims to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and reentry services for individuals transitioning from incarceration under parole supervision. Required services include substance use disorder treatment, anger management, criminal thinking intervention, family relationships programming, employment development, education/literacy, and life skills training through residential facilities, outpatient programs, and housing services. The contract term spans three years (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029) with two optional one-year renewal terms. Key proposal submission deadlines include letters of inquiry by January 27, 2026, vendor portal access requests by February 11, 2026, and completed proposals due by February 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The evaluation methodology will allocate 70 percent to technical proposal elements (1,000 total points) and 30 percent to budget (300 points), with contractors required to demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience overseeing community-based organizations.

The RFP mandates 25 percent small business participation and encourages disabled veteran business enterprise participation, with restrictions that no single contractor will be awarded more than two program areas. Contractors must maintain adequate insurance coverage, comply with state security clearance requirements, and establish substantial financial reserves. The total statewide funding for this initiative is approximately $388.7 million, with maximum budgets ranging from $49.7 million to $109.4 million over the base three-year term. Funding includes a Returning Home Well Housing (RHWH) component with annual allocations contingent on the Governor's Budget, ranging from $1,606,709 to $3,537,563 depending on the program area. Proposers must submit detailed budget proposals using provided rate sheets, with sections A through E accounting for no more than 25 percent of total operational budgets and sections F and G covering direct service provision on a fee-for-service basis. The contract will target specific jurisdictions including Lake Riverside CDP, Marin City CDP, Twin Lakes CDP, Hidden Valley Lake CDP, and Yosemite Lakes CDP, among others throughout California.