RFP-CFCC-2024-02-TK Subject Matter Expertise: Lived Experience in Juvenile Proceedings

The Judicial Council of California, specifically the Center for Families, Children & the Courts (CFCC), is seeking proposals from experts with lived experience in the child welfare and juvenile justice system for a specialized training and curriculum development contract. The primary objective is to secure a contractor who will provide subject matter expertise in developing and delivering training programs for juvenile court stakeholders. In the first year, the contractor will be responsible for developing and delivering at least four training sessions, with an anticipated expansion to six training sessions in years two and three. Qualified candidates must have direct personal experience within child welfare and juvenile justice systems and will collaborate closely with Judicial Council staff to create comprehensive training curriculum and learning objectives. The solicitation is formally identified as RFP-CFCC-2024-02-TK, with proposals due by January 28, 2025. All inquiries must be directed to Solicitations@jud.ca.gov, and interested parties are encouraged to review the complete solicitation details on the Courts Bidders/Solicitations web page.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the solicitation, the procurement appears to prioritize candidates with authentic lived experience in juvenile proceedings. The contract seems particularly focused on recruiting individuals who can provide unique, personal insights into the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the solicitation does not specify precise budget ranges or award values. The contract appears designed to be flexible, allowing for potential multi-year engagement with the selected contractor(s). The jurisdictional scope is statewide, covering all 58 California counties, suggesting a comprehensive approach to improving juvenile court stakeholder training. Potential respondents should carefully review the full RFP to understand the nuanced requirements and evaluation criteria for this specialized consulting opportunity.