RFP CFCC-2024-48-SB_CARE Act - Mental Illness and De-escalation Training

The Judicial Council of California is seeking qualified contractors to develop and deliver three in-person training sessions focused on mental illness and de-escalation strategies for court staff who will be working with potential CARE Act participants and their family members. The procurement is specifically a Request for Proposal (RFP) identified as CFCC-2024-48-SB, with a posting date of April 1, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of May 1, 2025. Prospective bidders must demonstrate expertise in working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness and possess advanced de-escalation skills. The primary deliverables include designing comprehensive training curriculum, conducting three distinct in-person training sessions, and providing materials that support court staff in effectively engaging with CARE Act participants. All inquiries regarding the solicitation must be directed to Solicitations@jud.ca.gov, and interested parties are advised to review the full solicitation details on the Courts Bidders/Solicitations web page. The training sessions are expected to enhance court staff's understanding and capabilities in managing interactions with individuals with serious mental health conditions.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears open to entities with specialized mental health and de-escalation training expertise. The contract opportunity covers jurisdictions across numerous California counties and municipalities, suggesting a statewide implementation scope. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget ranges were provided in the original solicitation. Potential respondents should possess demonstrated experience in mental health training, court staff engagement, and comprehensive curriculum development related to mental illness intervention strategies. The Judicial Council will likely evaluate proposals based on qualifications, training methodology, subject matter expertise, and potential impact on court staff's ability to effectively support CARE Act participants. Interested organizations should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the complete requirements and evaluation criteria for this training development and delivery contract.