RFP CFCC-2025-10-LP Competency in California Juvenile Justice Proceedings

The Judicial Council of California, Center for Families, Children and the Courts (CFCC) is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) CFCC-2025-10-LP to procure professional services from a qualified contractor to develop a comprehensive written guide addressing competency in California juvenile justice proceedings. The procurement targets attorneys and judicial officers as the primary audience and requires the contractor to produce detailed documentation covering legal standards, procedures, and best practices specific to competency matters within the state's juvenile justice system. Key deliverables include a thorough written guide that synthesizes applicable law, procedural requirements, and evidence-based practices for handling competency evaluations and determinations in juvenile proceedings. The contractor must demonstrate subject matter expertise in California juvenile justice law, competency evaluation standards, and judicial procedures, along with the ability to produce clear, professionally written materials suitable for legal professionals. The proposal due date is May 4, 2026, with an initial posting date of April 15, 2026. All inquiries regarding the solicitation must be directed to Solicitations@jud.ca.gov, and interested parties should consult the Courts Bidders/Solicitations web page at https://courts.ca.gov/request/cfcc-2025-10-lp/rfp/competency-california-juvenile-justice-proceedings for complete solicitation details.

The solicitation materials do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) restrictions, or limitations on organizational type at this time. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements have been identified in the available procurement documentation. Similarly, specific award values, budget ranges, or contract value estimates have not been disclosed in the published information. Prospective bidders should obtain complete solicitation documents from the referenced web portal to identify any additional qualification requirements, evaluation criteria, small business certifications, or compensation structures that may apply to this opportunity. Organizations interested in submitting proposals should ensure they review all supplemental documentation and submission requirements prior to the May 4, 2026 deadline.