RFP# CFCC-2026-02-AC Trial Skills Training

The Judicial Council of California (JCC), specifically the Center for Families, Children & the Courts (CFCC), is soliciting proposals through Request for Proposal (RFP) #CFCC-2026-02-AC for trial skills training services targeted at court-appointed attorneys. This procurement encompasses training expertise and curriculum development designed to enhance the litigation capabilities of attorneys serving the judicial system across San Francisco County, San Francisco City, and South San Francisco City. The successful vendor will be responsible for delivering comprehensive trial skills instruction that equips court-appointed legal professionals with advanced competencies in courtroom practice, evidence presentation, witness examination, and case strategy. Key deliverables are expected to include structured training modules, instructional materials, and potentially certification or assessment mechanisms to verify competency gains among participants. The RFP was posted on March 4, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of March 23, 2026, providing interested bidders with a nineteen-day response window to prepare and submit their proposals through the courts' official Bidders/Solicitations web page at https://courts.ca.gov//755.htm.

The solicitation document does not specify particular set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences limiting participation to specific vendor classifications at this stage of the announcement. No incumbent contractors, current service providers, or existing technology integration requirements have been identified in the available procurement information. Similarly, the specific contract award value, budget allocation, or contract period have not been disclosed in this preliminary opportunity summary. Interested organizations should review the complete RFP documentation on the California courts' official solicitations portal to obtain detailed evaluation criteria, technical specifications, pricing schedules, and any additional requirements or restrictions that may apply to vendor selection and award determinations.