RFP #SD22-00142 Local Level Lived Experience Project

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are seeking a contractor to provide a Local-Level Lived Experience Project (LEP) for County Grouping #3 under the Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health (CCJBH). The contractor will be responsible for elevating the perspectives of individuals with lived experience in the behavioral health and criminal justice systems, increasing community awareness of their complex needs, and fostering multi-disciplinary collaborations. Key deliverables include stakeholder engagement, training and technical assistance, and participation in advisory group meetings. The contractor must demonstrate qualifications in managing project deliverables, fostering partnerships, providing feedback in public meetings, and applying knowledge of evidence-based practices. The contract term is from May 15, 2024 (or upon approval) through June 30, 2026, with a budgeted amount not to exceed $377,500. Proposals are due by April 8, 2024, and will be evaluated on criteria such as desirable qualifications, project narrative, work plan, and cost.

The RFP includes mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements of 3%. Preference programs available include Small Business, Non-Small Business, and DVBE incentives. The RFP does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.