RFP SLO-2627-17 New Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties

The California Department of Aging (CDA) is issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) SLO-2627-17 to designate a new Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. This procurement is mandated by Title III of the federal Older Americans Act (42 U.S.C. § 3025) to ensure continuous delivery of essential aging services following the vacancy of the current designated AAA in the planning and service area. The successful proposer will be responsible for coordinating and delivering comprehensive services to older individuals and their caregivers within the two-county region, including but not limited to supportive services, congregate nutrition programs, home-delivered meals, caregiver support, and disease prevention and health promotion initiatives. The eligible agency must demonstrate organizational capacity, proven experience in aging services administration, financial stability, and the ability to effectively manage federal and state funding in compliance with applicable regulations. The RFP was posted on March 6, 2026, with proposals due by April 27, 2026, providing prospective bidders with approximately seven weeks to prepare and submit comprehensive proposals addressing service delivery plans, budget narratives, organizational qualifications, and performance metrics.

The RFP documentation provided does not explicitly identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises or particular organizational types, though applicants must be eligible agencies as defined under the Older Americans Act. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information has been specified in the available procurement materials. Similarly, specific budget allocations, award values, or funding ranges for this AAA designation are not detailed in the summary documentation, and interested proposers should consult the full RFP solicitation from the California Department of Aging at 2880 Gateway Oaks, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95833 for complete financial parameters and detailed evaluation criteria that will determine the successful designee for this critical regional aging services contract.