RFQ 20240604-DRPA Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

The Superior Court of California, County of Kern, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Dispute Resolution Services as defined in the Dispute Resolution Programs Act. The Court is soliciting proposals for services in the areas of civil harassment, limited civil, small claims, and unlawful detainer, with the contract term commencing on October 1, 2024 and running through September 30, 2026, with three one-year options to extend through September 30, 2029. Proposers may provide proposals for one or more, or all, of the primary case categories. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on June 18, 2024, and proposals are due by July 9, 2024. Proposers must meet certain minimum qualifications related to compliance with state regulations, experience in providing ADR services in Kern County, and demonstrating that the provision of dispute resolution services is the primary purpose of the organization. Proposals will be evaluated based on general organizational ability, ability to meet the Court's goals and priorities, cost, ability to develop broad financial support, and a disabled veteran enterprise incentive.

The RFP includes a requirement for proposers to submit a detailed budget and budget justification as part of their cost proposal. The RFP does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP also does not provide information on any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a possible award value or budget range.