Sexual Abuse Counseling Services

The County of Orange Social Services Agency is seeking proposals for Sexual Abuse Counseling Services through a fully electronic Request for Proposal (RFP) process targeting services for children ages 0-17 and Non-Minor Dependents who are at risk of or have experienced sexual abuse. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive counseling services in English and Spanish, with potential Vietnamese translation support. Respondents must demonstrate at least five years of experience in sexual abuse counseling services and meet specific requirements including staff training, reporting, and outcome measurement standards. The RFP requires electronic proposal submission through the County's online bidding system, with all questions and requests for interpretations due by October 27, 2025, at 4:00 pm. Proposals are due by November 10, 2025, at 4:00 pm, with potential interviews for top-ranked firms scheduled for December 4, 2025. The contract will be a three-year term beginning approximately July 1, 2026, with potential for a two-year renewal, and will require comprehensive sexual abuse prevention and intervention counseling services.

The opportunity is open to private organizations, non-profit organizations, and public institutions of higher education that can establish an office in Orange County. Respondents must comply with extensive contractual requirements, including maintaining appropriate insurance coverage such as professional liability, sexual misconduct liability, and cyber liability insurance. The contract includes rigorous standards for personnel background checks, confidentiality provisions, and adherence to state and federal regulations regarding child and dependent adult abuse reporting. The estimated annual budget is $1,575,000, with a total potential contract value of $4,725,000 for the initial three-year period. Funding is contingent on state and federal budgets, and the County reserves the right to modify or terminate the contract based on funding availability. The contract emphasizes protection of sensitive information and requires comprehensive compliance with detailed information technology security guidelines and non-discrimination policies.