SP-2025-0021 RFP for Probate Investigation Services for Tehama Court

The Superior Court of California, County of Tehama, is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) numbered SP-2025-0021 for Probate Investigation Services, targeting Trinity County and surrounding areas. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive investigative services including investigations for relative-only guardianships, conservatorships, petitions for freedom from parental control, and stepparent adoptions. Proposers must have at least five consecutive years of documented experience in similar services and maintain professional licensing and certifications consistent with California Probate Code and Rules of Court. The evaluation criteria will weight cost at 40%, with experience (20%), personnel credentials (20%), and work plan quality (20%), with an additional 3% incentive for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The RFP is fully electronic, with all proposals to be submitted through the Court's Online Procurement Website (Bonfire) by November 19, 2025. The contract will have an initial two-year term with options for three additional one-year renewal periods, with pricing valid for 180 days.

The procurement appears to have specific set-aside provisions favoring Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, with a 3% evaluation incentive for qualifying businesses. Proposers must pass a Live Scan fingerprint check for all employees performing services and will be responsible for providing their own tools and equipment, with potential access to court-issued resources. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the Court indicates that the selected contractor will be expected to provide comprehensive investigative services with detailed reporting and court appearances. The cost proposal form requires proposers to submit a monthly fee that will serve as full compensation for all services, with the Court explicitly stating it will not pay for additional staff hired to complete the contracted services. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the contract structure suggests a multi-year engagement with potential for renewal, indicating a sustained financial commitment to probate investigation services.