Trauma Informed School Services

The Tuolumne County Health & Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Department is soliciting proposals for Trauma Informed School Services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) targeting private and public organizations. The procurement seeks a single contractor to provide community-wide trauma informed training services for Tuolumne County District Schools under the Prevention and Early Intervention component of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). Key deliverables include building protective factors and resilience among students, conducting training for school staff and parents on trauma-informed approaches, performing behavioral health screenings, and offering referrals to appropriate resources. The project specifically targets children and youth at risk of school failure, those in stressed families, and youth potentially involved in the juvenile justice system. Evaluation criteria will assess proposals across four key areas: Scope of Services (30%), Past & Present Performance (15%), Staffing & Organization (25%), and Budget (30%). The proposal deadline is February 16, 2023, at 5:00 pm, with electronic submissions required through the county's e-Procurement platform. The anticipated contract execution date is July 1, 2023, with an initial two-year term and potential extension for three additional one-year periods.

Significant restrictions exist for potential respondents, particularly regarding current and retired county employees. CalPERS retirees are prohibited from contracting if the proposed work is similar to their previous employment, and current county employees cannot contract with the county while actively employed. Potential contractors must separate from county employment prior to contract award, with potential additional CalPERS retired annuitant law considerations. No county time may be used to prepare RFP responses. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the RFP appears open to both private and public organizations that can demonstrate capacity to deliver trauma-informed school services. The contract is funded through annual budget appropriations, with the county reserving the right to modify or cancel the contract based on funding availability. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive scope of services suggests a substantial investment in trauma-informed educational support for Tuolumne County students.