Project Information

Bid Title

Juvenile Creative Arts Program

Issuing Agency

County of San Mateo

Location

California

Published Date

Sep 21, 2026

Closing Date

Oct 9, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Juvenile Creative Arts Program

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 9/21/2026

Due Date: 10/9/2026

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Juvenile Creative Arts Program

Request for Proposals

Probation

05216 , 05256

Project ID: 2027-RFP - Informal-00105

Release Date: Monday, September 21, 2026

· Due Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 12:00pm

Posted Monday, September 21, 2026 10:00am

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Post Information

Posted At:Mon, Sep 21, 2026 10:00 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

San Mateo County Probation Department is soliciting proposals from qualified providers to provide general art classes and creative art workshops at the Youth Services Center - Juvenile Hall. The program is intended to provide detained youth with structured and creative opportunities that promote artistic skill development, positive self-expression, personal growth, and an appreciation for the arts.

The selected Contractor will provide weekly general art classes and creative arts workshops, introducing youth to foundational art concepts and techniques, including drawing, sketching, shading, composition, color, painting, and other appropriate forms of artistic expression. Instruction should be delivered through a structured and engaging curriculum that is appropriate for youth with varying levels of artistic experience and ability.

The program should incorporate motivational and supportive elements designed to encourage youth participation, creativity, confidence, concentration, patience, and perseverance. The Contractor should use art as a positive outlet for self-expression and provide youth with opportunities to complete individual and group projects that demonstrate their developing skills.

The services shall consist of up to four (4) hours per week for 50 weeks, for a maximum of 200 hours annually. Each individual class session shall be up to two (2) hours. The Contractor's proposed all-inclusive rate shall include all class preparation, lesson planning, instructional activities, demonstrations, and other costs necessary to provide the services, unless otherwise specifically approved by the County.

All services must be coordinated with designated Probation and facility staff and delivered in a manner consistent with County expectations for professionalism, trauma-informed practice, youth engagement, and the safe operation of a secure juvenile facility.

As a condition of providing services within a secure juvenile facility, the selected Contractor and any staff assigned to the program will be required to comply with all Youth Services Center - Juvenile Hall safety protocols, procedures, and facility rules, and pass a County-approved background check, including Livescan fingerprinting, before entering the facility or working directly with youth. Contractor personnel will also be required to complete applicable Onboarding and Security Training before providing services.

Deliverables include weekly general art classes and creative arts workshops, development and preparation of appropriate art activities and lesson plans, documentation of services provided, and ongoing collaboration with Probation staff to support youth participation, motivation, positive engagement, and the overall objectives of the program.

Timeline

RFP Released:

September 21, 2026

Proposal Due Date and Time:

October 9, 2026, 12:00pm

Interviews (tentative):

October 16, 2026

Anticipated Contract Award Date:

October 30, 2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 611430Professional and Management Development Training

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