RFP #4560 - Child Placement Services 2026

Project Information

Bid Title
RFP #4560 - Child Placement Services 2026
Issuing Agency
Summit County Children Services
Location
Ohio
Published Date
Jan 20, 2026
Closing Date
Feb 26, 2026
Government Level
State & Local
Status
Closed
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Project Description
Request For Proposals Released to Vendors

A notification of issuance and a copy of this RFP will be sent to known Vendors. A notification of issuance of this RFP will be advertised in the Akron Beacon Journal. A copy will also be posted on the SCCS website, located at www.summitkids.org under the Bidding Opportunities Tab.

Registration of Interest Deadline

In order to ensure receipt of answers to questions submitted by other Vendors, Vendors are asked to register interest in submitting a Proposal.  Registrations of Interest are due via e-mail to Traci Foley, at traci.foley@summitkids.org on or before February 6, 2026 at 12:00PM EST.  Registrations of Interest are optional and non-binding.  Submitting a Registration of Interest does not obligate the Vendor to submit a Proposal.  However, only Vendors who have submitted registrations of interest will receive copies of questions and answers submitted by other Vendors.

Question Submission Deadline

Questions relating to this RFP must be RECEIVED by SCCS no later than 12:00PM EST on February 6, 2026.  SCCS will not respond to questions received after this deadline. Questions received from vendors and SCCS’ responses will be sent via e-mail to all Vendors who have submitted a Registration of Interest.

Proposal Submission Deadline

Proposals must be RECEIVED by SCCS no later than 12:00PM EST onFebruary 26, 2026.  Two (2) hard copies and a flash drive of the complete and executed Proposal must be submitted by mail or hand delivery to Summit County Children Services, ATTN: Traci Foley, Department Director of Placement Services, at 264 S. Arlington, Akron, Ohio 44306.  Proposals submitted after the deadline set for receipt will not be considered. Proposals should be labeled: “Response to RFP for Foster Care and Adoption Home Studies.” Proposals may not be submitted via e-mail, fax, or other electronic means.

Proposal Opening

Proposals will be opened publicly on February 26, 2026 at 12:00PM EST at SCCS, 264 S. Arlington St., Akron, Ohio 44306.  The name of each proposing Vendor will be read aloud.  No other information about the proposals will be announced at that time.

Time for Interviews, Presentation, Follow-up, and/or Clarification, if necessary
Proposed Resolution Submitted to the SCCS Board of Trustees for Approval
Notice of Award

The Vendor awarded the contract will be notified of selection upon receipt of authorization by the Summit County Children Services Board of Trustees.

Projected Contract Commencement

The contract is estimated to commence in April 2026.

RFP #4560  – Child Placement Services 2026
Request For Proposals Released to Vendors

A notification of issuance and a copy of this RFP will be sent to known Vendors. A notification of issuance of this RFP will be advertised in the Akron Beacon Journal. A copy will also be posted on the SCCS website, located at www.summitkids.org under the Bidding Opportunities Tab.

Registration of Interest Deadline

In order to ensure receipt of answers to questions submitted by other Vendors, Vendors are asked to register interest in submitting a Proposal.  Registrations of Interest are due via e-mail to Traci Foley, at traci.foley@summitkids.org on or before January 6, 2026 at 12:00PM EST.  Registrations of Interest are optional and non-binding.  Submitting a Registration of Interest does not obligate the Vendor to submit a Proposal.  However, only Vendors who have submitted registrations of interest will receive copies of questions and answers submitted by other Vendors.

Question Submission Deadline

Questions relating to this RFP must be RECEIVED by SCCS no later than 12:00PM EST on January 6, 2026.  SCCS may respond to questions received after this deadline at its discretion. Questions received from vendors and SCCS’ responses will be sent via e-mail to all Vendors who have submitted a Registration of Interest.

Proposal Submission Deadline

Proposals must be RECEIVED by SCCS no later than 12:00PM EST onFebruary 5, 2026.

Two (2) hard copies and a flash drive of the complete and executed Proposal must be submitted by mail or hand delivery to Summit County Children Services, ATTN: Traci Foley, Department Director of Placement Services, at 264 S. Arlington, Akron, Ohio 44306.    Proposals should be labeled: “Response to RFP for Child Placement Services 2026.” Proposals may not be submitted via e-mail, fax, or other electronic means.  Due to the volume of proposals expected, SCCS will open and evaluate proposals as received.  At the discretion of SCCS, proposals may be accepted after this deadline, but to ensure a contract is in place by April 1, 2026, Vendors must submit their proposal before the deadline.

Time for Interviews, Presentation, Follow-up, and/or Clarification, if necessary
Notice of Award

Vendors awarded a contract will be notified of selection.  Vendors not awarded a contract will also be notified.

Projected Contract Commencement

The contract is estimated to commence in April 2026.

Late Proposals

At the discretion of SCCS, proposals may be accepted after the proposal submission deadline through the anticipated contract termination date of March 31, 2029.  Proposals will be evaluated and contracts awarded on a rolling basis.

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December 2, 2025
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
CHILD PLACEMENT SERVICES
Two (2) hard copies and a flash drive containing the complete Proposal
must be received by:
February 5, 2026 at 12:00PM EST
Proposals may be submitted in person or by mail* to:
Summit County Children Services
ATTN: Traci Foley, Department Director of Placement Services
264 South Arlington Street
Akron, Ohio 44306
Questions regarding this RFP must be received
no later than 12:00PM EST on January 6, 2026
to the attention of Traci Foley, Department Director of Placement Services
via e-mail to traci.foley@summitkids.org
*Proposals may NOT be submitted via email
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals will be due no later than February 5, 2026 at 12:00PM EST to Summit County Children
Services, located at 264 South Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306, as authorized pursuant to Summit County
Children Services Board of Trustees Resolution 01-2025-28/A for:
CHILD PLACEMENT SERVICES
All proposals must comply with the specifications in the Request for Proposals package. Proposal documents
may be obtained by logging onto the website at www.summitkids.org, under the "Bidding Opportunities" tab or
may be picked up free of charge from SCCS, located at 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306, between the
hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Friday, beginning on December 2, 2025 until February 5,
2026 at 12:00PM.
SEALED PROPOSALS, A FLASH DRIVE, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS must be received no
later than 12:00PM local time on February 5, 2026 at Summit County Children Services, 264 South Arlington
St., Akron, Ohio 44306 and shall be addressed to Traci Foley, Department Director of Placement Services. Due
to the volume of proposals expected, SCCS will open and evaluate proposals as received and will contract with
multiple selected vendors. AT SCCS’ DISCRETION, PROPOSALS MAY BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE
DEADLINE, but to ensure a contract is in place by April 1, 2026, Vendors should submit proposals before the
deadline.
Registration of Interest: Vendors may submit a registration of interest to submit a proposal in writing and
emailed to Traci Foley, Department Director of Placement Services, at traci.foley@summitkids.org on or before
12:00PM on January 6, 2026.
All questions pertaining to the RFP MUST be sent to the attention of Traci Foley, Department Director of
Placement Services, at traci.foley@summitkids.org and received no later than 12:00PM on January 6, 2026.
Copies of all questions received and SCCS' responses will be sent to those vendors who have submitted a
registration of interest. SCCS may respond to questions received after 12:00PM EST on January 6, 2026
at its discretion.
SCCS reserves the right to reject all proposals.
Summit County Children Services
Jonathon Hart, Esq.
Senior Legal Counsel
To be advertised: December 2, 2025 via Akron Beacon Journal (ABJ) and starting December 2, 2025 via
www.summitkids.org.
Electronically sent to ABJ on November 25, 2025.
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Summit County Children Services
Request for Proposals for Child Placement Services
I. INTRODUCTION
The vision of Summit County Children Services, a public children services agency authorized under
Ohio Revised Code Section 5153, hereinafter referred to as “SCCS,” is to be the premier county
children services agency within the State of Ohio that puts the needs of abused and neglected children
first. SCCS serves abused, neglected, and dependent children and provides services to promote child
safety and welfare, family stability, and permanency for all children served.
In order to meet the needs of the families and community it serves, SCCS requires Child Placement
Services. Therefore, SCCS is requesting written proposals from qualified providers of Child Placement
Services.
SCCS desires a Three (3) year contract.
II. CONTACT PERSON
Summit County Children Services
Traci Foley
Department Director of Placement Services
264 S. Arlington St.
Akron, Ohio 44306
Phone: (330) 379-1814
Email: traci.foley@summitkids.org
III. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
December 2,
2025
January 6, 2026
at
12:00PM EST
January 6, 2026
at
12:00PM EST
Request For Proposals Released to Vendors
A notification of issuance and a copy of this RFP will be sent to known Vendors. A
notification of issuance of this RFP will be advertised in the Akron Beacon Journal. A
copy will also be posted on the SCCS website, located at www.summitkids.org under the
Bidding Opportunities Tab.
Registration of Interest Deadline
In order to ensure receipt of answers to questions submitted by other Vendors, Vendors
are asked to register interest in submitting a Proposal. Registrations of Interest are due
via e-mail to Traci Foley, at traci.foley@summitkids.org on or before January 6, 2026 at
12:00PM EST. Registrations of Interest are optional and non-binding. Submitting a
Registration of Interest does not obligate the Vendor to submit a Proposal. However,
only Vendors who have submitted registrations of interest will receive copies of
questions and answers submitted by other Vendors.
Question Submission Deadline
Questions relating to this RFP must be RECEIVED by SCCS no later than 12:00PM EST
on January 6, 2026. SCCS may respond to questions received after this deadline at its
discretion. Questions received from vendors and SCCS' responses will be sent via e-
mail to all Vendors who have submitted a Registration of Interest.
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February 5,
2026
at
12:00PM EST
February 5,
2026 to
March 31, 2026
(estimated)
TBD
Proposal Submission Deadline
Proposals must be RECEIVED by SCCS no later than 12:00PM EST on February 5,
2026.
Two (2) hard copies and a flash drive of the complete and executed Proposal must be
submitted by mail or hand delivery to Summit County Children Services, ATTN: Traci
Foley, Department Director of Placement Services, at 264 S. Arlington, Akron, Ohio
44306. Proposals should be labeled: "Response to RFP for Child Placement Services
2026." Proposals may not be submitted via e-mail, fax, or other electronic means.
Due to the volume of proposals expected, SCCS will open and evaluate proposals as
received. AT THE DISCRETION OF SCCS, PROPOSALS MAY BE ACCEPTED
AFTER THIS DEADLINE, but to ensure a contract is in place by April 1, 2026,
Vendors must submit their proposal before the deadline.
Proposal Review Period
Time for Interviews, Presentation, Follow-up, and/or Clarification, if necessary
February 2026
(estimated)
April 2026
Notice of Award
Vendors awarded a contract will be notified of selection. Vendors not awarded a contract
will also be notified.
Projected Contract Commencement
The contract is estimated to commence in April 2026.
A. Registration of Interest – In order to ensure receipt of answers to questions submitted by
other vendors, Vendors are asked to register interest in submitting a Proposal. Registrations
of Interest are due via e-mail to Traci Foley, Department Director of Placement Services, at
traci.foley@summitkids.org on or before January 6, 2026 at 12:00PM EST. Registrations
of Interest are optional and non-binding. Submitting a registration of interest does not
obligate the Vendor to submit a Proposal. However, only Vendors who have submitted
Registrations of Interest will receive copies of questions and answers submitted by
other Vendors.
B. Question and Answer Period – SCCS will accept questions regarding this RFP until
January 6, 2026 at 12:00PM EST. Questions should be submitted via e-mail to Traci Foley,
Department Director of Placement Services, at traci.foley@summitkids.org. Questions
received after this deadline will only receive a response at the discretion of SCCS.
Questions received from Vendors and SCCS' responses will be sent via e-mail to all
Vendors who submitted a Registration of Interest.
C. Proposal Submission – Proposals must be RECEIVED by SCCS no later than 12:00PM
EST on February 5, 2026.
Two (2) hard copies and a flash drive containing the complete and executed Proposal must
be submitted by mail or hand delivery to Summit County Children Services, ATTN: Traci
Foley, Department Director of Placement Services, at 264 S. Arlington, Akron, Ohio 44306.
Proposals should be labeled: "Response to RFP for Child Placement Services 2026."
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Proposals may not be submitted via e-mail, facsimile, or other electronic means. Hand
delivery may take place only during normal business hours of 8:00AM to 4:00PM Monday
through Friday, except for government holidays. Vendor assumes the risk for any error or
delay caused by any chosen delivery method. Due to the volume of proposals expected,
SCCS will open and evaluate proposals as received. AT THE DISCRETION OF
SCCS, PROPOSALS MAY BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DEADLINE, but to
ensure a contract is in place by April 1, 2026, Vendors must submit their proposal
before the deadline.
D. Schedule of Events – SCCS will evaluate proposals, communicate with vendors, and
provide notice of aware according to the schedule above. SCCS reserves the right to revise
this schedule after providing reasonable notice via its website www.summitkids.org or via
e-mail to Vendors who have submitted a registration of interest.
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Commodity Codes
  • NAICS 561311Employment Placement Agencies
  • NAICS 624410Child Day Care Services
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