Project Information

Bid Title

RFP - ACHIEVEMENT CENTER - SOUTH REGION

Issuing Agency

San Diego County

Location

California

Published Date

Dec 24, 2025

Closing Date

Feb 9, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

BPM012966

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Project Description

RFx Name:	BPM012966
RFx Begin Date (UTC+0):	RFP - ACHIEVEMENT CENTER - SOUTH REGION
RFx End Date (UTC+0):	1
Commodities:	1
RFx Status:	Community and social services
Solicitation Code:	12/24/2025 2:15:00 AM
Lot #:	2/9/2026 3:00:00 PM
Round #:	46 d 06 h 43 min 35 s

RFx General Information

Code BPM012966

RFx Name RFP - ACHIEVEMENT CENTER - SOUTH REGION

Lot # 1

Round # 1

RFx Begin Date 12/24/2025 2:15:00 AM

RFx End Date 2/9/2026 3:00:00 PM

Summary

Carlos Benitez, Procurement Contracting Officer Cell: 619-405-7172 | Carlos.Benitez@sdcounty.ca.gov

Q&A Start Date (M/d/yyyy) 12/24/2025 12:00:00 AM

Q&A End Date (M/d/yyyy) 1/12/2026 5:00:00 PM

RFx Documents

Selected Title Type Att. Last Modification Creation Date Validity End Date RFP 12966 RFx Commercial Documents (Approved) RFP 12966.pdf 12/24/2025 2:15:00 PM 12/24/2025 2:15:00 PM 1 Record(s)

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ALLEN R. HUNSBERGER

DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING

5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204

PHONE (858) 505-6367

FAX (858) 715-6452

BRENDA G. MILLER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

December 24, 2025

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 12966

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

ACHIEVEMENT CENTER – SOUTH REGION

The County of San Diego is seeking proposals from firms interested in providing Achievement Center (“Offerors”).

The County has posted this solicitation on its official BuyNet website at https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/.

Offerors should go to BuyNet for the most up-to-date information and to submit Questions and proposals. In order

to see all information related to this RFP, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Offerors must

select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.

The contract term is anticipated to be an initial (base) period of one (1) year with two (2) one-year options.

The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Carlos Benitez, Procurement Contracting Officer,

(Carlos.Benitez@sdcounty.ca.gov).

This RFP package includes:

This Cover Letter to the RFP

RFP Instructions and Rules

Evaluation Criteria

Submittal Items

Proposal Cover Page (PC 600 Form)

Representations and Certifications Form

Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement

DVB Requirements and Forms

Draft Agreement, which includes drafts of the following:

Exhibit A - Statement of Work

Exhibit B - Insurance Requirements

Exhibit C - Payment Schedule

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 12966

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

ACHIEVEMENT CENTER - SOUTH REGION

SCHEDULE

Below is the County’s timeline for this RFP. This timeline is subject to change at any time, at the County’s sole discretion.

The County will issue an addendum for changes to the Pre-Proposal Conference date, Questions due date, or Proposal due

date. The actual timing and sequence of events resulting from this RFP shall ultimately be determined by the County.

Event Description

Pre-Proposal Conference

Questions due

Proposals due

Date and Time (San Diego Time)

January 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

January 12, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m.

February 9, 2026 prior to 3:00 p.m.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

The County will hold a pre-proposal conference by Video/Teleconference using the Microsoft Teams platform on the Date

and Time listed in Schedule. To participate, join the virtual conference at: Join the meeting now. The County will provide

an overview of the RFP process and may provide a program/technical overview and other information. Requests for

clarification related to definition or interpretation of this RFP shall be submitted in writing as Questions in accordance with

Section 8 (Duty to Inquire, Questions, and Explanation to Offerors). Attendance at the pre-proposal conference is

encouraged but not mandatory.

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL

Offeror must submit a complete original proposal in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation to the County

of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to BuyNet before the Date and Time

listed in Schedule.

• Offerors are advised to review section 2 of this RFP regarding acceptable formatting of documents and signatures.

• If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit by providing the Purchasing and

Contracting front desk with either (i) electronic files on CD/DVD or, (ii) a printed proposal. Offeror must prominently

mark such submissions with the RFP number on the outside of the packaging. Please use this method only if unable to

submit through BuyNet.

• When submitting via BuyNet, Offerors should allow for sufficient time to submit by an alternate method in the event

of technical difficulties.

• Offerors are advised to review the County’s COVID-19 Updates for County Contracts and Contractors, found at

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/COVID-19_Updates.html, for any guidance that may affect

proposal submission procedures.

• The County’s decision about the timeliness or responsiveness of any submitted document shall be final, and the

County has the discretion to waive or not waive any defect or nonconformance.

QUESTIONS

Questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer by the Date and Time listed in the

Schedule, in accordance with section 8 (Duty to Inquire, Questions, and Explanation to Offerors).

Please be aware that the County has changed its procedure for submitting Questions. Questions should be submitted

via BuyNet, by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the “Discussions” functionality.

Non-Offerors should direct inquiries regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer.

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PROBATION DEPARTMENT

ACHIEVEMENT CENTER - SOUTH REGION

BACKGROUND

The Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) provides state funding for counties to implement programs

that have proven effective in reducing crime and delinquency among at-risk youth and youthful offenders. Funded

programs demonstrate effectiveness with reducing delinquency and addressing juvenile crime, including

prevention, intervention, suppression, and incapacitation.

Youth who display at-risk behaviors and who do not have equitable opportunities for positive support in the community are

at a higher probability of entering the justice system. At-risk behaviors can include expulsion, suspension, truancy, poor

academic performance and grades, shoplifting of personal items and food, and physical altercations with their peers.

Interventions and prevention efforts that promote academic achievement demonstrate potential to reduce the risk for and

possibly improve behavior.

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 12966

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

ACHIEVEMENT CENTER - SOUTH REGION

RFP INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES

1. RFP PROCESS

1.1. RFPs shall normally be made available on the County of San Diego’s BuyNet Website at

https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/. If you are unable to download this document, you may request a hard copy

from Purchasing and Contracting’s front desk or contact clerical support at (858) 505-6367.

1.2. The County reserves the right to host pre-proposal conference(s). If scheduled, the date, time, and location for the

pre-proposal conference(s) will be as set forth in this RFP or as otherwise provided on BuyNet.

1.3. Offerors should submit all Questions by the Date and Time specified in the cover letter to this RFP.

1.4. Proposals received, including any additions, revisions, and clarifications, will be evaluated by a Source Selection

Committee (SSC) appointed by a Source Selection Authority(s) (SSA).

1.5. If, at any point in the selection process, the County determines that a proposal will no longer be considered for

award, the Contracting Officer will attempt to notify the Offeror.

1.6. During the selection process, the SSA may determine that an Offeror’s proposal is no longer in the competitive

range and that it will no longer be considered for award.

1.7. The County reserves the right to request clarification and/or additional information (“Clarification”) from

Offerors. The Contracting Officer will determine the appropriate means of requesting and obtaining Clarification,

which may include telephonic communication, email, letter, presentation, oral interview, or an addendum or

revision to the proposal. The County may invite Offerors to make presentations to, or participate in interviews

with, the County at a date, time, and location determined by the County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the

County is not obligated to seek Clarification, therefore Offerors are advised to submit complete and accurate

information in the proposal.

1.8. At any point in the selection process, the SSA may authorize discussions to be held with one or more Offerors in

the competitive range. Discussions may include requests for revised proposals, Best and Final Offers (BAFOs),

or addenda to the proposal that may contain additional selection factors.

1.9. The SSC may recommend to the SSA that award be made to one or more Offerors.

1.10. After receipt and approval of the SSA’s decision, the Contracting Officer will post a Notice of Intent to Award.

1.11. Upon Posting of the Notice of Intent to Award (NOI) a contract to the Offeror(s) whose proposal(s) has been

ranked highest by the County on the basis of best value to the County, the Contracting Officer will enter into

contract finalization negotiations and, upon the successful completion, award a contract(s).

1.12. The County may rescind or modify the NOI at any time due to unsuccessful negotiations or if the County otherwise

determines that it is in its best interest to do so.

1.13. Reserved.

1.14. The County may, at any time, restart evaluations, modify or replace the membership of the SSC, or correct any

deficiencies in the procurement process or evaluation.

1.15. The County, in its sole discretion, may determine or alter the timing and sequence of events resulting from this

RFP.

1.16. When referring to the firm submitting the response to this RFP, the term means a corporation, partnership,

limited liability company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, joint venture, sole proprietorship, or

any other legal body able to legally perform business in the State of California.

1.16.1. When referring to the firm’s ability to satisfy specific requirements, the term shall also include any

parent, subsidiary or related corporation, partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership,

limited liability partnership, joint venture, sole proprietorship or any other legal body which the

submitting firm acquired or merged with, or will use as a guarantor in providing services to the County

should the submitting firm be selected for ultimate award of the contract.

1.16.2. In the event that an Offeror is involved in a merger, acquisition, or other change in control, the County

reserves the right to award a contract to a resulting entity.

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PROBATION DEPARTMENT

ACHIEVEMENT CENTER - SOUTH REGION

2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL

2.1. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to submit a proposal based on the most current RFP, addenda thereto, responses

to Questions, any diligence material made available by the County, and any other information posted on BuyNet.

Offerors must consistently check BuyNet for information and are responsible for complying with any

requirements posted on BuyNet relating to this RFP. The County has no obligation to contact Offerors directly

with any such RFP-related information.

2.1.1. In order to see all information related to this RFP, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of

updates, Offerors must select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.

2.2. Offerors shall submit one original proposal prior to the date and time specified and through the means specified

in the cover letter to this RFP.

2.2.1. When requested, Offeror shall also submit additional copies of the proposal in the manner requested.

Copies should be clearly marked as such and labeled with the copy number.

2.2.2. For proposals submitted electronically through BuyNet, the time on the BuyNet server shall be considered

the official time for the purpose of determining timely submittal.

2.2.3. For proposals submitted at the Purchasing and Contracting front desk, the time stamp at the front desk

shall be considered the official time for the purpose of determining timely submittal.

2.2.4. In the event of multiple submittals of an original proposal by an Offeror, the County will only consider the

most recent submittal submitted before the due date and time. The County will not review or consider

previous submittals, whether submitted at the front desk or through BuyNet. Offerors are strongly

encouraged to submit only one original proposal and to withdraw or replace any previous submittals in the

event they update their proposal. Proposals may be found non-conforming if the County is unable to

determine which proposal is the most recent, timely submittal.

2.3. All proposals shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of the Offeror.

The name, title, mailing address, email address, and phone number of the authorized officer or employee shall be

included. Scanned .pdf images of pages containing original handwritten signatures are acceptable for submission

of an electronic file.

2.3.1. Offerors may optionally submit clear pictures, in .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, or .png format, of signature pages

containing original handwritten signatures. However, the County requests that Offerors use this method

only if they are unable to submit a .pdf with scanned signatures.

2.3.2. Electronic or digital signatures will not be accepted.

2.4. The proposal must be submitted in compliance with the following format, unless otherwise specified in this RFP:

2.4.1. Submit electronic proposals as files in .pdf format. Separate each exhibit into one or more files. Clearly

name files as to the exhibit and order. Pages requiring signatures must be scanned from an original

handwritten signature. Other pages may be scanned or converted to .pdf from other file formats. Converted

and searchable formats are preferred.

2.4.2. Proposals shall be formatted to print on 8-1/2” x 11” page size, with no less than ½” margins and eleven

(11) point font.

2.4.3. Proposals shall be formatted as black ink on white background/paper with no shading or otherwise suitable

for black and white reproduction.

2.4.4. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within the bottom or top margin of each page, including

attachments.

2.4.5. Each proposal shall be typed and be concise but comprehensive. Proposals shall not include unnecessarily

elaborate brochures, visual or other presentations, or artwork beyond what is sufficient to present a

complete and effective proposal.

2.5. Your proposal must be organized in accordance with this RFP. Unless otherwise specified, the proposal shall

conform to the following organization:

2.5.1. A completed and signed PC 600 Form submitted as the cover of Offeror’s proposal;

2.5.2. A completed and signed Representations and Certifications form;

2.5.3. A Completed and signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (if applicable);

2.5.4. Completed DVB forms;

2.5.5. Any other required forms;

2.5.6. A table of contents listing the contents of the proposal by page number;

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