County of Santa Cruz, Culturally Responsive Early Intervention Access RFQ, 2026
Santa Cruz CountyCounty · Santa Cruz, CA- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 23 days left
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Primary contact
- Sandra Hughes
- (831) 454-4767
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Summary
County of Santa Cruz is seeking qualified community-based organizations to provide culturally responsive early intervention behavioral health services for children, youth, and families in South Santa Cruz County.
Funded by the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), approximately $200,000 annually is available to support outreach, behavioral health assessments, referrals, parent education, and early intervention services. Proposals may be submitted in English or Spanish, with optional video submissions in indigenous languages accompanied by English translation. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. Interested organizations can access solicitation materials through the County procurement portal.
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzcounty
- Scope location
- Watsonville, CA
- Reported agency
- County of Santa Cruz
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Santa Cruz County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzcounty. For questions, contact Sandra Hughes.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Santa Cruz County in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sandra Hughes at (831) 454-4767. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Santa Cruz County?
All active and historical solicitations from Santa Cruz County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Santa Cruz County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Santa Cruz County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Watsonville, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.