County of Santa Cruz Request for Qualifications - Acceso a Intervención Temprana con Enfoque Culturalmente Receptivo #26Q1-001-SP
Santa Cruz CountyCounty · Santa Cruz, CA- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 31 days left
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Primary contact
- Shauna Soldate
- (831) 454-2526
The 30-second brief
County of Santa Cruz is seeking statements of qualifications for Acceso a Intervención Temprana con Enfoque Culturalmente Receptivo, solicitation number 26Q1-001-SP. The program provides culturally responsive early intervention mental health services, early intervention, initial mental health evaluations, brief early interventions with referrals, and family support services in the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District region of South Santa Cruz County. Services focus on Spanish-speaking monolingual individuals, indigenous language speakers, LGBTQ+ youth and families, and underserved populations, targeting three main areas: parent and caregiver education, LGBTQ+ youth support, and mental health and substance use linkage. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with questions due by November 13, 2026. Evaluation criteria include organization experience, service delivery approach, community member satisfaction, and experience increasing access for priority populations.
Experiencia de la Organización (15%), Enfoque para la Prestación de Servicios (25%), Satisfacción de los Miembros de la Comunidad/Personas Atendidas (25%), Experiencia en Aumentar el Acceso a la Atención para las Poblaciones Prioritarias (25%), Capacidad para la Recopilación de Datos y Presentación de Informes (10%)
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Summary
County of Santa Cruz is seeking statements of qualifications for Acceso a Intervención Temprana con Enfoque Culturalmente Receptivo, solicitation number 26Q1-001-SP. The program provides culturally responsive early intervention mental health services, early intervention, initial mental health evaluations, brief early interventions with referrals, and family support services in the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District region of South Santa Cruz County.
Services focus on Spanish-speaking monolingual individuals, indigenous language speakers, LGBTQ+ youth and families, and underserved populations, targeting three main areas: parent and caregiver education, LGBTQ+ youth support, and mental health and substance use linkage. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with questions due by November 13, 2026. Evaluation criteria include organization experience, service delivery approach, community member satisfaction, and experience increasing access for priority populations.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Experiencia de la Organización (15%), Enfoque para la Prestación de Servicios (25%), Satisfacción de los Miembros de la Comunidad/Personas Atendidas (25%), Experiencia en Aumentar el Acceso a la Atención para las Poblaciones Prioritarias (25%), Capacidad para la Recopilación de Datos y Presentación de Informes (10%)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- ANEXO A Hoja de Datos del Proponente
- ANEXO B Referencias de Clientes
- ANEXO C Requisitos de seguro
- Pagina de Firmas de la Repuesta Oficial a la RFQ
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzcounty/projects/317586
- Scope location
- Santa Cruz, 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. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzcounty/projects/317586. For questions, contact Shauna Soldate.
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 Shauna Soldate at (831) 454-2526. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experiencia de la Organización (15%), Enfoque para la Prestación de Servicios (25%), Satisfacción de los Miembros de la Comunidad/Personas Atendidas (25%), Experiencia en Aumentar el Acceso a la Atenc..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: ANEXO A Hoja de Datos del Proponente, ANEXO B Referencias de Clientes, ANEXO C Requisitos de seguro, Pagina de Firmas de la Repuesta Oficial a la RFQ. 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: Santa Cruz, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.