County of Santa Cruz Request for Qualifications for Culturally Responsive Early Intervention Access - 26Q1-001-ENG (2026)
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
The County of Santa Cruz is seeking statements of qualifications for Culturally Responsive Early Intervention Access program(s) in the Pajaro Valley Health Care District (South County) region. Services focus on three key areas: parent education, LGBTQ+ youth and family support, and linkage to mental health and substance use services for monolingual Spanish-speaking and Indigenous-language-speaking families. The program aims to provide early behavioral health screening, brief early intervention, referral and linkage to structured supports, and parenting strategies to prevent escalation to higher levels of care. Priority populations include children and youth ages 0-25 experiencing emotional, behavioral, or developmental concerns, and historically marginalized or underserved communities. Submittals are due by December 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm via the OpenGov Procurement portal. Questions must be submitted in writing through the portal by November 13, 2026.
Organizational Experience (15%), Approach to Service Delivery (25%), Community Member/Person-Served Satisfaction (25%), Experience Increasing Access to Care for Priority Populations (25%), Data Collection & Reporting Capacity (10%)
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Summary
The County of Santa Cruz is seeking statements of qualifications for Culturally Responsive Early Intervention Access program(s) in the Pajaro Valley Health Care District (South County) region.
Services focus on three key areas: parent education, LGBTQ+ youth and family support, and linkage to mental health and substance use services for monolingual Spanish-speaking and Indigenous-language-speaking families. The program aims to provide early behavioral health screening, brief early intervention, referral and linkage to structured supports, and parenting strategies to prevent escalation to higher levels of care. Priority populations include children and youth ages 0-25 experiencing emotional, behavioral, or developmental concerns, and historically marginalized or underserved communities. Submittals are due by December 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm via the OpenGov Procurement portal. Questions must be submitted in writing through the portal by November 13, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Exhibit A Respondent Fact Sheet
- Exhibit B Customer References
- Exhibit C Insurance Requirements
- Official RFQ Response Signature Page
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzcounty/projects/291137
- 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/291137. 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: "Organizational Experience (15%), Approach to Service Delivery (25%), Community Member/Person-Served Satisfaction (25%), Experience Increasing Access to Care for Priority Populations (25%), Data Collec..." 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: Exhibit A Respondent Fact Sheet, Exhibit B Customer References, Exhibit C Insurance Requirements, Official RFQ Response Signature Page. 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.