Description
The County of Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a qualified organization to deliver the Incarcerated Parents Services Program (IPSP). The contractor will provide case‑management and facilitation services that enable incarcerated parents to maintain and strengthen bonds with their children, in accordance with DCFS case plans and Dependency Court orders. The contract is a one‑year fixed‑term (July 1 2027 – June 30 2028) with up‑to‑four optional one‑year extensions. Proposals are due September 25 2026; an optional virtual proposers conference is scheduled for September 3 2026.
• Scope: Case management, scheduling and supervising family‑bonding visits, reporting, data collection, and compliance with court‑ordered plans.
• Duration: 1‑year initial term, renewable up to 4 additional years.
• Funding: No bid amount listed; budget will be detailed in the price sheet (Exhibit B).
• Evaluation: 30% background/experience, 30% implementation plan, 10% data/quality plan, 30% cost proposal.
• Mandatory requirements: Timely, complete submission; compliance with MMRs; financial capability documentation.
• Preference programs: Social Enterprise (SE) preference may apply.
• Contact: Tanya Gharibian, Contract Analyst (213) 371‑6036, [email protected].