What the buyer needs

AI summary

The Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency seeks contractors to provide child welfare psychological evaluation services in Ukiah, California. Contractors must perform comprehensive psychological evaluations, structured psychological observations, and professional clinical consultation to support case planning, safety assessment, court decisions, and permanency outcomes. Bidders must be located onshore within the United States, and the contract requires offsite work performance. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 11, 2026. The contract term lasts for one year. The buyer requests proposals to determine the budget, while the provided text omits submission instructions, proposal deadlines, and evaluation criteria.

Scope of work

Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations
Bonding / Attachment Evaluations
Psychological Observations
Specialized Assessments
Professional Consultation
Written Clinical Reports
Expert Witness Testimony in juvenile dependency court

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Relevant Experience	35 points
Cost	25 points
Implementation Plan and Schedule	15 points
Overall Proposal	15 points
References	10 points

Minimum qualifications

Active California license as a Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) or Master's level licensed clinician (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)
Demonstrated professional experience conducting psychological evaluations within child welfare, forensic, or clinical settings
Carry appropriate professional liability and malpractice insurance
Demonstrated competency in administering evidence-based assessment tools
Ability to provide services in English and/or Spanish

Documents to include with your response

Attachment A – Proposal Summary and Statement of Responsibility (Signature Page)
Attachment B – Proposal Checklist/Table of Contents
Executive summary of proposal
Scope of services
Company background and experience including staff resumes
Proposal cost plan and narrative
Attachment C – Exceptions to RFP
Attachment D – Letters of Reference (minimum of two)
Attachment E – Certificate of Non-collusion
Insurance coverage/certificate of insurance

How to submit

Method: Sealed hard copy and USB Flash Drive
Instructions: Submit five copies: four complete paper copies with original signature and one copy on USB Flash Drive in a sealed envelope marked Mendocino County RFP No. 037-26 to Department of Social Services in Ukiah, CA by 2:00 p.m. November 2, 2026.