About this opportunity
AI summaryThe County of Ventura Human Services Agency requests proposals from qualified onshore organizations or individuals to provide Independent Living Program services and classes for youth. The selected contractor must coordinate with Children & Family Services to deliver trauma-informed life-skills training, manage attendance reporting, ensure participant transportation, offer language interpretation, and provide an approved curriculum across required domains. Bidders must submit proposals through the Bonfire portal, formatted in 12-point font on numbered 8½” x 11” paper, including a program design, line-item budget, and evidence of capacity. All pre- and post-submission questions must also be submitted through the Bonfire portal. The anticipated initial contract term runs from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, with options for annual twelve-month renewals based on funding and performance.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- County of Ventura Human Services Agency
- Solicitation No.
- 2627-2
Scope of work
- Facilitate independent living skills classes for ILP-eligible youth ages 16-21 covering required life-skills domains
- Deliver in-person class series throughout the year using trauma-informed, strength-based Safety Organized Practice framework
- Maintain class sizes of 10-20 youth and allow open enrollment during the series
- Issue completion incentives of at least $20 per class attended and completion certificates
- Ensure reliable transportation to and from classes and related activities, directly arranging or providing it when necessary
- Secure qualified instructors and guest speakers, manage logistics, and provide language interpreting and translation services
- Coordinate extracurricular activities, group mentoring, field trips, and community engagement opportunities
- Develop and deliver an agency-approved curriculum incorporating the Transitions Tool Kit and CSEC-related topics
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated capacity to provide the services/activities sought through this solicitation | Not specified |
| Attendance & Reporting Compliance | Not specified |
| Youth Competency Outcomes | Not specified |
| Program Delivery & Engagement | Not specified |
Documents to include with your response
- Program design
- Line-item budget
- Pertinent organizational background
- Drug-Free Workplace certification pursuant to 20 CFR Section 667.200(d)
- Debarment and Suspension pursuant to regulations implementing Executive Order 12549
- Certification Regarding Prohibition on Lobbying using federal funds
- Vendor Assurance of Compliance with Non-Discrimination
Key dates
- Proposals due
- 4:00 p.m. PDT on December 2nd, 2026
- Notification of selection or non-selection
- December 22, 2026
- Contract start
- July 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Bonfire portal
- Instructions
- Submit at https://ventura.bonfirehub.com. Proposals must be typed using 12-point font on 8 1/2 inch x 11 inch white paper, consecutively numbered, and limited to a maximum of 5 pages.
Contract details
- Term
- July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028, with up to three additional 12-month option years
- Estimated value
- $56,475.00 for the one-year performance period
- Place of performance
- Ventura County
- Funding
- Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-169)