C5613110-D, Rebid 1, Chaplaincy Critical Incident Stress and Post-Trauma Stress Crisis Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking contractors to provide confidential critical incident stress management and post-trauma crisis services statewide to its employees, lawful spouses or registered domestic partners, and eligible dependents. The goal is to mitigate the impact of traumatic events and promote workforce wellness through on-site intervention, psychological first aid, outreach, training, and counseling services. The contract covers a base performance period of three years, beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions dependent on funding and performance. Services must be delivered at CDCR facilities including correctional institutions, parole offices, and community programs, with contractors required to comply with all institutional access and security protocols. Travel reimbursement is available for trips exceeding 50 miles roundtrip from the contractor’s office. The solicitation operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, meaning award will go to the lowest-priced bidder that meets all minimum technical and compliance requirements. Contractors must submit proposals electronically as PDFs by the June 3, 2026 deadline to the designated email address, with a maximum file size of 40 MB per attachment. All submissions must include required certifications and compliance forms aligned with California state law, including a Statement of Compliance, Drug-Free Workplace Requirements, National Labor Relations Board Certification, and California Civil Rights Laws Certification. Pricing is structured through detailed rate sheets in Exhibits B-1 through B-2.5, with an estimated total contract value of $846,000 for the base period, covering preparation, outreach, training, interventions, travel, and administrative costs. Invoicing must be submitted electronically as PDFs to [email hidden] using a mandated template, with no paper invoices preferred. Acceptance of services is determined by CDCR’s Contract Liaison or designee based on compliance with state regulations, including Title 8 CCR, PREA standards, and staff credentialing requirements such as CISD and POST academy certification. Payment and contract administration are managed through CDCR’s Headquarters Accounting Office and Office of Business Services, with Briana Rojas serving as the primary point of contact for performance monitoring and invoice review.