CalWORKs Stage 1 Child Care

Yuba County is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-RFP-13 for a qualified organization to administer the CalWORKs Stage One Child Care Program. The selected contractor will serve as the designated Child Care Resource and Referral Program for Yuba County, providing immediate child care services to help parents and caretakers participate in welfare-to-work activities. Key responsibilities include program administration, participant intake, eligibility determination, case management, and provider payments. The contractor must be an Alternative Payment Program contractor in good standing with the State of California and maintain a current state contract for Stage Two and Stage Three services to ensure a seamless transition for families. Performance requires a regular on-site presence at the Yuba County Health and Human Services Department for at least fifteen hours per week, with a proposed contract start date of January 2027. Proposals must be submitted through the OpenGov Procurement Portal by September 4, 2026, at 3:00pm. Submissions must include a separate three-year fixed-price cost proposal, a vendor questionnaire, a statement of experience, and various certifications including Drug Free Workplace and Non-Collusion declarations. Award selection is based on a weighted evaluation of the ability to meet the scope of work (40 percent), capacity needs (25 percent), and cost (35 percent). The contract requires adherence to Cal-OSHA safety standards and strict participant confidentiality. Payments are issued within thirty days of receiving a complete invoice, which must be submitted by the tenth day of the month following the provision of services.