Child Abuse Prevention Treatment Services (CAPTS)

The contract for Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services (CAPTS), solicitation number HSSA26-CFS-6246, issued by the Children and Family Services agency of San Bernardino County, California, solicits qualified providers to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based counseling and related services to children and families involved with the child welfare system. The services focus on protecting child safety, promoting permanency, and supporting family well-being, particularly targeting children at risk of foster care placement or within the foster system. These services include psychological testing and evaluations, individual and family therapy, court testimony, report writing, and various group and educational sessions, all in compliance with California licensing standards and federal regulations such as HIPAA and the FAR. The period of performance spans three years beginning September 1, 2026, with options for two one-year extensions, and services are to be performed across multiple regions within San Bernardino County. Proposals are evaluated against stringent minimum qualifications including licensure, professional experience, ability to perform court-related tasks, and evidence of prior satisfactory performance, with evaluation conducted on a pass/fail basis. Although formal FAR contract clauses are not incorporated by reference, the contract contains detailed provisions addressing indemnification, insurance, confidentiality, and subcontractor approvals. Payment is processed via electronic funds transfer within 60 working days upon invoice submission, with detailed monthly invoicing required, including client-level service documentation. Pricing is set under a maximum budget ceiling of approximately $10.26 million for the base contract term, with a detailed fee schedule that accounts for various service types and delivery modalities, including premiums for after-hours and in-home services. Contract execution demands adherence to comprehensive administrative, ethical, and regulatory requirements, including background checks for key personnel, safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and ongoing professional compliance, all designed to ensure high-quality delivery of critical child and family therapy services within the stipulated framework.