On-Site Counseling Services: CCC Fortuna Center

The California Conservation Corps is soliciting on-site counseling services at its Fortuna Center located at 1500 Alamar Way, Fortuna, CA 95540, under solicitation number 0000039845, with proposals due by August 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT via email only. The contract, estimated at $22,000, is intended to support the employment and development of young Corpsmembers aged 18 to 25 through individual and group counseling, staff consultation, and related services aligned with the Corps’ dual mission of workforce development and environmental stewardship. Proposals must include a complete set of ten mandatory attachments, including a bid cover page, certification forms, proof of insurance, cost worksheet, and DVBE or Small Business declarations if applicable, all submitted as labeled email attachments with a specified subject line. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, with statutory bid adjustments of up to 5% for California-certified Small Businesses and 2% or 3% for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Performance is expected to run from August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with invoicing submitted manually to the CCC Fortuna Center’s Accounting Claims Section in arrears. Contractors must comply with state-specific requirements, including California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, occupational safety regulations, and prompt payment laws, while maintaining AM Best-rated insurance, protecting confidential data, and prohibiting weapons on site. All deliverables, including reports and data, become state property upon creation, and the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence must be disclosed to avoid material breach. The contractor is responsible for all licenses, permits, and compliance with subcontractor oversight, and may face immediate removal of employees at the state’s request. Termination is permitted by either party with 30 days’ written notice, and the state retains the right to recover any overpayments through future payment offsets.