RFP - COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN/YOUTH - "ICARE" PROGRAM

The ICARE Program is a solicitation issued by San Diego County, California, designed to provide specialized services for commercially sexually exploited children and youth (CSEC). The program's scope of work focuses on delivering psychoeducation, support, and case management to youth and their caregivers, alongside community and school-based training. Key deliverables include weekly psychoeducation and socialization activities, monthly caregiver groups, quarterly prosocial events, and specific CSEC 101 and Advanced CSEC trainings. Performance is measured by strict thresholds, such as minimum durations of 60 minutes for youth and caregiver groups and a minimum of 15 participants for advanced trainings. The contract follows a performance period starting with an initial term from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028, with four subsequent option years extending through June 30, 2032. A critical requirement is the submission of a Linguistic and Cultural Diversity Plan to ensure accessibility for languages including Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Arabic, and Somali. Additionally, the solicitation emphasizes the utilization of diverse business entities, specifically targeting Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Emerging Small Businesses, Minority Business Enterprises, and Women’s Business Enterprises. Pricing for specialized trainings is estimated between 2,000 and 2,500 dollars per monthly unit.