How to bid on Child & Family Team Meetings for Stanislaus County

What Stanislaus County is buying

Stanislaus County seeks a provider to schedule and facilitate Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings for children and youth in child welfare or probation systems. Meetings bring together the child’s family and other people the family identifies as supportive to discuss the child’s needs and strengths and develop a Case Plan.

Meetings are generally required at least every six months, and every 90 days for some youth in intensive services. The County averages about one meeting every three months. The contract is intended to support staffing and delivery of the required work.

Key dates and the deadline

The RFP was published October 9, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

Proposals are due December 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM ET. Submit electronically through the PlanetBids listing before the deadline. The County says award decisions may consider proposal compliance, qualifications, ability to perform, references, financial ability, ranking factors, and price.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit a human-services provider able to schedule and facilitate meetings with children, families, and other supporters. Facilitators must have a higher education degree and experience in a human-services-related field, along with strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.

The County notes that vendor staff currently work on-site. Review the RFP for the full service expectations and contractual and insurance requirements.

How to access and submit the RFP

Open the solicitation on the County of Stanislaus PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates, and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a brief human-verification check before the page loads.

To download documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the County. Use the portal’s instructions to complete and submit your proposal before the due date.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Use the RFP’s required format and address each service and deliverable expectation. Explain how your proposed approach covers both meeting scheduling and facilitation, including the recurring meeting needs described in the solicitation.

Show how proposed facilitators meet the stated education and experience requirements. Provide relevant qualifications and references, and make your ability to perform and financial capacity easy to assess.

Check the PlanetBids listing for addenda before submitting, and allow time to complete the electronic submission. Confirm that all required proposal materials and requested contractual information are included.