Bid guide
How to bid on high-risk family counseling for Stanislaus County
What Stanislaus County is buying
Stanislaus County is seeking providers for family reunification and family maintenance services, including high-risk counseling, domestic violence services, and parenting education. The work is intended to help families address risks to children and support safe reunification or continued care at home.
The county anticipates referrals for 96 domestic violence clients, 245 counseling clients, and 214 parenting education clients. Clinicians and program facilitators are expected to provide progress reports for services delivered.
Key dates and the deadline
The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The RFP deadline is December 30, 2026, at 5:30 PM ET.
Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. Allow time to finish the portal steps and confirm that your response has been submitted.
Who this opportunity may suit
This RFP may suit professional service providers with experience delivering counseling, domestic violence services, or parenting education to families. Relevant capabilities include clinician-led individual or group counseling, group-based domestic violence services, and evidence-based parenting education in a curriculum format.
The county describes referrals across all three service areas and expects progress reports. Review the RFP documents to determine the exact requirements and whether your organization can meet them.
How to access and submit the RFP
Use “View original source” to open the solicitation on the County of Stanislaus PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates, and document list are public. PlanetBids may require a quick “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.
To download documents, receive addenda, and bid electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the agency. Submit your response through the portal before the due date.
Prepare a clear, responsive proposal
Read the full RFP and any addenda, then organize your response around the services requested. Explain which services your organization can provide and how your approach addresses the needs described in the solicitation.
Show how your team would deliver the relevant counseling, domestic violence, or parenting education services and prepare clinician or facilitator progress reports. Check your response against every instruction in the RFP, and leave time to review the final electronic submission before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from County of Stanislaus; the original posting controls.