Bid guide
How to bid on Fiscal Intermediary Services for the County of Orange
What the County of Orange is buying
The County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) is looking for qualified organizations to provide fiscal intermediary services. The selected contractor will work with HCA to distribute rental subsidies and other housing intervention payments. These payments will go to approved providers for individuals who are eligible and referred by HCA.
This opportunity is for firms that can manage financial distributions efficiently and coordinate with a large public agency to support housing interventions.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 21, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is September 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. All submissions must be completed by this time.
It is important to submit your application well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for organizations with experience in fiscal intermediary services, particularly those in the healthcare or social services sector. Firms that can manage financial distributions, coordinate with public agencies, and handle housing intervention payments will find this relevant. The category for this work is healthcare.
The primary goal is to ensure timely distribution of payments to support eligible individuals referred by the HCA.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full details and respond, you need to go to the County of Orange's procurement portal on OpenGov Procurement. The first time you visit, there may be a brief security check.
Once on the project page, you will need to sign in or create a free vendor account. This account allows you to download all plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. Any updates or addenda will be communicated through OpenGov.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your organization's experience with fiscal intermediary services and financial management. Highlight any past work involving rental subsidies or housing intervention payments, especially with government agencies.
Detail your proposed process for coordinating with the HCA and ensuring timely and accurate payment distribution. Emphasize your capacity to handle the volume of transactions and maintain compliance with all relevant regulations. A well-structured and clear proposal will help the agency understand your capabilities.
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 Orange; the original posting controls.