RFP 2026-01 VCPA Lease Restrictive Placement

The County of Ventura (County) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to deliver community-based least restrictive placement programming, with an emphasis on reentry, for an estimated average of five (5) youths housed at the Juvenile Facilities in the Secured Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF). This solicitation is issued by the County of Ventura on behalf of the Probation Agency (“Probation” or “VCPA”).

The services to be provided under this contract are intended to support youth reentry and facilitate their transition back into the community through least restrictive placement options. The background for this contract centers on the County’s commitment to supporting youth in the juvenile justice system by providing programming that prioritizes community-based, least restrictive placements, particularly for those preparing for reentry from the SYTF.

The services to be provided under this contract are intended to support youth reentry and facilitate their transition back into the community through least restrictive placement options. [...] Interested Offerors must submit proposals that demonstrate their qualifications and ability to provide the required programming for an estimated average of five (5) youths.

Probation seeks to expand its continuum of care by contracting with community-based organizations capable of delivering structured, trauma-informed reentry programming. Least restrictive placement options represent a critical step-down in the rehabilitative continuum, bridging the gap between secure confinement and full community reintegration.

**Submission method:** Completed proposals must be submitted **online** through VCVIP at ventura.bonfirehub.com per instructions. No hard copy, oral, telegraphic, electronic mail, facsimile, or telephone proposals or modifications will be considered.

The contract resulting from this solicitation will have a maximum term of three years. This includes a base period of two (2) years, with the possibility of three (3) optional one-year extension.

Proposals submitted hereunder shall be firm for 120 calendar days from the due date unless otherwise qualified.

The successful offeror shall be chosen in accordance with, but not limited to, the following criteria:

• Proven Performance
• Compliance with Contract Terms and Conditions
• Requirement/Specifications
• Cost

The County reserves the right to schedule site visits to offeror’s facilities or a current operational site in order to assess the capability and ability of the offeror to fulfill the contract.