CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work Employment Services

The County of Orange Social Services Agency is seeking a provider for CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work employment services, including subsidized employment, vocational training, job search, job placement, and employment counseling, under an estimated three-year contract of up to $18 million.

Orange County > Social Services Agency > Procurement and Contract Services


General
Open
Oct 13, 2026 11:00 PM
Sep 11, 2026 08:52 AM
$18,000,000.00
3 years base + 1 × 2 years option
Small BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
leanne.yuasa@ssa.ocgov.com
Submission Instructions
Description

The County of Orange Social Services Agency is soliciting proposals for Employment Services supporting California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Welfare-to-Work participants. The scope includes employment preparation and counseling, job search and job-readiness assistance, job placement, domestic abuse services, distance learning, subsidized employment, and vocational training. The selected provider must support participants with barriers to employment and, for subsidized employment, administer participant payroll. The solicitation requires at least five consecutive years of recent experience providing the same or similar services. The anticipated award is one three-year contract beginning on or about July 1, 2027, with an estimated maximum value of $18,000,000, based on approximately $6,000,000 per year. The County may renew the agreement for an additional two-year term, subject to performance and continued funding. Responses must address the required compliance statements, company profile and references, organizational and staffing information, service approach, pricing, financial capacity, and required certifications and attestations.

Classification Codes
NAICS624310Vocational Rehabilitation Services
PSCU006Vocational/Technical
Smart Codes
employment servicesjob placement servicesvocational training
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 29, 2026 11:00 PM-Question Submission Deadline
Oct 13, 2026 11:00 PM-RFP Submittal Closing
Nov 19, 2026-Interviews with Top-Ranked Firms (optional)
The solicitation states that interviews may be conducted in person but does not provide a meeting location or joining information.
Requirements
Required
Required
  • Minimum 5 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
rfp091126cSep 11, 2026 08:52 AM
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