Meeting Date: October 12, 2026
Subject: RECEIVE updates on FDGCWN Request for Proposals (RFP) Service Providers and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Lead Entity
Submitted For: Transitional Community Advisory Body
Presenter: ORESJ Staff
Contact: Jessica Travenia, jessica.travenia@oresj.cccounty.us
Information:
TCAB will receive an update regarding the procurement timelines for the Federal D. Glover Community Wellness Network (FDGCWN) Service Provider Request for Proposals (RFP #255) and Lead Entity Request for Qualifications (RFQ #0038).
Referral History and Update:
TCAB has played an advisory role in the development and implementation of both procurements, including review of solicitation materials, identification of community priorities, outreach to prospective applicants, and recommendations regarding the evaluation and selection processes.
Service Provider RFP #255
The Request for Proposals for Rapid Response Service Providers was released on July 23, 2026. The solicitation sought community-based organizations to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and healing-centered services to Black/African American communities throughout Contra Costa County across six priority service areas:
Behavioral Health;
Housing Navigation;
Maternal and Infant Health;
Reentry Support and Restorative Alternatives;
Public Benefit and Resource Navigation; and
Preventative Health Care.
The RFP closed on September 4, 2026.
Staff will provide available updates
Lead Entity RFQ #0038
The Lead Entity RFQ closed on August 6, 2026.
The five-member review panel completed the initial qualifications review process consistent with County procurement requirements as of September 11, 2026.
Staff will provide available updates regarding:
RFQ Phase 2 Submissions Due 10/14
RFQ Lead Entity Interviews 10/21
RFQ Lead Entity Consensus 10/29
DUE: RFQ Notification Letters out 10/30
RFP and RFQ Selections Anticipated for Equity Approval 11/16
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