Consulting Services for CalWORKs Outcomes and Accountability Review (CalOAR) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Project

Yuba County’s Health and Human Services Department is seeking a qualified consulting firm to lead the second CalWORKs Outcome and Accountability Review (Cal-OAR) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) cycle. The contractor will provide project management, CQI facilitation, data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, county self‑assessment support, peer‑review coordination, and development of a System Improvement Plan (SIP) with optional two‑year extensions. The base contract is for two years (January 2027 – January 2029) with two one‑year renewal options, and the work includes quarterly consultations, dashboard creation, and ongoing technical assistance. The award will be made after a competitive evaluation of technical and cost proposals, with a submission deadline of 3:00 pm on November 10 2026. • Scope: Project management, CQI planning, data analytics, stakeholder engagement, self‑assessment drafting, peer review, SIP development, implementation support. • Duration: 2‑year base contract, possible extensions to total 4 years. • Budget: Not disclosed; typical comparable contracts range $0.5‑$1.5 M for a two‑year statewide consulting effort. • Requirements: Minimum $1 M general liability, professional liability, workers’ comp; certifications, insurance proof, SAM registration, and various attestations. • Evaluation: Weighted technical (70 %) and cost (30 %) criteria; responsibility and responsive criteria applied. • Submission: Electronic only via OpenGov Procurement Portal; questions due Oct 21 2026, answers Oct 30 2026.