Out of Home Care Services

This solicitation seeks proposals to deliver out‑of‑home care services for children placed in the custody of Cuyahoga County’s Division of Children and Family Services. The work includes providing foster care, group home or other custodial placements that support the physical and emotional development of each child. The County requires bidders to be certified small‑businesses and to hold the official RFP (“Plan Holder of Record”) before submitting a proposal. Submissions may be made either physically to the County Purchasing office or electronically via the Supplier Portal, with a single method required. A pre‑proposal telephone conference is scheduled to clarify procedural matters, but detailed technical specifications are available only upon request. • Target service: out‑of‑home child care (foster care, group homes, etc.) • Eligibility: Cuyahoga County certified small businesses that are plan‑holders • Submission deadline: Jan 26 2026, 11:00 AM (both physical and electronic) • Procurement method: Formal RFP, full and open competition, small‑business set‑aside