The County of Mendocino is soliciting proposals for on-site haircut services for male and female justice-involved youth under age 25 involved in the juvenile justice system. The resulting contract will provide on-site haircutting services through the Mendocino County Probation Department. This is a service procurement rather than a grant program, and responses must be submitted in paper format by the stated deadline.
The County of Mendocino seeks qualified, licensed mental health professionals or agencies to provide comprehensive psychological evaluation services for children, youth, parents, and caregivers involved in its Family and Children’s Services program. Services include psychological and bonding/attachment evaluations, clinical observations, consultation, written reports, and expert testimony, with assessments that are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ inclusive, and available in English and Spanish. The assessments are intended to support child-safety decisions, treatment recommendations, case planning, court decision-making, and permanency outcomes, with appropriate in-person, community-based, or secure telehealth delivery.
The County of Mendocino seeks qualified, licensed mental health professionals or agencies to provide comprehensive psychological evaluation services for children, youth, parents, and caregivers involved in its Family and Children’s Services program. Services include psychological and bonding/attachment evaluations, clinical observations, consultation, written reports, and expert testimony, with assessments that are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ inclusive, and available in English and Spanish. The assessments are intended to support child-safety decisions, treatment recommendations, case planning, court decision-making, and permanency outcomes, with appropriate in-person, community-based, or secure telehealth delivery.
Sole Source:Skip—even under $10,000 (goods) or $25,000 (services), pivot to a cooperative path immediately.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS); you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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County of Mendocino, CA adheres strictly to competitive bidding; there’s no evidence of practical sole source awards.
Tactic:Bypass sole source and move to cooperative purchasing to avoid the 5% local vendor preference and low competitive bid thresholds ($10,000 goods; $25,000 services).
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The county uses cooperative purchasing. They participate in Sourcewell and have previously bought via a Sourcewell agreement (e.g., VMWare credits). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 25, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Supervisors meeting featured public comments concerning cannabis cultivation regulations, licensing challenges, and communication difficulties with the county's cannabis department. The board also addressed administrative business within the consent calendar, including explanations for the discharge of uncollectible debt and a resolution to rename the Russian River Bridge as the Charlie Barra Memorial Bridge.
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the implementation of Measure B and the associated funding for Core 2.0 behavioral health programs. A significant portion of the meeting addressed homelessness initiatives, including the coordination with the justice system, the assessment of housing needs, and the importance of hiring personnel for navigation centers. The members debated the financial model for county medical mental health programs, specifically addressing lease agreements, reimbursement rates, and the sustainability of business models for facility operators. Finally, the board approved a motion for a five-year funding plan for the proposed program, with a requirement for a progress review after one year.
Menescino County Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
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The meeting centered on a permit modification request by the Menescino Unified School District regarding water infrastructure, specifically the conversion of a test well into a production well. The Commission discussed the necessity of hydrological studies, potential impacts on neighboring water sources, and the school district's adherence to prior permit conditions regarding water tank filling and usage during dry seasons. Staff proposed new, more stringent conditions for water drawdown limits during the dry season to address concerns about drought resiliency and fair water distribution. Commissioners agreed to continue with the hearing to seek further information from environmental health and the applicant before reaching a final decision.
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