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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Menescino County Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
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.
Mendocino Historical Review Board Meeting
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed correspondence regarding a proposed training orientation session and reviewed public input concerning an upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting and historical property inventory updates in the historic village. Additionally, the board conducted a public hearing for a permit application regarding the installation of a concrete walkway and ramp at the Beacon Building to ensure ADA compliance and improve accessibility.
Mendocino County Coastal Permit Administrator Hearing
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The meeting centered on a waterfront development permit request involving the removal of an existing cabin and the construction of a new driveway, parking area, and detached house, including septic system and well installation. Due to newly discovered information regarding the water supply on the site, the administrator, with the support of the applicant's agent, decided to extend the item indefinitely until adequate water source information can be provided.
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