When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 11, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $65,000.

It was issued by Superior Court Of California, County Of Merced. The work is located in Merced, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Demonstrated experience in court-related alternative dispute resolution services. Established partnerships with local mediation and legal service providers. Proven track record handling variable caseloads for government or judicial agencies. Ability to conduct outreach and program promotion in California.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Services (Due June 27, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Merced, California, United StatesPosted: June 10th, 2026Deadline: June 27th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Merced County seeks a provider for alternative dispute resolution services, including mediation for various court cases and program coordination with local providers.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must comply with California Business and Professions Code sections 465 et seq.
Must comply with ethical standards for neutrals.
Panel mediators must have completed at least 40 hours of mediation training, or qualify as a mediator for the United States District Court for the Northern District of California or any superior court in a neighboring county.
Must have at least five civil mediations of either limited or unlimited jurisdiction of at least two hours in length, or ten small claims, civil harassment, or unlawful detainers day-of-court mediations referred by the court with a letter of recommendation.
Must be in good standing in California.
Must meet the CCR section 3608 Grant Application Requirements.
Must submit a technical proposal and a cost proposal.
Must provide a detailed line-item budget and budget justification.
Must provide a not to exceed total for all work and expenses.

BUDGET

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$65,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

RFP issued: June 3rd, 2026

Deadline for questions: June 11th, 2026

Questions and answers posted: June 17th, 2026

Latest date and time proposal may be submitted: June 24th, 2026, at 5:00pm

Anticipated interview dates: June 25th, 2026

Evaluation of proposals: June 26th, 2026

Notice of Intent to Award: June 29th, 2026

Negotiations and execution of contract: June 30th, 2026

Contract start date: July 1st, 2026

Contract end date: June 30th, 2029

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 11th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Superior Court Of California, County Of Merced

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Merced, California is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services. The scope includes mediation and facilitation of small claims, unlawful detainers, mandatory settlement conferences, and both civil limited and unlimited cases within the local courts.

Key responsibilities involve promoting awareness of mediation services to potential litigants and implementing a coordinated dispute resolution program to efficiently resolve disputes. The vendor will also develop cooperative partnerships with local service providers, ensuring the continued availability and improvement of court-connected mediation services. Regular follow-up surveys must be conducted to collect feedback from disputants, and the contractor is expected to achieve full coverage and timely resolution of all assigned cases, meeting established deadlines and performance standards. Caseloads will fluctuate based on the court's current needs.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 11, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $65,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Superior Court Of California, County Of Merced. The work is located in Merced, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Demonstrated experience in court-related alternative dispute resolution services
Established partnerships with local mediation and legal service providers
Proven track record handling variable caseloads for government or judicial agencies
Ability to conduct outreach and program promotion in California

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