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Attachment P Written Evaluation Questions/Considerations

A. Written Response and the Innovative Program Services to be Provided Replies must include a description of the services to be provided with an explanation of how the proposed services will specifically advance the Department’s vision and major goals as outlined in the solicitation’s Statement of Purpose. (Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

Rating Criteria Explanation Maximum

Number of Points (circle one)

The written response includes a thorough description of the services to be provided with an explanation of how the proposed services will specifically advance the Department’s vision and major goals as outlined in the solicitation’s Statement of Purpose. The Respondent has proposed and described, in detail, with clarity, using concrete and specific examples, the innovative nature of the program services. The Respondent has proposed services that exceed the minimum requirements and are clearly aligned with the Department’s mission and major goals.

3 points

The written response includes an adequate description of the services to be provided with an adequate explanation of how the proposed services will specifically advance the Department’s vision and major goals as outlined in the solicitation’s Statement of Purpose. The Respondent has proposed and described, with adequate detail and clarity, using a sufficient number of concrete and specific examples, the innovative nature of the program services. The Respondent has proposed services that meet the minimum requirements and are adequately aligned with the Department’s mission and major goals.

2 points

The written response includes a mediocre description of the services to be provided with a mediocre explanation of how the proposed services will specifically advance the Department’s vision and major goals as outlined in the solicitation’s Statement of Purpose. The Respondent has proposed and described, with a modicum of detail and clarity, using a modicum of concrete and specific examples, the innovative nature of the program services. The Respondent has proposed services that do not consistently meet all the minimum requirements and do not consistently align with the Department’s mission and major goals.

1 point

The written response does not include a description of the services to be provided with an explanation of how the proposed services will specifically advance the Department’s vision and major goals as outlined in the solicitation’s Statement of Purpose or, such a description is included but it is a poor response. The Respondent has not proposed and described, with enough detail and clarity, or a sufficient number of concrete and specific examples, the innovative nature of the program services. The Respondent has proposed services that do not meet all the minimum requirements and do not align with the Department’s mission and major goals.

0 points

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(Evaluated by Residential)

Final Score: _____ Initials and Date: _______________

B. Delinquency Programming The Respondent shall propose, required (and optionally, additional) delinquency programming for youth which utilizes evidence-based or promising practices designed to reduce the influence of specific risk factors and to increase specific protective factors related to re-offending behavior. The Respondent shall match youth to these delinquency interventions based on the results of a risk and needs assessment. The solicitation’s Delinquency Interventions and Treatment Services table has not been altered. The written response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required. (Weighted: 10 Max Points: 30)

Rating Criteria Explanation Maximum

Number of Points (circle one)

The Respondent has proposed the required delinquency programming for youth which utilizes evidence-based or promising practices that are clearly designed to reduce the influence of specific risk factors and to increase specific protective factors related to re-offending behavior. The Respondent has clearly described its process for matching youth to delinquency interventions that are based on the results of a risk and needs assessment. The solicitation’s Delinquency Interventions and Treatment Services table has not been altered. The Respondent has thoroughly addressed the additional requirements.

3 Points

The Respondent has proposed the required delinquency programming for youth which utilizes evidence-based or promising practices that are clearly designed to reduce the influence of specific risk factors and to increase specific protective factors related to re-offending behavior. The Respondent has adequately described its process for matching youth to delinquency interventions that are based on the results of a risk and needs assessment. The solicitation’s Delinquency Interventions and Treatment Services table has minor revisions. The Respondent has adequately addressed the additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has proposed some of the required delinquency programming for youth which utilizes evidence-based or promising practices that are clearly designed to reduce the influence of specific risk factors and to increase specific protective factors related to re-offending behavior. The Respondent has not adequately described its process for matching youth to delinquency interventions that are based on the results of a risk and needs assessment. The solicitation’s Delinquency Interventions and Treatment Services table has major revisions. The Respondent has not adequately addressed the additional requirements.

1 Point

The Respondent has not proposed the required delinquency programming for youth which utilizes evidence-based or promising practices that have designed to reduce the influence of specific risk factors and to increase specific protective factors related to re-offending behavior. The Respondent has failed to describe its process for matching youth to delinquency interventions that are based on the results of a risk and needs assessment. The solicitation’s Delinquency Interventions and Treatment Services table has erroneous revisions. The Respondent has failed to address the additional requirements.

0 Points

(Evaluated by Residential and OHS Mental Health)

C. Gender-specific Services The Respondent shall propose gender-specific services in all its program components, delinquency interventions, and treatment services. For each program component, delinquency intervention, and treatment service, the proposed gender-specific services will systematically address the special needs of adolescents while empowering the youth voice. Proposed services shall address the unique needs of the youth by utilizing evidence-based techniques that are specific to the youth. This includes, but is not limited to: the identification of risk factors (characteristics that are likely to provide a negative outcome) and protective factors (characteristics that are less likely to provide a negative outcome) that hinder pro-social behavior, responsible decision-making, skills and competencies that promote responsible behavior, parenting, health, and communication techniques. The written response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required.

(Weighted: 10 Max Points: 30)

Rating Criteria Explanation Maximum

Number of Points (circle one)

The Respondent has clearly described its proposed gender-specific services for all its program components, delinquency interventions, and treatment services. The written response clearly articulates how the special needs of adolescents will systematically be addressed while empowering the youth voice, how it will recognize risk factors (characteristics that are likely to provide a negative outcome) and protective factors (characteristics that are less likely to provide a negative outcome) that hinder pro-social behavior, responsible decision-making, skills and competencies that promote responsible behavior, parenting, health, and communication techniques. The Respondent has thoroughly addressed the additional requirements.

3 Points

The Respondent has adequately described proposed gender-specific services for all its program components, delinquency interventions, and treatment services. The written response adequately articulates how the special needs of adolescents will systematically be addressed while empowering the youth voice. The proposed programming is somewhat detailed and gives some examples of how it will recognize risk factors (characteristics that are likely to provide a negative outcome) and protective factors (characteristics that are less likely to provide a negative outcome) that hinder pro-social behavior, responsible decision-making, skills and competencies that promote responsible behavior, parenting, health, and communication techniques. The Respondent has adequately addressed the additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has not adequately described its proposed gender-specific services for all its program components, delinquency interventions, and treatment services and does not adequately articulate how the special needs of adolescents will systematically be addressed while empowering the youth voice. The proposed programming is not sufficiently detailed and does not give many examples how it will recognize risk factors (characteristics that are likely to provide a negative outcome) and protective factors (characteristics that are less likely to provide a negative outcome) that hinder pro-social behavior, responsible decision-making, skills and competencies that promote responsible behavior, parenting, health, and communication techniques. The Respondent has not adequately addressed the additional requirements.

1 Point

The Respondent has failed to describe its proposed gender-specific services for all its program components, delinquency interventions, and treatment services. The written response does not articulate how the special needs of adolescents will systematically be addressed while empowering the youth voice, is not detailed and doesn’t give examples of how it will recognize risk factors (characteristics that are likely to provide a negative outcome) and protective factors (characteristics that are less likely to provide a negative outcome) that hinder pro-social behavior, responsible decision-making, skills and competencies that promote responsible behavior, parenting, health, and communication techniques. The Respondent has not addressed the additional requirements.

0 Points

(Evaluated by OHS Mental Health and Residential)

D. Restorative Justice Philosophy The Respondent shall propose comprehensive programming that reflects Restorative Justice philosophy and describe how it will implement restorative justice practices, protect the public, hold offenders accountable, offer opportunities for competency development, demonstrate an understanding of restorative justice principles and the vocabulary of restorative practices, use restorative language, facilitate dialogue that promotes ideas for making things right when harm has occurred and use restorative practices such as nonviolent communication to contribute to the wellbeing of youth. The written response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required. (Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

Rating Criteria Explanation Maximum

Number of Points (circle one)

The Respondent has clearly described its proposed comprehensive programming that reflects Restorative Justice philosophy and describe how it will implement restorative justice practices, protect the public, hold offenders accountable, offer opportunities for competency development, demonstrate an understanding of restorative justice principles and the vocabulary of restorative practices, use restorative language, facilitate dialogue that promotes ideas for making things right when harm has occurred and use restorative practices such as nonviolent communication to contribute to the wellbeing of youth. The Respondent has thoroughly addressed the additional requirements.

3 Points

The Respondent has adequately described its proposed comprehensive programming that reflects Restorative Justice philosophy and describe how it will implement restorative justice practices, protect the public, hold offenders accountable, offer opportunities for competency development, demonstrate an understanding of restorative justice principles and the vocabulary of restorative practices, use restorative language, facilitate dialogue that promotes ideas for making things right when harm has occurred and use restorative practices such as nonviolent communication to contribute to the wellbeing of youth. The Respondent has adequately addressed the additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has not adequately described its proposed comprehensive programming that reflects Restorative Justice philosophy and describe how it will implement restorative justice practices, protect the public, hold offenders accountable, offer opportunities for competency development, demonstrate an understanding of restorative justice principles and the vocabulary of restorative practices, use restorative language, facilitate dialogue that promotes ideas for making things right when harm has occurred and use restorative practices such as nonviolent communication to contribute to the wellbeing of youth. The Respondent has not adequately addressed the additional requirements.

1 Point

The Respondent has failed to describe its proposed comprehensive programming that reflects Restorative Justice philosophy and describe how it will implement restorative justice practices, protect the public, hold offenders accountable, offer opportunities for competency development, demonstrate an understanding of restorative justice principles and the vocabulary of restorative practices, use restorative language, facilitate dialogue that promotes ideas for making things right when harm has occurred and use restorative practices such as nonviolent communication to contribute to the wellbeing of youth. The Respondent has failed to address the additional requirements stated.

0 Points

E. Behavior Management System The Respondent shall propose a behavior management and a positive reinforcement system that fosters accountability. The Respondent shall describe how it will incorporate principles and practices related to trauma-informed care into the behavior management system. The Respondent shall describe how it will ensure that all staff, including subcontractors and volunteers, will be fully trained in the implementation of the proposed behavior management system. The written response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required. (Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

Rating Criteria Explanation Maximum

Number of Points (circle one)

The Respondent has thoroughly articulated a written response for a behavior management and a positive reinforcement system that fosters accountability and has described, in detail and with clarity, how it will incorporate principles and practices related to trauma-informed care, problem behavior identification, individualized behavior plans, smart consequences and incentives and rewards for positive behaviors. The Respondent has described, in detail and with clarity, how it will ensure that all staff, including subcontractors, volunteers and educators will be fully trained in the implementation of the proposed behavior management system. The Respondent has thoroughly addressed the additional requirements.

3 Points

The Respondent has adequately articulated a written response for a behavior management and a positive reinforcement system that fosters accountability and has described, with adequate detail and with clarity, how it will incorporate principles and practices related to trauma-informed care, problem behavior identification, individualized behavior plans, smart consequences and incentives and rewards for positive behaviors. The Respondent has described, with adequate detail and with clarity, how it will ensure that all staff, including subcontractors, volunteers and educators will be fully trained in the implementation of the proposed behavior management system. The Respondent has adequately addressed the additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has not adequately articulated a written response for a behavior management and a positive reinforcement system that fosters accountability and has described, with minimal detail and with clarity, how it will incorporate principles and practices related to trauma-informed care problem behavior identification, individualized behavior plans, smart consequences and incentives and rewards for positive behaviors. The Respondent has described, with minimal detail and with clarity, how it will ensure that all staff, including subcontractors, volunteers and educators will be fully trained in the implementation of the proposed behavior management system. The Respondent has not adequately addressed the additional requirements.

1 Point

The Respondent has failed to articulate a written response for a behavior management and a positive reinforcement system that fosters accountability and has failed to describe, with detail and with clarity, how it will incorporate principles and practices related to trauma-informed care problem behavior identification, individualized behavior plans, smart consequences and incentives and rewards for positive behaviors. The Respondent has failed to describe, with detail and with clarity, how it will ensure that all staff, including subcontractors, volunteers and educators will be fully trained in the implementation of the proposed behavior management system. The Respondent has failed to address the additional requirements.

0 Points

F. Academic Services The Respondent shall propose academic services to be provided by the local county school board prior to the implementation of the Florida Scholars Academy and include an innovative plan for those youth with career and technical education goals and includes options for those youth who have their High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). The Respondent shall describe mentoring and job placement and provide a detailed daily activity schedule which includes all program services. The written response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required. (Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

Rating Criteria Explanation Maximum

Number of Points (circle one)

The Respondent has thoroughly articulated a written response with specific academic services to be provided by the local county school board prior to the implementation of the Florida Scholars Academy and includes an innovative plan for those youth with career and technical education goals and includes options for those youth who have their high school diploma or GED. The written response includes a detailed assessment protocol upon admission to identify interests and aptitudes to expedite the youth’s engagement in a particular track. The written response clearly documents the importance of building a partnership with local boards and school boards and includes a plan for the provision of career and technical education that includes a wide range of track options considering interests, aptitudes, and skills of youth. The written response describes a comprehensive approach for ensuring each child receives appropriate academic and career and technical education services. The Respondent documents the importance of continuing a youth’s academic time outside of the school day through opportunities such as mentoring and tutoring. The Respondent has thoroughly addressed the additional requirements.

3 Points

The Respondent has adequately articulated a written response that provides clear academic services to be provided by the local county school board prior to the implementation of the Florida Scholars Academy and includes an innovative plan for those youth with career and technical education goals and includes options for those youth who have their high school diploma or GED. The Respondent describes a somewhat detailed approach to ensure that each child receives appropriate academic, career, and technical education services and has documented the importance building a partnership with local boards and school boards. The plan contains a strong emphasis on mentoring and tutoring. The Respondent has adequately addressed the additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has not adequately articulated a written response that includes specific academic services to be provided by the local county school board prior to the implementation of the Florida Scholars Academy and includes an innovative plan for those youth with career and technical education goals and includes options for those youth who have their high school diploma or GED. The written response is limited in detailing the approach for ensuring each child receives appropriate academic, career, and technical education services. The plan to ensure each youth receives the academic and career and technical education services needed is also limited in detail. The Respondent has not adequately addressed the additional requirements.

1 Point

The Respondent has failed to articulate a written response that includes specific academic services to be provided by the local county school board prior to the implementation of the Florida Scholars Academy and includes an innovative plan for those youth with career and technical education goals and includes options for those youth who have their high school diploma or GED. The Respondent’s plan does not contain key elements to ensure that each youth’s academic, career and technical education service needs are met. The plan does not contain any information related to mentoring and/or tutoring. The Respondent has failed to address the additional requirements.

0 Points

(Evaluated by Office of Education)

G. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Services The Respondent shall describe which Industry Certifications from the current Master Credentials List will be utilized in the resulting Contract and how and when the certifications will be provided. The Respondent shall describe how they will provide the Florida Ready to Work Soft Skills Credential, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour training course and certification, and the First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training and certification, to youth within the first two months of the youth’s entry into the program. The Respondent shall describe, in detail, how its services will give youth an occupational advantage in their own community. The written response must meet the requirements in all the solicitation attachments.

(Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

Rating Criteria Explanation Maximum

Number of Points (circle one)

The Respondent has proposed specific and current Industry Certifications from the current Master Credentials List with excellent detail as to how they plan to incorporate the training into their program and daily activity schedule. The Respondent has described how they will provide the Florida Ready to Work Soft Skills Credential, the OSHA 10 training, and the First/Aid/CPR training and certifications within the first two months of a youth’s entry into the program. The Respondent has described, with clarity and with detail, how its services will give youth an occupational advantage in their own community. The Respondent has thoroughly addressed any additional requirements.

3 Points

The Respondent has proposed specific Industry Certifications from the current Master Credentials List with some detail as to how they plan to incorporate the training into their program and daily activity schedule. The Respondent has described how they will provide the Florida Ready to Work Soft Skills Credential, the OSHA 10 training, and the First/Aid/CPR training and certifications within the first two months of a youth’s entry into the program. The Respondent has described how its services will give youth an occupational advantage in their own community. The Respondent has addressed any additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has not described with adequate detail their proposed specific Industry Certifications from the current Master Credentials List as to how they plan to incorporate the training into their program and daily activity schedule. The Respondent has not sufficiently described how they will provide the Florida Ready to Work Soft Skills Credential, the OSHA 10 training, and the First/Aid/CPR training and certifications within the first two months of a youth’s entry into the program. The Respondent did not describe how its services will give youth an occupational advantage in their own community. The Respondent has addressed any additional requirements.

1 Point

The Respondent has not described their proposed specific Industry Certifications from the current Master Credentials List as to how they plan to incorporate the training into their program and daily activity schedule.

The Respondent has not described how they will provide the Florida Ready to Work Soft Skills Credential, the OSHA 10 training, and the First/Aid/CPR training and certifications within the first two months of a youth’s entry into the program. The Respondent did not describe how its services will give youth an occupational advantage in their own community. The Respondent did not address any additional requirements.

0 Points

(Evaluated by Office of Postsecondary and Workforce Education)

H. Recreation Therapy and Leisure Time Activities The Respondent shall provide daily recreation and leisure time activities in ways that are physically challenging, academic , therapeutic, and constructive. Recreational activities shall be separate and distinct from mental health and substance abuse treatment services, and therefore shall be clearly identified as having separate designated times on the daily activity schedule from treatment services. The Respondent shall employ a Recreational Therapist to provide therapeutic recreational activities. The Recreational Therapist must have a bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as recreation, leisure studies, or physical education), with a minimum of one year of related experience working with youth. The written response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required. (Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

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Number of Points (circle one)

The Respondent has proposed daily recreation and leisure time activities that are physically challenging, academic , therapeutic, and constructive. Recreational activities are shown to be separate and distinct from treatment services and are clearly identified as having separate designated times on the daily activity schedule. The Respondent has offered to employ a Recreational Therapist who has a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as recreation, leisure studies, or physical education), with a minimum of one year of related experience working with youth. Certification as a Recreational Therapist is preferred. The Respondent has thoroughly addressed the additional requirements.

3 Points

The Respondent has proposed daily recreation and leisure time activities that are physically challenging, academic , therapeutic, and constructive. Recreational activities are shown to be separate and distinct from treatment services and are clearly identified as having separate designated times on the daily activity schedule. The Respondent has offered to employ a Recreational Therapist who has a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as recreation, leisure studies, or physical education), with a minimum of one year of related experience working with youth. Certification as a Recreational Therapist is preferred. The Respondent has adequately addressed the additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has proposed daily recreation and leisure time activities that are physically challenging, academic , therapeutic, and constructive. Recreational activities are shown to be separate and distinct from treatment services and are clearly identified as having separate designated times on the daily activity schedule from mental health and substance abuse treatment services. The Respondent has offered to employ a Recreational Therapist who has a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as recreation, leisure studies, or physical education), with a minimum of one year of related experience working with youth. Certification as a Recreational Therapist is preferred. The Respondent has not adequately addressed the additional requirements.

1 Point

The Respondent has not proposed daily recreation and leisure time activities that are physically challenging, academic , therapeutic, and constructive. Recreational activities have not been shown to be separate and distinct from treatment services and are clearly identified as having separate designated times on the daily activity schedule.

The Respondent has offered to employ a Recreational Therapist who has a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as recreation, leisure studies, or physical education), with a minimum of one year of related experience working with youth. Certification as a Recreational Therapist is preferred.

The Respondent has failed to address the additional requirements.

0 Points

I. Living Environment The Respondent shall propose a program that promotes mentoring, positive role modeling and positive one-on-one and small group interactions and interventions while maintaining an environment that promotes a therapeutic environment for the youth. The Respondent shall describe how it will ensure that the following components are implemented: input from youth on rules governing community living, the promotion of effective communication, relationship development, respect for self and others, visitation and access to modes of communication, community interactions, appropriate clothing and a clean, safe and humane living environment. The written response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required. (Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

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Number of Points (circle one)

The Respondent has proposed and clearly articulated its plans for the creation and maintenance of a living environment that promotes mentoring, positive role modeling and positive one-on-one and small group interactions and interventions while maintaining an environment that promotes a therapeutic environment for the youth. The Respondent has thoroughly, clearly and in detail, described how it will ensure that the components (briefly described above) will be implemented. The Respondent has thoroughly addressed the additional requirements.

3 Points

The Respondent has proposed and sufficiently articulated its plans for the creation and maintenance of a living environment that promotes mentoring, positive role modeling and positive one-on-one and small group interactions and interventions while maintaining an environment that promotes a therapeutic environment for the youth. The Respondent has adequately described how it will ensure that the components (briefly described above) will be implemented. The Respondent has adequately addressed the additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has proposed and not adequately articulated its plans for the creation and maintenance of a living environment that promotes mentoring, positive role modeling and positive one-on-one and small group interactions and interventions while maintaining an environment that promotes a therapeutic environment for the youth. The Respondent has minimally described how it will ensure that the components (briefly described above) will be implemented. The Respondent has not adequately addressed the additional requirements.

1 Point

The Respondent has failed to adequately articulate its plans for the creation and maintenance of a living environment that promotes mentoring, positive role modeling and positive one-on-one and small group interactions and interventions while maintaining an environment that promotes a therapeutic environment for the youth. The Respondent has not adequately described how it will ensure that the components (briefly described above) will be implemented. The Respondent has failed to address the additional requirements.

0 Points

J. Community Involvement Opportunities and Pro-Social Activities The Respondent shall describe what community involvement opportunities exist, what specific programs and activities will be implemented and will precisely outline how else it will engage with the community to provide youth with off-campus activities (as permitted and as set forth in Rule 63E-7, F.A.C. and pursuits that support transition back into the community. The written response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required. (Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

Rating Criteria Explanation Maximum

Number of Points (circle one)

The Respondent has described, clearly and with explicit details, what community involvement opportunities exist, which specific programs and activities will be implemented and has precisely outlined how else it will engage with the community to provide youth with off-campus activities (as permitted and as set forth in Rule 63E-7, F.A.C.) and pursuits that support transition back into the community. The Respondent has thoroughly addressed the additional requirements.

3 Points

The Respondent has described, with adequate clarity and detail, what community involvement opportunities exist, which specific programs and activities will be implemented and has adequately described how else it will engage with the community to provide youth with off-campus activities (as permitted and as set forth in Rule 63E-7, F.A.C.)

and pursuits that support transition back into the community. The Respondent has adequately addressed the additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has described, with a modicum of clarity and detail, what community involvement opportunities exist, which specific programs and activities will be implemented and has minimally described how else it will engage with the community to provide youth with off-campus activities (as permitted and as set forth in Rule 63E-7, F.A.C.)

and pursuits that support transition back into the community. The Respondent has not adequately addressed the additional requirements.

1 Point

The Respondent has not described, with clarity and detail, what community involvement opportunities exist, which specific programs and activities will be implemented and has not described how else it will engage with the community to provide youth with off-campus activities (as permitted and as set forth in Rule 63E-7, F.A.C.) and pursuits that support transition back into the community. The Respondent has failed to address the additional requirements stated.

0 Points

K. Discharge Planning and Transition Services The Respondent shall provide a description of its discharge planning and transition services. The written response shall include a detailed description of how discharge placement planning will begin at program admission. The Respondent shall employ a Transition Services Manager (TSM) to coordinate these services and must possess the stated qualifications and experience. The written response shall include example of a self-sufficiency assessment, plan, and a description of the services to be provided to include future economic self-sufficiency in both traditional and non-traditional setting, safe and affordable housing, conditional release, job training and retention, placement, and childcare, where appropriate. The written response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required. (Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

Rating Criteria Explanation Maximum

Number of Points (circle one)

The Respondent has provided, with clarity and precision, a description of its discharge planning and transition services. The written response includes a detailed description of how discharge placement planning will begin at program admission. The Respondent shall employ a Transition Services Manager (TSM) to coordinate these services. The written response exceeds the stated qualifications, required experience and includes a detailed example of a self-sufficiency assessment, plan and a description of the services to be provided which exceed the minimum requirements: future economic self-sufficiency in both traditional and non-traditional setting, safe and affordable housing, conditional release, job training and retention, placement and child care, where appropriate.

The Respondent has thoroughly addressed the additional requirements.

3 Points

The Respondent has provided, with some clarity and precision, a description of its discharge planning and transition services. The written response includes a somewhat detailed description of how discharge placement planning will begin at program admission. The written response states that the TSM shall possess the stated qualifications, required experience, and includes an example, with some detail, of a self-sufficiency assessment, plan and a description of the services to be provided which include the minimum requirements: future economic self-sufficiency in both traditional and non-traditional setting, safe and affordable housing, conditional release, job training and retention, placement and child care, where appropriate. The Respondent has adequately addressed the additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has provided, with a modicum of clarity and precision, a description of its discharge planning and transition services. The written response includes a modicum of detail describing how discharge placement planning will begin at program admission. The written response states that the Transition Services Manager will possess the stated qualifications, required experience and includes an example, with a modicum of detail, a self-sufficiency assessment, plan and a description of the services to be provided which include the minimum requirements: future economic self-sufficiency in both traditional and non-traditional setting, safe and affordable housing, conditional release, job training and retention, placement and child care, where appropriate. The Respondent has adequately addressed the additional requirements.

1 Point

The Respondent has not provided, with clarity and precision, a description of its discharge planning and transition services. The written response does not include details describing how discharge placement planning will begin at program admission. The written response fails to state that the TSM shall possess the stated qualifications and required experience and does not include a detailed example of a self-sufficiency assessment, plan and or a description of the services to be provided which include the minimum requirements: future economic self-sufficiency in both traditional and non-traditional setting, safe and affordable housing, conditional release, job training and retention, placement and child care, where appropriate. The Respondent has failed to address the additional requirements.

0 Points

L. Staffing and Personnel The Respondent shall describe how it will ensure that sufficiently qualified staff are available to provide program services, and proper supervision of youth at all times, including how it will cover any staff shortages of any duration (including breaks). The Respondent will affirm its understanding that neither supervisors nor facility administration staff will be included in the stated minimum staff to youth ratios while performing their regularly scheduled activities and that clinical staff will not be included in the stated minimum staff to youth ratios.

The written response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required. (Weighted: 10 Max Points: 30)

Rating Criteria Explanation Maximum

Number of Points (circle one)

The Respondent has clearly described how it will ensure that sufficiently qualified staff are available to provide program services, and proper supervision of youth at all times, including how it will cover any staff shortages of any duration (including breaks) with specific examples. The Respondent has clearly affirmed its understanding that neither supervisors nor facility administration staff will be included in the stated minimum staff to youth ratios while performing their regularly scheduled activities and that clinical staff will not be included in the stated minimal staff to youth ratios. The Respondent has thoroughly addressed the additional requirements.

3 Points

The Respondent has adequately described how it will ensure that sufficiently qualified staff are available to provide program services, and proper supervision of youth at all times, including how it will cover any staff shortages of any duration (including breaks) with adequate examples. The Respondent has adequately affirmed its understanding that neither supervisors nor facility administration staff will be included in the stated minimum staff to youth ratios while performing their regularly scheduled activities and that clinical staff will not be included in the stated minimal staff to youth ratios. The Respondent has adequately addressed the additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has not adequately described how it will ensure that sufficiently qualified staff are available to provide program services, and proper supervision of youth at all times, including how it will cover any staff shortages of any duration (including breaks) with mediocre examples. The Respondent has not adequately affirmed its understanding that neither supervisors nor facility administration staff will be included in the stated minimum staff to youth ratios while performing their regularly scheduled activities and that clinical staff will not be included in the stated minimal staff to youth ratios. The Respondent has not adequately addressed the additional requirements.

1 Point

The Respondent has not described how it will ensure that sufficiently qualified staff are available to provide program services, and proper supervision of youth at all times, including how it will cover any staff shortages of any duration (including breaks) without examples. The Respondent has not affirmed its understanding that neither supervisors nor facility administration staff will be included in the stated minimum staff to youth ratios while performing their regularly scheduled activities and that clinical staff will not be included in the stated minimal staff to youth ratios.

The Respondent has failed to address the additional requirements.

0 Points

M. Staffing Levels The Respondent shall provide a detailed staffing plan to include position titles, qualifications, proposed working hours, and duties/responsibilities of all program staff. The plan must include licensure status of all proposed clinical staff and the details for the provision of clinical staff and clinical services to include weekends and evenings. The plan's details must be consistent with all other documents and exhibits in the written response. The Respondent shall describe in detail how it will provide uninterrupted physical sight and sound presence and supervision of youth, twenty-four (24) hours per day, every day of the year with no less than the minimally acceptable ratio of staff to youth. The Respondent shall state its unequivocal understanding that staff to youth ratios are always required in the presence of youth. The written response must meet the requirements in all the attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required. (Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

Rating Criteria Explanation Maximum

Number of Points (circle one)

The Respondent has provided a detailed staffing plan which includes position titles, qualifications, proposed working hours, and duties/responsibilities of all program staff. The plan includes the licensure status of all proposed clinical staff and the details for the provision of clinical staff and clinical services to include weekends and evenings. The plan's details are consistent with all other documents and exhibits in the written response. The Respondent has described in detail how it will provide uninterrupted physical sight and sound presence and supervision of youth, twenty-four (24) hours per day, every day of the year with no less than the minimally acceptable ratio of staff to youth. The Respondent has unequivocally stated its understanding that staff to youth ratios are always required in the presence of youth. The Respondent has thoroughly addressed the additional requirements.

3 Points

The Respondent has provided a somewhat detailed staffing plan which includes most of the following:

position titles, qualifications, proposed working hours, and duties/responsibilities of all program staff. The plan includes the licensure status of all proposed clinical staff and the details for the provision of clinical staff and clinical services to include weekends and evenings. The plan's details are mostly consistent with all other documents and exhibits in the written response. The Respondent has described with some detail how it will provide uninterrupted physical sight and sound presence and supervision of youth, twenty-four (24) hours per day, every day of the year with no less than the minimally acceptable ratio of staff to youth. The Respondent has stated, with some ambiguity, its understanding that staff to youth ratios are always required in the presence of youth. The Respondent has adequately addressed the additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has provided an inadequately detailed staffing plan which does not include most of the following: position titles, qualifications, proposed working hours, and duties/responsibilities of all program staff. The plan includes the licensure status of all proposed clinical staff and the details for the provision of clinical staff and clinical services to include weekends and evenings. The plan's details are not consistent with all other documents and exhibits in the written response. The Respondent has described with little detail how it will provide uninterrupted physical sight and sound presence and supervision of youth, twenty-four

(24) hours per day, every day of the year with no less than the minimally acceptable ratio of staff to youth.

The Respondent has stated, with some ambiguity, its understanding that staff to youth ratios are always required in the presence of youth The Respondent has not adequately addressed the additional requirements.

1 Point

The Respondent has provided an inadequately detailed staffing plan which does not include most of the following: position titles, qualifications, proposed working hours, and duties/responsibilities of all program staff. The plan includes the licensure status of all proposed clinical staff and the details for the provision of clinical staff and clinical services to include weekends and evenings. The plan's details are not consistent with all other documents and exhibits in the written response. The Respondent has described with little detail how it will provide uninterrupted physical sight and sound presence and supervision of youth, twenty-four

(24) hours per day, every day of the year with no less than the minimally acceptable ratio of staff to youth.

The Respondent has stated, with some ambiguity, its understanding that staff to youth ratios are always required in the presence of youth The Respondent has failed to state its understanding that staff to youth ratios are always required in the presence of youth The Respondent has failed to address the additional requirements.

0 Points

(Evaluated by Residential, Office of Health Services MH and Medical)

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N. Staff Training The Respondent shall provide a detailed training plan showing that all full-time and part-time direct care staff shall be trained in accordance with Rule 63H-3, F.A.C. and in addition to the Department’s learning management system training, direct care staff shall be trained in the solicitation’s stated minimal requirements: ethics, stress management, behavior management and modification, positive reinforcement strategies and techniques, emotional and behavioral development of children and adolescents, risk factors for delinquency, triggers and treatment, Physical development and common health issues, restorative justice philosophy and practices, trauma responsive services, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), victimization, exploitation, domestic violence, trauma, and recovery issues, CPR and AED, universal precautions and bloodborne pathogens, emergency evacuation procedures for youth with a medical alert system, for intake staff: Facility Entry Physical Health Screening Form and administration of the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument-Second Edition (MAYSI-2), CAT/RAY and other required intake processes and procedures, risk factors and triggers relating to homicidal risk and prevention, immediate access to emergency medical, mental health, and substance abuse services, the program’s treatment model, suicide prevention processes and procedures, Prison Rape Elimination Act, Motivational Interviewing. The Respondent shall articulate what additional training will be given and which staff will receive that training. The written response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required. (Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

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