10833 RFP Addendum_1.docx

RFP #10833

Addendum #1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

ADDENDUM #1

April 11, 2024

RFP Number: 10833

RFP Services: The Department is seeking a twenty-four (24)-bed nonsecure residential program for males appropriate for residential placement, between the ages of fourteen (14) and eighteen (18). Program services are to include innovations in delinquency programming and treatment services, as described in Attachment A, Services Sought, Attachment A-1, Health and Nursing Services, and all additional or relevant Office of Health Services (OHS) Attachments. The Department shall allow for the flexibility of beds, based on the Department’s needs for treatment services. The program shall be in a Department-owned building located at 4501 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32218 in DJJ’s Northeast Region or a Respondent-owned/leased building located in the State of Florida.

UNSPSC Codes: 93141500, 93141501, 93141502, 93141503, 93141504, 93141505, 93141506, 93141507

Subject: This Addendum contains questions received from potential Respondents, and the Department’s answers to the questions, as well as other language updates.

Deletions are indicated by “strikethrough”. Additions, updates or replacements are indicated by underscore. All changes are highlighted yellow for quick reference.

The Respondent agrees to provide CTE services which lead to career pathways with student outcomes, that must include identifying and providing instruction towards an Industry Certification earned from the Master Credentials List. The Respondent shall seek guidance from the Department’s Office of Workforce and Postsecondary Education; however, remain accountable for the provision of CTE services. See https://www.djj.state.fl.us/partners-providers-staff/procurement-and-contract-administration for a copy of the Master Credentials List.

1. Youth shall be enrolled in a training program or program of study, working towards an industry certification within the first three months of a students’ entry into in a moderate, high, or max-risk program. Students in high and max risk programs are expected to earn an industry certification upon release.

2. The Department requires all students to complete the Florida Ready to Work Soft Skills, OSHA 10, and CPR/First Aid training, within the first three months of the students’ entry into a moderate-risk program, six months prior to leaving a high-risk program, and twelve months prior to leaving a maximum-risk program. Youth that obtain a high school diploma or GED in high-risk and max-risk programs will begin OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid and Florida Ready to Work Soft Skills immediately upon completion to prepare for a CTE/pre-apprenticeship program. See Table Below:

a. Florida Ready to Work Soft Skills Credential interactive training program:

This non-cost program offers training to youth in a wide range of industry-specific and general employability skills, such as: communication, professionalism, teamwork, and critical thinking. By improving upon these skills, youth will increase their chances of finding employment upon residential release. To earn the Florida Soft Skills Credential, each youth must complete all four modules; including a pre-test, post-test, and pass a one-hour proctored assessment. The one-hour assessment shall be provided by proctors established by the Respondent.

Youth who pass the post-assessment will earn the Florida Soft Skills Credential signed by the Governor of the State of Florida.

b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour training course.

c. First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.

d. Industry Certification. Identify and develop a plan to provide instruction towards an Industry Certification from the Master Credentials List to be approved by the Director of Postsecondary Workforce Education.

The Respondent shall provide a copy of all the youth’s credentials earned in the youth’s Exit Portfolio upon completion.

The Department reserves the right to change CTE services being provided when it is in the best interest of the youth, in coordination with the Respondent, without the need for an Amendment to the resulting contract, via the Career and Technical Education Services Change Request Form. See https://www.djj.state.fl.us/partners-providers-staff procurement-and-contract-administration for a copy of the form. This foundation along with the students’ career assessment, will set students up to be better prepared for a career pathway towards earning credentials of value from the Master Credential List, and essentials skills to be successful in the workforce and in life.

3. The Respondent shall employ one CTE Coordinator to coordinate these services and include in its written response a detailed position description and schedule.

4. The Respondent shall describe what Career and Technical Education (CTE) services shall be proposed. The Respondent shall describe in detail, how the unique interests, aptitudes, and skills of the youth will be developed while building upon their existing strengths and in a manner supportive of their employability. The Respondent shall describe how its services will give youth an occupational advantage in their own community. The written response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required.

The Respondent shall coordinate academic services through the Florida Scholars Academy provider as required in Florida Statute 985.619. The Respondent shall also:

1. Work with the responsible Florida Scholars Academy provider to ensure collaboration in planning, supervision scheduling, and a consistent behavior management system; planning for each student’s program transition; ensure youth have access to appropriate reading materials external to the educational program; and maintain a diverse media center that meets state requirements.

2. Ensure that direct care staff are assigned to each classroom; however, at no point shall the education staff be included in the ratio.

REFERENCE: Page 36, Attachment B, Section XIV., Total Maximum Contract Dollar Amount

UPDATE:

Nonsecure – MHOS, SAOS, JSO, and/or BIF

The Department reserves the right to increase the filled bed per diem rate using the following scale. The decision by the Department to increase a Contract will be based on the Contract’s performance (including vacancy of key personnel, length of vacancies, number/type of critical and major deficiencies, recidivism rate, etc.) and is subject to the availability of funds appropriated each year by the Legislature for the Department.

$321.00 $246.00 $301.00

$323.00 $248.00 $303.00

$325.00 $250.00 $305.00

$327.00 $252.00 $307.00

$329.00 $254.00 $309.00

$331.00 $256.00 $311.00

The unfilled per diem rate is $246.00 $301.00 for Year One, and then $20.00 less the filled per diem each year noted above.

Return of this Addendum is not mandatory; however, the Respondent is responsible for its contents and is requested to sign and submit this Addendum with its response to the RFP. Protests must be filed with the General Counsel’s Office, Department of Juvenile Justice, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100, within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Notices delivered by hand delivery or delivery service shall be to the Agency Clerk, Office of the General Counsel, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100, with a copy to the Department’s Procurement Manager responsible for this solicitation. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57 (3), F.S., or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, F.S. Written notices, formal requests and proceedings must conform to the requirements set forth in chapter 28-110, F.A.C.

Any person who files an action protesting a decision or intended decision pertaining to contracts administered by the department or agency pursuant to section 120.57(3), F.S., shall post with the department or the agency at the time of filing the formal written protest a bond payable to the department or agency in an amount equal to 1 percent (1%) of the estimated contract amount. The estimated contract amount shall be based upon the contract price submitted by the protestor or, if no contract price was submitted, the department or agency shall estimate the contract amount based on factors including, but not limited to, the price of previous or existing contracts for similar commodities or contractual services, the amount appropriated by the Legislature for the contract, or the fair market value of similar commodities or contractual services. The agency shall provide the estimated contract amount to the Respondent within seventy-two (72) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, after the filing of the notice of protest by the Respondent. The estimated contract amount is not subject to protest pursuant to section 120.57(3), F.S. The bond shall be conditioned upon the payment of all costs and charges that are adjudged against the protestor in the administrative hearing in which the action is brought and in any subsequent appellate court proceeding. In lieu of a bond, the department or agency may, in either case, accept a cashier's check, official bank check, or money order in the amount of the bond. If, after completion of the administrative hearing process and any appellate court proceedings, the department or agency prevails, it shall recover all costs and charges which shall be included in the final order or judgment, excluding attorney's fees. This section shall not apply to protests filed by the Office of Supplier Diversity. Upon payment of such costs and charges by the protestor, the bond, cashier's check, official bank check, or money order shall be returned to the protestor. If, after the completion of the administrative hearing process and any appellate court proceedings, the protestor prevails, it shall recover all costs and charges which shall be included in the final order or judgment, excluding attorney's fees.

SIGNED BY: _______________________________________________________________________

NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________

COMPANY: ________________________________________________________________________

TITLE: ____________________________________________________________________________

DATE:_____________________________________________________________________________

Questions are presented in the exact manner they were received.

TrueCore Behavioral Solutions, LLC – Received 03/25/2024

a. Programs with up to 15 devices for education services only will need a minimum of 8 Megabits per second (Mbps) of bandwidth;

b. All other programs with more than 15 devices for education services will need 20 Mbps of bandwidth; and

c. Any other internet needs will require additional bandwidth.

Wayne Halfway House, Inc. – Received 03/26/2024