Girls Committed Program Amendment No. 2 .pdf

This is Amendment No. 2 to a Request for Proposals issued by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for the Girls Committed Program (eMMA# BPM054082/RFP NUMBER 26-MULTI-CS-YS-001). The amendment updates the minimum qualifications in Section 1.1(C) of the RFP and publishes a pre-proposal conference summary. The proposal deadline is January 9, 2026 at 3:30 P.M. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment and resubmit their proposals in the final round of the solicitation to ensure inclusion; early submission is permitted but proposals must be resubmitted after each published amendment. This amendment represents the third round of the solicitation.

The Girls Committed Program seeks to establish a staff-secure and therapeutic residential program with a home-like environment for girls and gender-expansive young people currently or formerly involved in the juvenile justice system. The new program will replace the existing hardware secure commitment program operated by the Department of Juvenile Services. The initiative was developed following analysis of cases involving this population, consultation with technical assistance providers, and research into national best practices to better serve this underrepresented demographic within the DJS youth population.