RFP 10891 Revised Attachment P 5.06.25.pdf

RFP #10891

Revised Attachment P

Written Evaluation Questions/Considerations

A. Written Proposal and the Innovative Program Services to be Provided Proposals 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 proposal 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 proposal 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 enough 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 proposal 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 proposal 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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B. Delinquency Programming The Respondent shall propose in the Designation and Request to Change Primary, Intervention, and Treatment Services form, the 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 written proposal 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 in the Designation and Request to Change Primary, Intervention, and Treatment Services form 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 Respondent has thoroughly addressed the additional requirements.

3 Points

The Respondent has proposed in the Designation and Request to Change Primary, Intervention, and Treatment Services form 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 Respondent has adequately addressed the additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has proposed in the Designation and Request to Change Primary, Intervention, and Treatment Services form 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 Respondent has not adequately addressed the additional requirements.

1 Point

The Respondent has not proposed in the Designation and Request to Change Primary, Intervention, and Treatment Services form 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 Respondent has failed to address the additional requirements.

0 Points

C. Sex-specific Services The Respondent shall propose sex-specific services in all its program components, delinquency interventions, and treatment services. For each program component, delinquency intervention, and treatment service, the proposed sex-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 proposal must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required.

(Weighted: 10 Max Points: 30)

Rating Criteria Explanation Maximum Number of

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The Respondent has clearly described its proposed sex-specific services for all its program components, delinquency interventions, and treatment services. The written proposal 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 sex-specific services for all its program components, delinquency interventions, and treatment services. The written proposal 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 sex-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 sex-specific services for all its program components, delinquency interventions, and treatment services. The written proposal 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.

D. 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 proposal 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 proposal 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 proposal 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 proposal 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 proposal 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.

E. Academic Services

The Respondent shall work in collaboration with the Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) to ensure high quality educational services are provided to all students. The Respondent shall include a plan to partner and support the education provider and the unified school district and include an innovative plan for those youth with career and technical education goals that includes options for those youth who have their High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). The Respondent shall describe mentoring, job placement, and provide a detailed daily activity schedule which includes all program services. The written proposal must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required.

(Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

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The Respondent has thoroughly articulated a written proposal detailing how support to FSA will be provided. The response 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 has described how it will mentor youth, assist in job placement, and has provided a detailed daily activity schedule that includes all program services. The written proposal includes a plan to support students enrolling in and transitioning from FSA. The written proposal clearly documents the importance of building a partnership with FSA and includes a plan for the provision of career and technical education that includes a wide range of pathways considering interests, aptitudes, and skills of youth. The written proposal describes a comprehensive approach for ensuring each child receives appropriate academic and career and technical education services. The Respondent has documented 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 articulated a written proposal detailing how support to FSA will be provided. The response addresses an innovative plan for those youth with career and technical education goals and those youth who have their high school diploma or GED but does not provide much detail on the plan.

The Respondent has stated that they will mentor youth and/or assist in job placement but does not describe how these services will be provided to the youth. The Respondent has provided a daily activity schedule that includes all program services. The written proposal discusses how students enrolling in and transitioning from FSA will be supported. The written proposal documents somewhat the importance of building a partnership with FSA but does not include much detail in a plan for the provision of career and technical education that includes a wide range of pathways considering interests, aptitudes, and skills of youth. The written proposal somewhat describes a comprehensive approach for ensuring each child receives appropriate academic and career and technical education services. The Respondent has documented the importance of continuing a youth’s academic time outside of the school day through opportunities such as mentoring and tutoring. The Respondent has addressed the additional requirements.

2 Points

The Respondent has not described with adequate detail a written proposal detailing how support to the FSA will be provided. The response somewhat addresses an innovative plan for those youth with career and technical education goals and those youth who have their high school diploma or GED but does not provide detail on the plan. The Respondent has not adequately described how they will mentor youth or assist in job placement. The Respondent has provided a daily activity schedule that includes some of the program services. The written proposal partially discusses how students enroll in and transitioning from FSA, but not how they will be supported. The written proposal documents somewhat the importance of building a partnership with FSA but does not include a plan for the provision of career and technical education that includes a wide range of pathways considering interests, aptitudes, and skills of youth.

The written proposal somewhat describes a comprehensive approach for ensuring each child receives appropriate academic and career and technical education services. The Respondent has documented the importance of continuing a youth’s academic time outside of the school day through opportunities such as mentoring and tutoring. The Respondent has not adequately addressed the additional

1 Point

The Respondent has not described a written proposal detailing how support to FSA will be provided.

The response does not address an innovative plan for those youth with career and technical education goals and those youth who have their high school diploma or GED. The Respondent has not described how it will mentor youth nor assist in job placement. The Respondent has provided a detailed daily activity schedule that does not include all program services. The written proposal does not discuss how students enrolling in and transitioning from FSA will be supported. The written proposal does not document the importance of building a partnership with FSA, nor does it include a plan for the provision of career and technical education that includes a wide range of pathways considering interests, aptitudes, and skills of youth. The written proposal does not describe a comprehensive approach for ensuring each child receives appropriate academic and career and technical education services. The Respondent has not documented the importance of continuing a youth’s academic time outside of the school day through opportunities such as mentoring and tutoring. The Respondent did not address the additional requirements.

F. 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 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 required timeframes provided in this solicitation. The Respondent shall describe, in detail, how its services will give youth an occupational advantage in their own community. The response must meet the requirements in all the solicitation attachments.

(Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

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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 in 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.

G. 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/Activity Coordinator to provide therapeutic recreational activities. The Recreational Therapist/Activity Coordinator plans, organizes, conducts, and/or coordinates all leisure-time, physical education, recreation activities, and community activities provided to youth. The Recreational Therapist/Activity Coordinator also plans and directs group activities aimed at developing appropriate group interaction behavior, a sense of teamwork and fairness, interpersonal communication skills and cooperation, and ensures that order and discipline are maintained during recreation periods. The Department prefers a bachelor’s degree in physical education, leisure studies recreation, recreation therapy, or a closely related field, and one year of experience in group physical education, recreational programs, or recreational therapy; or a High School Diploma with three years’ experience working with youth in a residential or community setting and two years’ experience planning and oversight of recreation activities. The response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required.

(Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

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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/Activity Coordinator to provide therapeutic recreational activities. The Recreational Therapist/Activity Coordinator plans, organizes, conducts, and/or coordinates all leisure-time, physical education, recreation activities, and community activities provided to youth. The Recreational Therapist/Activity Coordinator also plans and directs group activities aimed at developing appropriate group interaction behavior, a sense of teamwork and fairness, interpersonal communication skills and cooperation, and ensures that order and discipline are maintained during recreation periods. The Department prefers a bachelor’s degree in physical education, leisure studies recreation, recreation therapy, or a closely related field, and one year of experience in group physical education, recreational programs, or recreational therapy; or a High School Diploma with three years’ experience working with youth in a residential or community setting and two years’ experience planning and oversight of recreation activities. 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 Recreational Therapist/Activity Coordinator to provide therapeutic recreational activities. The Recreational Therapist/Activity Coordinator plans, organizes, conducts, and/or coordinates all leisure-time, physical education, recreation activities, and community activities provided to youth. The Recreational Therapist/Activity Coordinator also plans and directs group activities aimed at developing appropriate group interaction behavior, a sense of teamwork and fairness, interpersonal communication skills and cooperation, and ensures that order and discipline are maintained during recreation periods. The Department prefers a bachelor’s degree in physical education, leisure studies recreation, recreation therapy, or a closely related field, and one year of experience in group physical education, recreational programs, or recreational therapy; or a High School Diploma with three years’ experience working with youth in a residential or community setting and two years’ experience planning and oversight of recreation activities. 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/Activity Coordinator to provide therapeutic recreational activities. The Recreational Therapist/Activity Coordinator plans, organizes, conducts, and/or coordinates all leisure-time, physical education, recreation activities, and community activities provided to youth. The Recreational Therapist/Activity Coordinator also plans and directs group activities aimed at developing appropriate group interaction behavior, a sense of teamwork and fairness, interpersonal communication skills and cooperation, and ensures that order and discipline are maintained during recreation periods. The Department prefers a bachelor’s degree in physical education, leisure studies recreation, recreation therapy, or a closely related field, and one year of experience in group physical education, recreational programs, or recreational therapy; or a High School Diploma with three years’ experience working with youth in a residential or community setting and two years’ experience planning and oversight of recreation activities. The Respondent has not adequately addressed the additional requirements.

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/Activity Coordinator to provide therapeutic recreational activities. The Recreational Therapist/Activity Coordinator plans, organizes, conducts, and/or coordinates all leisure-time, physical education, recreation activities, and community activities provided to youth. The Recreational Therapist/Activity Coordinator also plans and directs group activities aimed at developing appropriate group interaction behavior, a sense of teamwork and fairness, interpersonal communication skills and cooperation, and ensures that order and discipline are maintained during recreation periods. The Department prefers a bachelor’s degree in physical education, leisure studies recreation, recreation therapy, or a closely related field, and one year of experience in group physical education, recreational programs, or recreational therapy; or a High School Diploma with three years’ experience working with youth in a residential or community setting and two years’ experience planning and oversight of recreation activities. The Respondent has failed to address the additional requirements.

H. 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 response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required.

(Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

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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

I. 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 response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required.

(Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

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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.

J. Discharge Planning and Transition Services The Respondent shall provide a description of its discharge planning and transition services. The 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 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 response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required.

(Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

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The Respondent has provided, with clarity and precision, a description of its discharge planning and transition services. The 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 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 childcare, 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 response includes a somewhat detailed description of how discharge placement planning will begin at program admission. The 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 childcare, 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 response includes a modicum of detail describing how discharge placement planning will begin at program admission. The 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 response does not include details describing how discharge placement planning will begin at program admission. The 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.

K. 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 nor educational staff will not be included in the stated minimum staff to youth ratios. The response must meet the requirements in all attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required.

(Weighted: 10 Max Points: 30)

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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 nor educational 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 nor educational 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 nor educational staff will not be included in the stated minimal staff to youth ratios. The Respondent has failed to address the additional requirements.

L. 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 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 response must meet the requirements in all the attachments and exceed minimum requirements where required.

(Weighted: 5 Max Points: 15)

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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 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 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 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 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

M. 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 FDJJ Policy 1517. In addition to coursework identified in rule and available through the Department’s Learning Management System, all direct care staff shall successfully complete training in stress management for staff; adolescent healthcare; behavior management and modification;

positive reinforcement techniques and strategies; risk factors and triggers relating to youth with a history of victimization; for…