RFP 10922_INFORMATIONAL NOTICE.pdf

This is an Informational Notice issued by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) regarding RFP #10922, which solicits proposals for a twenty-eight (28)-bed moderate-risk residential program for females aged twelve to eighteen requiring Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS) and/or Substance Abuse Treatment Overlay Services (SAOS). The program shall deliver comprehensive services including innovative delinquency programming, health and nursing services, academic instruction, and Career and Technical Education (CTE), with integration of the Department's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. The facility may be located at the Department-owned building at 950 SW Greenville Hills Road in Greenville, Florida (Circuit 3 of the Northwest region), or at a Respondent-owned or leased location within Florida. According to the referenced contract opportunity, mandatory site visits were conducted on October 20, 2025, with proposal submissions due November 19, 2025. The contract term is scheduled to commence September 1, 2026, and continue through August 31, 2029, with potential renewal options. The notice updates the Calendar of Events by maintaining the Evaluation Team Briefing Conference Call scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST and the Evaluation Team Debriefing Conference Call scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, both accessible via telephone at 1-888-585-9008 (code 901-262-928#) and open to public attendance with recordings available within forty-eight hours.

The maximum per diem rates are $322.92 for filled beds and $302.92 for unfilled beds, with the Department intending to award a single contract based on funding availability and service needs. Respondents must meet staffing requirements including a minimum starting hourly rate of $19 for direct care staff and capability to provide twenty-four-hour youth supervision. Set-asides and preference designations include Drug Free Workplace certification, Certified Minority Business Enterprise (CMBE) status, Service Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprise certification, and Florida-based business preference for tie-breaking purposes. Respondents are required to submit a Certified Minority Business Subcontracting Utilization Plan and demonstrate financial viability through detailed budget documentation. The solicitation utilizes UNSPSC codes 93141500 through 93141507 and emphasizes evidence-based practices, trauma-responsive care, and a holistic approach to youth development focused on reducing recidivism and supporting successful community reintegration.