RFP #10925 Notice of Intent to Submit a Proposal

This document is a Notice of Intent to Submit a Proposal form issued by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for RFP #10925, which seeks Mental Health and Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment Services across all 20 judicial circuits. The RFP targets youth aged 12-19 under DJJ supervision and requires providers to deliver diagnostic evaluations, individual and group counseling, treatment planning, clinical case management, drug screenings, monthly progress reports, and discharge planning. Prospective respondents must submit the completed Notice of Intent form to Brian Chambless, Procurement Manager at the Department of Juvenile Justice Bureau of Procurement and Contract Administration, no later than the deadline specified in the RFP Calendar of Events (Attachment B, Section IV.A). The technical proposal submission deadline is September 10, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date of January 1, 2026, and an initial contract period extending through December 31, 2029. Respondents must also attend a mandatory site visit; those arriving late will be deemed non-responsive. Technical assistance is available through DJJ Bid Library Technical Assistant Bryant Wombles at William.Wombles@fldjj.gov or (850) 717-2606.

The RFP establishes maximum allowable rates including $350 for mental health diagnostic evaluations, $450 for integrated evaluations, $150 for treatment plans, and counseling session rates ranging from $12.50 to $38 per 15-minute unit. The Department intends to award multiple rate agreements across the judicial circuits, allowing multiple vendors to be selected. Respondents must demonstrate at least two years of relevant experience, submit staffing credentials including licensed mental health and substance abuse professionals, and comply with state regulations including background screening requirements. The solicitation encourages diversity in procurement through a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (CMBE) Subcontracting Utilization Plan, and preference points are available for various certifications including Drug Free Workplace, Certified Minority Business Enterprise, Service Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprise, Florida Business, and Foreign Manufacturer with a Factory in Florida. Technical proposals are limited to 60 pages and must include sections on Management Capability, Program Services, Staffing & Personnel, and Implementation Plan, along with mandatory attachments including a Price Sheet, Proposed Treatment Modality, and Foreign Country of Concern Attestation.