2025-097-ITB Family Functional Therapy (FFT) & Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

DeKalb County, Georgia, through its Department of Purchasing and Contracting, is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Family Functional Therapy (FFT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) services under the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide therapeutic services for the Commitment Alternative Program (CAP), targeting 50 medium to high-risk youth aged 13-17, with 30 youth receiving FFT and 20 youth receiving TF-CBT during the fiscal year 2026 grant period. Bidders must be agencies licensed for at least four years, with therapists holding master's degrees and two years of relevant experience, and preferably certified in FFT and TF-CBT. The bid was released on August 4, 2025, with mandatory Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) meetings scheduled for August 6 and 13, 2025, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 12, 2025. Bid responses are due by September 5, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with the contract offering an initial twelve-month term and two potential renewal options for additional twelve-month periods. Evaluation criteria will focus on the bidder's qualifications, therapeutic approach, and ability to deliver evidence-based interventions proven to impact youth rehabilitation and community reintegration.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions under the DeKalb First LSBE Ordinance, requiring good faith efforts to engage Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) subcontractors. Pricing structure encompasses direct and indirect costs, with indirect costs capped at 23% of total costs, and requires detailed pricing including hourly rates and total annual costs for therapist salaries, benefits, training, mileage, and administrative expenses. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the county emphasizes the program's goal of reducing out-of-home placements for youth and providing accountability-focused interventions. The procurement is part of Georgia's broader public safety initiative to create more effective juvenile justice strategies. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive pricing requirements and service scope suggest a significant investment in youth rehabilitation services, with the potential for multi-year funding through the initial contract and two potential renewal periods.