26-0096-3 Provider to Manage Thinking for a Change (T4C) Program

Chatham County, Georgia is requesting proposals to implement and manage the Thinking for a Change (T4C) evidence-based cognitive behavioral program for youth under Juvenile Court custody or supervision, with proposals due September 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and a pre-proposal WebEx conference scheduled for September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The program will serve 15 youth total in two cohorts over a one-year term from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with services commencing no later than December 1, 2026. Each cohort comprises 8–12 participants receiving 25 lessons (approximately 50 hours) delivered once to twice weekly for up to 2 hours per session. The Service Provider must develop a Policy and Procedures Manual, recruit and manage qualified facilitators, ensure program fidelity, provide facilitation space meeting privacy and safety requirements, preferably offer transportation to and from sessions, and manage data collection and reporting to the Juvenile Court. The provider must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience overseeing evidence-based programs, monitoring program fidelity, coordinating training and certification, and maintaining data management systems. Qualified non-profit, for-profit, and governmental service providers are eligible.

Funding is provided entirely through the Georgia Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant (JJIG) Program. The proposer must submit an itemized budget including session rates per youth, facilitator costs, youth incentives (not to exceed $25 per youth per cohort), snacks (not to exceed $3 per youth per session), makeup session costs, and transportation expenses, with monthly invoicing for reimbursement.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Experience and Qualifications (40 points), Technical Approach (40 points), MBE/WBE Participation (15 points), References (5 points), and potential Interviews/Presentations (30 points), totaling 130 points if interviews are conducted. The contract award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the County, with contract execution expected within 30 days of notice of award.