Community-Based Diversion Services For Youth

Clackamas County Juvenile Department (CCJD) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Community-Based Diversion Services contract focused on youth intervention. The Request for Proposal (RFP #2024-30) targets organizations capable of providing diversion services for first-time youth referrals residing in Clackamas County, with a specific focus on status offenses, violations, misdemeanors, and select non-person crime felonies. Proposers must demonstrate the ability to deliver culturally responsive, linguistically appropriate services, with particular emphasis on Spanish-speaking populations and diverse youth demographics. The RFP requires providers to implement restorative justice principles, engaging victims and community stakeholders while holding youth accountable through community-based interventions. Key service components include tailored programming that addresses youth accountability, behavioral modification, and community reintegration. The proposal deadline is August 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with an anticipated contract term running from the effective date through June 30, 2029. Evaluation criteria will likely assess proposers' demonstrated experience, service delivery methodology, cultural competency, and ability to meet the specified program requirements.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While the Notice of Intent to Award indicates Latino Network as the apparent successful proposer, the final contract is pending successful negotiation. Historical referral data suggests the program serves eleven different cities and towns within Clackamas County, with an average annual caseload that can be used to estimate potential program scale. The RFP requires comprehensive reporting and performance tracking, indicating a data-driven approach to service delivery. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the multi-year contract structure and comprehensive service requirements suggest a substantial funding commitment. Proposers will need to demonstrate robust organizational capacity, including the ability to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate services, implement restorative justice principles, and engage with youth, families, and community stakeholders effectively.