Department of Juvenile Justice (Department or DJJ) Solicitation # 10847 – Leon County Juvenile Asses

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and the Office of Probation and Community Intervention are seeking a provider for administrative services, detention screening, intake screening, and security at the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) located in Leon County. The contract will serve Circuit 2 (Leon, Gadsden, Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson, and Liberty Counties) and Circuit 3 (Taylor and Madison Counties) in the North Region, with services required 24 hours per day, seven days a week. The primary deliverables include comprehensive juvenile assessment services, including screening, administrative support, and security operations. Potential respondents must demonstrate capacity to provide continuous, high-quality services for youth processing and assessment. The RFP (Solicitation #10847) was released on April 19, 2024, with written questions due by April 30, 2024, and proposals due by June 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT. The anticipated Notice of Intended Award is scheduled for September 10, 2024, with a contract start date of November 1, 2024. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical capabilities, service delivery approach, and compliance with mandatory requirements outlined in the RFP documents.

The procurement supports diversity, with the department requesting that respondents utilize subcontracting opportunities to embrace diverse participation. The RFP indicates that qualified faith-based organizations will be considered on an equal basis with other private organizations. Tie-breaking procedures provide preferences for businesses with drug-free workplace programs, certified minority business enterprises, service-disabled veteran's business enterprises, and Florida-based businesses. The contract includes provisions for potential renewal and escalating budget allocations, with maximum annual contract amounts of $750,000 for Year 1, $825,000 for Year 2, and $900,000 for Year 3. The Agency Decision document identifies DISC Village, Inc. as a potential award recipient. Respondents must complete various mandatory attachments, including a Foreign Country of Concern Attestation and a Proposal Verification Form. Importantly, the total contract amount in the budget document must be at or under the maximum amount to be deemed responsive, with failure to meet this requirement resulting in automatic disqualification.