DYRS Residential Treatment Services

The District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) is procuring specialized residential treatment services for adolescent offenders through a competitive solicitation posted on March 10, 2026, with a proposal deadline of March 31, 2026. The primary objective of this procurement is to secure qualified residential treatment providers whose expertise centers on behavioral modification for adjudicated youth within a secure setting. Providers must deliver comprehensive ancillary programming that addresses residents' behavioral health needs and educational requirements, with demonstrated ability to operate structured residential facilities designed for this population. Key deliverables include behavioral intervention programming, mental health and substance abuse treatment services, educational instruction, and case management to support successful rehabilitation and reintegration. Required qualifications for respondents likely include licensure to operate secure residential facilities for juveniles, clinical staff with appropriate credentials in adolescent behavioral health, and proven experience managing similar populations. Evaluation criteria will assess the quality and comprehensiveness of proposed treatment models, organizational capacity and experience, staff qualifications and training protocols, and demonstrated outcomes in behavioral modification and educational achievement for justice-involved youth.

The solicitation document does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organization types, though respondents should verify this through the official procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors have been identified in the available information. The budget range or award value for this contract opportunity has not been disclosed in the posted summary. Interested organizations should note the relatively compressed timeline between posting and the March 31, 2026 deadline and should monitor official District of Columbia procurement channels for any amendments, clarifications, or additional technical specifications. Organizations seeking to respond should ensure they have the infrastructure, licensed facility capacity, qualified clinical and educational staff, and operational experience required to serve this specialized and vulnerable population in a secure residential setting.