DYS- Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- SRC0000041506
- State
- Ohio
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
Opportunity details come from ohiobuys.ohio.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Ohio Department of Youth Services is soliciting proposals for Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) treatment services for youth ages 13–18 in DYS custody, with proposals due September 11, 2026. The contract spans both general/non-residential and residential service modalities under Ohio Revised Code Section 5139.08.
The scope requires cognitive-behavioral PSB treatment interventions delivered by a contractor with demonstrated qualifications, expertise, and experience in adolescent trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate treatment. The contractor must comply with Prison Rape Elimination Act standards for any residential services, maintain required certifications and licensure, conduct background checks on all service providers, and adhere to strict confidentiality requirements under FERPA and HIPAA. DYS requires contractors to comply with comprehensive data security and privacy terms including FBI fingerprint-based background checks for personnel accessing state facilities or confidential data, encryption of all contract data at rest and in transit using NIST FIPS 140-2 validated methods, biennial independent third-party security audits (FedRAMP, GovRAMP, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HiTRUST, CSA STAR, or CMMC Level 2–3) at contractor expense, security incident reporting within 48 hours of discovery, and proper destruction or return of all contract data upon completion. The contractor must also comply with Supplement A statewide IT policies and standards, incorporating State IT services where applicable including InnovateOhio Platform identity management and document management services.
The contract is effective from the Director's signature or February 4, 2026, whichever occurs later, through June 30, 2027, with DYS discretionary renewal authority for up to an additional twenty-four months beginning July 1, 2027. Contract compensation is paid based on actual operating costs incurred, invoiced monthly with documentation of youth and families served. Liability insurance, subcontract approval, and compliance with all applicable state and federal law are required. Funding is contingent on Ohio General Assembly appropriations or external federal sources; the contract terminates without further obligation if funding ceases.
Opportunity text
The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is the juvenile justice system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine and habilitate felony offenders, ages 10 to 21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. The mission of the Ohio Department of Youth Services is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. One way in which this mission is achieved, is through the provision of social service programs. These make available a wide range of resources appropriate to the needs of youth, including individual, group, and family counseling as well as treatment based on assessed risk and need. Problematic sexual behavior (PSB) committed by adolescents, aged 13-18, is considered a serious public health problem and public safety concern. Studies suggest that over one-third of sexual offenses against children, are committed by juveniles. Yet, research also indicates that treatment which target problematic sexual behavior is also highly effective. According to the Association for the Treatment & Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA) "the base rate for sexual recidivism is low…approximately 5 percent" with more recent studies reporting an average sexual recidivism rate of approximately 2.75 percent. Due to their phase of neurological development, juveniles often struggle with poor impulse control, emotional reactivity, and inconsequential thinking. Further, disruptive adverse experiences, such as neglect, abuse, and developmental delays can further influence the likelihood that a juvenile will engage in PSB. As such, effective treatment consists of cognitive behavioral interventions that are targeted, wholistic, and developmentally appropriate. DYS is certified to provide problematic sexual behavior (PSB) services to the youth within our care. The PSB treatment program at DYS utilizes cognitive-behavioral interventions to address many of the thoughts, patterns of behavior, and responses of juveniles whose offending history places them at risk to re-offend. Individual and group treatment topics include, but are not limited to, thinking errors, cognitive distortions, victim empathy, healthy sexuality and boundaries, behavior chain analyses, offense cycle identification, high-risk factors, and relapse prevention. PSB services are provided to youth who meet the following criteria:
- The youth was adjudicated for a sexual offense.
- The youth was not adjudicated for a sexual offense, but PSB treatment was "recommended" (i.e., by court, psychology evaluation, family recommendation, etc.).
- The youth was court-ordered into PSB treatment due to having a documented history of sexually abusive behaviors as defined in DYS Policy 181-PSB-01, Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB) Treatment (see journal entry).
- The youth was not ordered into PSB treatment, but the youth has a history of sexually abusive behaviors as indicated by a credible report, such as school records, civil court findings, the youth, or other credible person(s).
The Contractor will be expected to provide PSB services in alignment with current DYS policy and procedures. References: Association for the Treatment & Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA). (2017). Atsa practice guidelines for assessment, treatment, and intervention with adolescents who have engaged in sexually abusive behavior. The THREE (3) DYS correctional facilities include: Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (CJCF) 640 Island Rd Circleville, OH 43113 Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility (IRJCF) 2775 Indian River Rd Massillon, OH 44646 Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility (CHJCF) 4321 Green Road Highland Hills, Please read instructions in PSB PBS document Please see attached documents (A & D, DYS Contract, Data Security and Privacy terms, Supplemental A
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