Family First Evidence Based Prevention Programs

Orange County, New York, through its Department of Social Services (OCDSS), is seeking proposals for the Family First Evidence Based Prevention Programs, a procurement targeting organizations capable of operating four specific evidence-based prevention programs: Functional Family Therapy, Multisystemic Therapy, Brief Strategic Family Therapy, and Familias Unidas. The RFP requires offerors to submit separate proposals for each program, with the ability to apply for multiple programs, and targets services for youth ages 11-17. Proposals must demonstrate technical capabilities, staffing expertise, consumer-friendly approaches, compliance mechanisms, and organizational qualifications. The procurement will evaluate submissions based on comprehensive criteria including program performance measures, such as initial contact rates, monthly family interactions, youth home placement maintenance, and behavioral improvement tracking. The proposal submission deadline is August 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with an anticipated initial contract term beginning around January 1, 2026, and potential renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Administrative overhead is limited to 15% of the total proposed annual budget, with preference points awarded to organizations proposing lower overhead rates. Program capacities range from 10-15 families per month, depending on the specific program. Funding will be sourced from Title IV-E Prevention Services, and the county reserves the right to award multiple contracts or modify program specifications as needed. While specific budget ranges are not definitively stated, the procurement allows for administrative flexibility and comprehensive program implementation. The county will require selected vendors to comply with various administrative requirements, including completing Pay-to-Play forms, supplier registration documentation, a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA compliance, and setting up electronic funds transfer for payments. Contractors must also maintain appropriate insurance coverage and adhere to the county's legal and administrative guidelines.