Functional Family Therapy Services V2

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide Functional Family Therapy (FFT) services statewide through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on July 2, 2025, with proposals due by July 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. The procurement aims to establish a three-year contract with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods to deliver evidence-based, family-focused intervention services to high-risk juveniles ages 10-21. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing FFT services across four regions: Central, Eastern, Piedmont, and Western, targeting adjudicated juveniles, post-release supervision youth, and some high-risk Level I juveniles. Key deliverables include a detailed staffing plan with at least one bilingual staff member, demonstration of FFT model expertise, monthly progress reports, youth census tracking, and data entry into the NCALLIES database. The contract will be awarded using a best value procurement method, evaluating technical approach, vendor experience, and cost, with the ultimate goal of reducing recidivism and supporting juvenile rehabilitation through a structured therapeutic approach.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Administrative costs are limited to 15% of the total budget, and the vendor must maintain comprehensive fiscal policies and procedures. While no incumbent vendors are identified in the provided documentation, the procurement requires a single vendor to deliver FFT services statewide with a comprehensive approach to family strengthening and juvenile intervention. The RFP does not specify a precise award value or budget range, but the contract's statewide scope and three-year duration suggest a significant potential contract value. The vendor must comply with various reporting requirements and demonstrate a robust understanding of the Functional Family Therapy model, indicating a preference for organizations with specialized experience in juvenile justice intervention and family-based therapeutic services.