IFB Number C5612032-D Therapeutic Communities

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number C5612032-D for Therapeutic Communities Services. The Contractor shall provide a Therapeutic Community program within designated Youth Conservation Camps that facilitates a rigorous re-entry and transitional planning curriculum for participants between the ages of 17.6 to 25. The primary goal of the program is to help participants develop the necessary skills, tools, and resources to successfully transition back into the community, and a restorative justice component provides opportunities for guided discussions on accountability, victim restoration, and community restoration. The contract term is for a 3-year base period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with the option to extend for up to two additional 1-year terms. Responses are due by April 17, 2024.

CDCR is committed to meeting and exceeding the 25% Small Business participation requirement and is encouraging certified Small/Micro Businesses to submit bids. The IFB also includes provisions for a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive Program. The State's estimate for this Agreement is not to exceed $9,744,315.00 for the base term, with separate budgets for the optional 1-year extension terms. There is no incumbent vendor listed for this procurement.