Juvenile sexually reactive treatment services

Washtenaw County Purchasing, acting on behalf of the Washtenaw County Juvenile Court, has released Request for Proposal (RFP) #8832 seeking a qualified vendor to provide Juvenile Sexually Reactive Treatment Services. The procurement seeks a comprehensive treatment provider for sexually reactive youth under court jurisdiction, with services including weekly group and individual therapy sessions, monthly family therapy, parent/caregiver support groups, and ongoing risk assessments. The primary objectives are to help youth accept responsibility for their offenses, develop pro-social skills, and promote healthy family functioning. The maximum caseload will not exceed twenty youth simultaneously, with an initial contract term of one year and potential renewal for four additional one-year intervals. Key proposal submission details include a due date of August 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, via Zoom. Evaluation criteria will likely include vendor qualifications, service methodology, experience with juvenile treatment, and ability to meet specified therapeutic outcomes.

The RFP includes specific local vendor preference provisions, offering a 5% bid discount for Washtenaw County-based companies on proposals between $5,000 and $200,000, and a 2% discount for bids over $200,000. Michigan-based companies can receive a 3% discount for bids between $25,000 and $200,000, and a 1% discount for bids over $200,000. Contractors must maintain specific insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance. The contract mandates compliance with federal and state regulations, equal employment opportunity standards, living wage requirements, and ethical guidelines. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, bidders must submit detailed documentation including company qualifications, professional references, and a local vendor certification application. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the comprehensive requirements for delivering specialized juvenile sexually reactive treatment services within the Washtenaw County Juvenile Court system.