Pretrial and Misdemeanor Probation Services

Brevard County Purchasing Services is requesting proposals for Pretrial and Misdemeanor Probation Services for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, with proposals due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM and questions due September 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

The scope encompasses pretrial release programs, pretrial community supervision, pretrial diversion programs, misdemeanor probation supervision, community service coordination, and job assistance for approximately 1,345 monthly offenders. The contractor must establish and maintain independent network infrastructure separate from county systems with CJIS compliance, provide 24/7/365 access to its computer network for five County staff members, and operate at least two offices within Brevard County, including one at the Brevard County Jail Complex operating seven days per week. Staffing must include a minimum of one probation officer for each 200 probationers. All personnel must hold at least a high school diploma and either a bachelor's degree or a two-year degree with three years of relevant experience in corrections, probation, or related fields; all staff are subject to background checks and FCIC/NCIC screening.

The contract term is five years from the date of final execution with no renewal options. The contractor derives compensation solely from probationers through fees outlined in the fee schedule (Attachment B), which must remain firm for the entire contract term without increase absent prior written County approval. The County and Court judges retain discretion to waive fees for indigent probationers, which the contractor must accept at no cost. Insurance requirements are general liability of $1 million, auto liability of $1 million, professional liability of $2 million, and cyber liability of $5 million.

Proposals must include five hard copies and one electronic copy on USB flash drive submitted to Brevard County Purchasing Services at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Third Floor, Suite C-303, Viera, Florida 32940, along with audited financial statements. Evaluation criteria include firm qualifications (20 points), experience and performance outcomes (20 points), fee schedule (20 points), financial stability (10 points), rehabilitative programming (10 points), project approach and transition plan (10 points), and technology capabilities (10 points). The County retains the right to terminate with or without cause upon thirty days' written notice.