RES-63-High/Max-MHOS-SAOS-32-High-BIF-DD-Central-C9

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking a comprehensive residential program for youth in Osceola County, specifically a 95-bed co-located facility located at 2330 New Beginnings Road in Kissimmee, Florida. The procurement (RFP #10907) calls for a specialized youth services program with 63 high and maximum-risk beds for males aged 14-21 requiring Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS) or Substance Abuse Treatment Overlay Services (SAOS), and an additional 32 high-risk beds for males aged 14-19 needing Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF) or Developmental Disability (DD) Treatment Services. The program must provide comprehensive services including delinquency programming, evidence-based interventions, sex-specific services, academic services, career and technical education, health and nursing services, and transition planning. Mandatory proposal requirements include attending a site visit, submitting detailed past performance documentation, providing a budget, and meeting specific staffing standards. The proposal is due on February 1, 2026, with a 70-page technical proposal limit and specific formatting guidelines, and will be evaluated based on the respondent's capability to provide individualized, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate services for juvenile offenders.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and tie-breaking provisions that provide preferential treatment to certain business types, including Certified Minority Business Enterprises (CMBE), Service Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprises, and Florida-based businesses. Respondents can claim multiple tie-breaking designations, which will be used to resolve competitive bids with equal pricing and quality. The facility currently contains significant existing infrastructure, including six classrooms, thirty-six staff offices, 100 single-occupancy sleeping rooms, a functioning sprinkler system, generator, and 143-camera video surveillance system. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates per diem rates will be reviewed and must be at or below maximum specified amounts, with staff salary minimums ranging from $50,000 for non-licensed mental health professionals to $85,000 for a Designated Mental Health Clinician Authority. The procurement allows flexibility in bed allocation based on the Department's treatment service needs and can be fulfilled in either a Department-owned building or a Respondent-owned/leased facility within Florida.