RES-72-Bed-MHOS-SAOS-Nonsecure-Boys

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking proposals from qualified providers to operate a 72-bed nonsecure residential program for male youth between the ages of 15 and 18 who require Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS) or Substance Abuse Treatment Overlay Services (SAOS). The program is currently located in a DJJ-owned building in the Northeast region of Florida, but respondents may propose to operate the program in a Respondent-owned/leased facility within the state. The successful Respondent must demonstrate the ability to deliver custody, treatment, and continuous supervision for the youth, as well as provide innovative delinquency programming and treatment services. Key requirements include staffing, health and nursing services, mental health and substance abuse services, behavioral management, delinquency programming, academic and career/technical education services, and transition planning. Respondents must submit a Notice of Intent to Submit a Proposal by the deadline, and late arrivals for the mandatory Site Visit will be deemed non-responsive. The Department intends to award a single contract based on funding availability and final service needs determination.

The RFP includes preferences for businesses with drug-free workplace programs, certified minority business enterprises, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and Florida-based businesses in the event of equal responses. The current contract for the Center for Success and Independence - Ocala program is up for renewal, and the Department is seeking proposals from qualified providers to continue operating the program. While the specific award value or budget range is not disclosed, the RFP outlines details on pricing and financial terms, including a minimum mandatory hourly wage of $19 for direct-care staff and no flexibility in per diem rates for years two through five. The Department will not provide start-up or cost reimbursement funds, but has outlined compression salary requirements for licensed mental health and medical professionals to address hiring and retention challenges.