RES. 24-Bed Nonsecure Boys - MHOS - SAOS

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking proposals for a 24-bed nonsecure residential program for male youth between the ages of 14 and 18 in the Northeast Region of the state. The program must provide innovative delinquency programming and treatment services, including Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS) and Substance Abuse Treatment Overlay Services (SAOS). The program can be located in a DJJ-owned facility in Jacksonville, Florida or a Respondent-owned/leased building elsewhere in the state. Key requirements include evidence-based treatment, gender-specific services, restorative justice, career and technical education, and detailed plans for staffing, training, and management capability. Proposals are due by March 5, 2024, and the Department intends to award a single contract with a start date of May 8, 2024 based on funding availability and service needs.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations, but Attachment S provides tie-breaking criteria for respondents claiming certifications such as being a minority or veteran-owned business, or a Florida business. The Department will also consider past performance in operating similar residential programs. While the RFP does not list any incumbent providers, it does reference an existing DJJ-owned facility in Jacksonville that respondents can propose to utilize. The estimated contract amount is not provided, but the RFP notes the Department will use a fixed price per diem rate structure.