RFR #DYS POS 2018-01 Hardware Secure Detention/Revocation Services- Females, Central, Metro, N. East

The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) is conducting a competitive procurement for a 10-bed hardware secure detention and revocation program to serve its female Detained and Committed Population in the Central, Metro, and Northeast regions of the state. The program must provide a safe, secure, and trauma-responsive environment focused on positive youth development, clinical services, family engagement, and successful community transitions. Key services include security, behavioral health support, recreation, family support, and facility operations. Proposals are limited to 30 pages and are due by November 27, 2017, with contract negotiations expected to be completed by December 22, 2017 and a targeted contract start date of January 1, 2018. Evaluation criteria will assess the comprehensiveness of the response, program components and tools, evaluation and reporting, and provider operations.

This procurement is for a new competitive program, subject to annual appropriation funding. DYS reserves the right to modify the programming as needed during the 3-year contract term with two 1-year renewal options. Pricing terms are not specified, but the program must comply with state regulations on rates and reimbursement. DYS will provide the facility site, and the successful bidder must work with the agency to adhere to Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) principles and serve both pre-trial detained and dual status youth. Clinicians must meet DYS standards and compensation levels, and the program is responsible for collecting and sharing data with DYS.