Service-Psychosexual Treatment Services for Youth in Multiple Regions

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is seeking a contractor to provide community-based psychosexual treatment services for adolescent youth between ages ten and twenty who have committed sexual offenses or are court-ordered to treatment. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) targeting two specific regions: the Eastern Shore Region (comprising Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester, Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot counties) and the Western Region (including Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties). Required services include comprehensive treatment interventions such as intake assessments, group therapy, parent sessions, family sessions, and individual or crisis intervention sessions. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 9, 2024, with bid submissions due by October 21, 2024. The contract will be a five-year firm fixed-price agreement, with DJS intending to make up to two awards, one for each region, and evaluating bids based on the total lowest evaluated bid price. Bidders must provide fully loaded session rates that encompass all associated costs and expenses, with no additional compensation for overtime or guaranteed minimum service volumes.

The IFB does not include specific Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals, indicating broad eligibility for potential bidders. The procurement will be funded entirely by state funds, with no federal funding involved. Contractors must meet specific personnel qualifications, including expertise in adolescent psychosexual treatment and comprehensive reporting capabilities. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the bid sheet indicates estimated annual service units for each region, suggesting a potentially substantial contract value. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering evidence-based treatment services, maintaining detailed client records, and adhering to strict reporting requirements. The contract terms emphasize a performance-based approach, with the primary objective of providing effective rehabilitation and intervention services for youth who have committed sexual offenses.