T1464 - Substance Abuse Services

The New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment services for the Department of Corrections across two primary correctional facilities: Edna Mahan Correctional Facility (40 female treatment beds) and Southwoods State Prison (496 male treatment beds). The solicitation, Bid Solicitation #25DPP01102 T1464, requires the selected vendor to deliver in-prison substance abuse treatment addressing alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions, with a focus on a comprehensive continuum of care approach. Deliverables include licensed SUD programs, intake assessments, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and psycho-educational initiatives for offenders in general and restorative housing units. The contractor will be responsible for staffing, supporting offender transitions to community corrections, and preparing participants for re-entry and ongoing recovery. An optional pre-quote conference is scheduled for July 10, 2025, with electronic questions due by July 21, 2025, and the final bid response deadline set for September 9, 2025. The contract term is three years with potential extensions up to three additional years, with a targeted start date to be determined.

The procurement is specifically set aside for New Jersey Small Business Enterprises, with mandatory requirements for subcontractor utilization and good faith efforts to engage eligible small businesses. The solicitation indicates that approximately 47% of offenders have moderate to extreme addiction severity, suggesting a significant need for comprehensive treatment services. Pricing is structured across ten price lines, with all-inclusive unit pricing for each contract year, covering daily treatment bed rates, intake assessments, and monthly psycho-educational initiative costs for different facility regions. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the pricing structure suggests reimbursement will be based on actual utilization, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum volume. Bidders must comply with strict submission guidelines, including completing a state-supplied price sheet and providing detailed documentation such as a Third-Party Information Security Questionnaire, ownership disclosure forms, and compliance with various state regulations. The contract will require adherence to specific professional standards, including New Jersey Administrative Code regulations for alcohol and drug counselors and core program standards for substance abuse treatment.