Tama County Tracking

The Iowa Judicial Branch (IJB) is seeking proposals for Tracking services to be provided in Tama County for the Sixth Judicial District Juvenile Court Services. The services include providing Tracking and transportation services for youth and/or their family to court hearings and appointments, unless a court order for transportation is in place. The number of Tracking cases have varied from 0 to 9, with an average of 3 to 4 youth per month. The contract will have an initial one-year term, with IJB having the option to renew for up to five additional one-year terms. Proposals are due by April 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM and must address mandatory and scored technical specifications, including requirements for contacting youth and parents, providing transportation, and submitting reports and court testimony. Respondents must provide a cost proposal with an all-inclusive hourly rate for direct client contact time. IJB will evaluate and score the technical and cost proposals, and award the contract to the responsible respondent whose proposal provides the best value to the state.

The RFP does not provide specific pricing terms or set-asides. It indicates that Tracking services have been provided in Tama County for several years, suggesting an incumbent provider. The funding source and amount are not disclosed, though the services are for the Sixth Judicial District Juvenile Court Services. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates the apparent successful bidder is the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, though this is subject to the execution of a written contract.