YOS-Residential Community Transition Services

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is issuing RFP 26-0170 (Modification 1) to procure residential case management services for Youthful Offender System (YOS) Phase III offenders through Garfield County in Colorado. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive residential housing and case management services, including facility supervision, meals (2,800-3,000 calories daily), clothing assistance, sleeping arrangements, restroom facilities, recreation areas, visitation policies, laundry services, transportation assistance with bus passes, medical and mental health support, random drug testing (8 tests monthly for the first 6 weeks, then 4 tests monthly), and restitution assistance. Contractors must house a minimum of 10 guaranteed beds with preference for capacity up to 20 beds, with preferred locations in Denver Metro, Colorado Springs, or Pueblo areas. Case management deliverables include pre-placement planning, orientation, ongoing case management, employment support, educational referrals, and monthly progress reporting. Optional additional services may include mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, educational and vocational training, and pro-social mentorship, each with separate pricing proposals. The initial contract term is one year with up to four additional one-year renewal options (maximum five years total). Evaluation criteria include organizational qualifications and experience, proposed goods and services, staffing qualifications, correctional operations experience, licenses and certifications, operations plans, community partnerships, reporting capabilities, and pricing structure. The proposal submission deadline is May 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM MST via bidnetdirect.com, with public proposal opening at 2:30 PM MST the same day. Offerors must RSVP to attend the virtual public opening by May 10, 2026. The Notice of Intent to Award is estimated for May 27, 2026, with contract execution estimated for July 1, 2026.

Responses are available to all qualified vendors, though Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certified respondents incorporated or organized in Colorado, or maintaining a place of business in the state and verified by the U.S. Small Business Administration, receive a 5 percent preference on quote price. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the solicitation materials. Contractors must demonstrate financial responsibility by submitting audited financial statements for the most recent three fiscal years, or reviewed statements by a CPA if audited statements are unavailable. All contractor personnel must undergo criminal history checks, background screenings, fingerprinting, and drug testing, and must comply with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requirements, Community Corrections Residential Program Standards, and specified CDOC Administrative Regulations. Contractors are responsible for all licensing, zoning, and code compliance. Pricing submissions must include a monthly all-inclusive rate for guaranteed beds plus per-bed rates for additional offenders, with partial months prorated; proposed pricing must remain firm during the initial contract term, with potential annual increases not exceeding 2.5% in subsequent years by mutual agreement. The RFP does not specify a total budget or award value, indicating the contract will be individually negotiated based on the number of guaranteed and additional beds utilized. Contractors must obtain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Protected Information Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and Crime Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), with the State of Colorado named as additional insured on all commercial general liability policies.