Youth Mentoring Services

My Health My Resources (MHMR) of Tarrant County has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation PS20251 for Youth Mentoring Services, specifically a Family Support Program targeting gun violence prevention and gang involvement interventions. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive mentoring services for at-risk youth under Tarrant County Juvenile Services jurisdiction, with requirements to serve 60-65 youth concurrently and 150 youth annually, with an average program participation of five months per youth. Vendors must maintain a "no reject" policy and provide services in areas most affected by violent crime, including individual and group mentoring, court-ordered condition support, gang affiliation risk assessment, violence prevention, transportation assistance, and intervention efforts like youth employment and educational support. The contract requires Spanish-speaking mentoring services and personnel with lived experiences. The solicitation was issued on 10/10/2025 with a response deadline of 10/28/2025 at 2:00 PM CT, and the initial contract term runs from the date of award to August 30, 2026, with potential renewal for two additional 12-month periods. Performance goals include reducing juvenile justice involvement, decreasing reoffending risk, and supporting positive life choices.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes the need for vendors with specific qualifications, particularly those with personnel having lived experiences and the ability to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Vendors must comply with criminal background check requirements and various state and federal regulations. The solicitation requires detailed pricing submissions, including hourly rates, and mandates comprehensive insurance coverage. Though specific award values are not explicitly stated, the scope suggests a significant investment in youth intervention services. MHMR reserves the right to renew the contract for two additional 12-month periods, indicating potential long-term engagement. The procurement appears focused on selecting a vendor with demonstrated capability to deliver targeted, effective youth mentoring services that can meaningfully impact at-risk youth populations in Tarrant County, with a particular emphasis on violence prevention and positive youth development.