Annual Contract for Behavioral Management and Support Services

Tarrant County Juvenile Services is seeking a vendor to provide behavioral management and counseling support services to youth aged 10 to 18 who have been expelled from public schools or court-ordered into the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program. The contract, awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis, will commence on the date of award and extend through August 31, 2027, with the possibility of two optional one-year renewals at the County’s sole discretion. Pricing must remain fixed for the entire duration, including any renewal periods. Vendors must submit detailed proposals addressing program design, staffing, and operational capabilities, evaluated on a best-value trade-off basis with the proposed program accounting for 40% of the total score, pricing at 35%, qualifications at 10%, responsiveness at 10%, and references at 5%. Services must be delivered on-site at JJAEP facilities in Fort Worth, Texas, and require a fully trained and certified team, including a behavioral supervisor with expertise in the Boys Town Classroom Management model, a state-licensed master’s-level therapist, and at least one full-time bilingual English-Spanish employee. All personnel must pass individual fingerprint-based background checks, including CJIS and county-level screenings, with credentials remaining valid throughout the contract term. Vendors must comply with Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards under Texas Administrative Code Chapters 344 and 348, ensure staff maintain current Handle with Care, First Aid, and CPR certifications, and adhere to all applicable state and federal laws, including the Texas Prompt Payment Act and non-discrimination requirements. Insurance requirements, diversity certifications, and cooperative purchasing obligations apply, with vendors required to disclose all governmental entities using the contract and provide identical terms to all participants under the program. Invoicing must be submitted via email to designated county accounts payable channels, and vendors must submit updated documentation at least 30 days prior to any option period to avoid option rescission. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the IonWave portal by June 11, 2026, and include a signed proposal sheet, executive summary not exceeding two pages, the JJAEP proposal questionnaire, and at least three vendor references, all in Word or PDF format.