COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING PROPOSAL FOR COMMUNITY-BASED TIERED PREVENTION AND DIVERSION PROGRAM

Middlesex County, through the Office of Human Services, is soliciting proposals for a Community-Based Tiered Prevention and Diversion Program designed to divert youth from the formal juvenile justice system. The program focuses on providing delinquency prevention services and crisis intervention for families, utilizing frameworks from the Youth Justice Commission. The successful vendor will be required to provide a detailed monthly summary of activities and submit invoices and vouchers on a monthly basis. Proposals are evaluated on a points-based system, with a significant emphasis on the program approach, including the accessibility of services and the definition of units of service. Any proposal missing a completed budget and narrative will be disqualified. The solicitation requires extensive documentation, including charitable status registration, organizational charts, financial audit reports, and letters of support from community partners. Contractors must adhere to strict regulatory standards, including HIPAA for medical information confidentiality, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and New Jersey anti-discrimination provisions. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment for awards exceeding $100,000. Proposals must be submitted electronically by December 1, 2026, and must include a price certification and a detailed budget narrative.