Detention screening and intake services at the Broward Circuit 17

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and the Office of Probation and Community Intervention are seeking a provider for 24/7 detention screening and intake services at the Broward Juvenile Assessment Center in Circuit 17, Broward County. The selected contractor will be responsible for youth intake, booking, admission, and medical clearance in accordance with Florida Statute 985.135. Key operational requirements include the administration of the Detention Screening Instrument, MAYSI-2, and the Suicide Risk Screening Instrument, with a performance standard requiring 85 percent of youth to be out-processed within six hours of entry. The contract is a fixed-price award with a total estimated ceiling of 2,303,216.50 dollars over three years, with annual maximums ranging from 730,600 dollars in year one to 805,486.50 dollars in year three. The award will be based on a trade-off methodology, prioritizing technical criteria such as detention screening, management background, and staffing over price. Mandatory requirements for respondents include a foreign country of concern attestation, a detailed budget in Excel format, and proof of experience in drug screen testing services. Staffing must include one supervisor and eight screeners, all of whom must hold valid licenses and certifications per Florida Administrative Code. Proposals must be submitted via the DJJ Bid Library in three distinct volumes: a technical proposal limited to 60 pages, a budget and financial volume, and a certification of experience. Evaluation is based on a point system where technical sub-factors are rated from unsatisfactory to excellent.