Female Short-Term Residential Intervention Program

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, is seeking competitive proposals for a Female Short-Term Residential Intervention Program located at 633 Shepards Way Lane, Manson, NC. The selected vendor will operate a staffed, non-secure residential facility capable of serving at least twenty female juveniles aged 13 to 17, including emerging adults and those with complex mental health needs such as PTSD, Mood Disorders, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The program must provide gender-responsive, trauma-informed therapeutic interventions, basic life and social skills development, and educational and vocational services. Key operational requirements include 24/7 supervision compliant with DHHS Licensure, the mandatory use of the NCALLIES system, and the employment of specific clinical staff, including an RN or LPN and an LCMHC, LPA, or LCSW. Proposals must be submitted via the Sourcing Tool by November 6, 2026, and will be evaluated using narrative analysis to determine the best value for the state. Vendors are required to provide a cost proposal with daily rates for an initial three-year term, with two optional extension years, for a total contract value expected to exceed 1,000,000 dollars. Mandatory submission documents include certifications of financial condition, alcohol and drug-free workplace policies, and customer references. Performance will be monitored through bi-weekly reporting and the Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol, with final acceptance contingent upon approval by the Contract Manager.