Juvenile Crime Prevention Community Program

This contract solicitation, identified as 2026.052-RFP, is issued by Washington County, Oregon, through its Juvenile Agency to secure community-based services aimed at preventing juvenile crime among youth aged 10 to 17 who are at high risk of entering or re-entering the juvenile justice system. The initiative is part of a long-standing state-funded program established by the Oregon State Legislature since 1999, with the most recent plan approval occurring on June 24, 2025. The total funding available for the five-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, is $2,018,040, distributed across three fiscal periods. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by June 4, 2026, and must be structured in two separate volumes: a main proposal addressing program design, implementation strategy, and collaboration with other agencies, and a separate fee proposal detailing costs. The evaluation is weighted heavily toward technical merit, with program design and strategy accounting for 30% of the score, followed by proposer capability at 20%, and services to Limited English Proficient participants also at 20%, emphasizing cultural competency and equitable access. Budget information and past performance each carry 10% weight, indicating a trade-off selection process favoring quality over lowest price. The winning contractor will be expected to deliver services aligned with evidence-based models, track measurable outcomes such as case management frequency and client completion rates, and comply with stringent nondiscrimination, data confidentiality, and cultural competency requirements. All contractors must maintain insurance listing the State of Oregon as an additional insured, adhere to Oregon tax compliance laws, and certify they are not debarred or suspended from federal contracting. They must also ensure compliance with industry best practices for data security, including redaction of Social Security Numbers, and submit ongoing cultural competency plans. Performance is governed by Attachment A, which includes the Statement of Work, schedule, and payment terms, though full details of this attachment are not provided. The contractor operates as an independent entity with no direct control over their methods of performance by the County, and services may be delivered both on and off County premises. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice approval by the County Contract Administrator, though no specific invoicing system is designated. All proposers are required to provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and while socioeconomic status and