Juvenile Re-entry Mentor Svc

The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs, through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number EV00000976 to provide community re-entry mentoring services for justice-involved youth ages 12 to 18. The program is designed to support up to 64 youth at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, with services extending to community-based settings statewide as youth transition into group homes or transitional living programs. The primary objective is to promote positive development, emotional regulation, pro-social behavior, and re-entry readiness using an evidence-based mentoring model or curriculum. Qualified suppliers must provide a comprehensive bid via the Oklahoma Supplier Portal by November 30, 2026. The evaluation process focuses on technical ability, company experience with public-sector institutional customers, staffing qualifications, and financial responsibility. Required submissions include an executive summary, a technical response, pricing for weekly sessions and consultations, business references, and up to three years of audited financial statements and tax returns. Key requirements include mandatory background checks for staff, adherence to trauma-informed care standards, and proof of insurance from a carrier with an A.M. Best rating of A- or better. Pricing must be submitted using the provided exhibit and should include all travel expenses, with a specific provision for mileage at the approved IRS rate. Payment terms are set at net 45 days upon submission of a proper invoice. Suppliers must also provide a non-collusion certification and certify compliance with various civil rights acts and anti-lobbying laws. Failure to harmonize bidder terms with the state's terms and conditions or a failure to meet confidentiality and security requirements may result in disqualification or immediate contract termination.