Moderate-Risk Residential Program for Females Ages 12–18 Requiring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Overlay Services (28 Beds)

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is soliciting proposals to operate a moderate-risk residential program with 28 beds for females aged 12 to 18 requiring specialized Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS) and/or Substance Abuse Treatment Overlay Services (SAOS). The program must incorporate innovative delinquency programming alongside comprehensive treatment services and support, including health and nursing care, integration of electronic health records (FDJJ 10030), academic instruction, and career and technical education. Services are detailed extensively in multiple attachments to the solicitation and must comply with applicable Florida Administrative Codes and statutes governing juvenile justice, health care, and mental health treatment. The facility may be located in a Department-owned building in Greenville, Florida, or in a Respondent-owned or leased site within the state. The Department requires flexibility to adjust bed usage in response to treatment demands throughout the contract period beginning September 1, 2026, and extending through August 31, 2029. This competitive procurement emphasizes a trade-off evaluation process considering technical merit, past performance, and financial proposals to determine best value rather than lowest price alone. Proposals must demonstrate a thorough program design that addresses the unique needs of adolescent females, incorporating risk and protective factors to promote positive behavioral outcomes. Key personnel, including program leadership and clinical staff, must meet specified licensure and qualification standards, maintain minimum wage requirements for direct care staff, and adhere to detailed staffing and organizational criteria. Subcontracting requires prior Department approval, and ongoing compliance is monitored through required reporting, including monthly vacancy reports and adherence to health, safety, and operational standards. The solicitation includes stringent submission standards, mandatory certifications—such as a Drug-Free Workplace and attestation regarding foreign control—and detailed proposal preparation instructions to ensure completeness and fair evaluation. Payment is fixed-price based on defined per diem rates with the possibility of unit adjustments, though an overall contract value is not provided. The Department retains authority for inspection and acceptance of the facility and services to ensure all contractual and regulatory requirements are met before and during performance.