Residential Program for Females Aged 12-18 Providing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Services

The contract involves operating a 28-bed moderate-risk residential program for females aged 12 to 18 in Gainesville, Florida, providing substance abuse overlay services, mental health overlay services, and delinquency treatment, with flexibility for bed adjustments based on departmental needs. The program will be housed in a Department-owned facility at 3430 NE 39th Avenue, and services include innovative programming, academic and career education, health and nursing care, and offender treatment. The Department seeks a responsible provider capable of delivering comprehensive services aligned with Florida statutes, administrative rules, and Department standards, with performance monitored through reports, inspections, and compliance reviews. The contract period is expected to commence on February 13, 2026, and conclude on February 12, 2029, with options for renewal and service adjustments via formal amendments. Funding for the project is structured around a fixed per diem rate capped at approximately $322.92 for filled beds and $302.92 for unfilled beds, requiring detailed line-item budgets submitted through Attachment H. The proposal process emphasizes a best value approach, evaluating technical merit, past performance, and price, with a strict submission deadline and formatting requirements. Respondents must organize proposals into labeled tabs, limit narrative to 70 pages, and include all mandatory certifications and forms, such as the Transmittal Letter, Attachment H, and various certifications for business status and compliance. The Department retains inspection rights at any time, with acceptance contingent upon meeting specified standards, and all contractual and reporting obligations are governed by Florida statutes, administrative code, and the Department’s special conditions, which take precedence over standard forms unless statutorily mandated.