RFI-523-2600000014-3 | DJJ- High Acuity Mental Health Treatment Model

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking proposals under solicitation RFI-523-2600000014-3 to implement a High Acuity Mental Health Treatment Model designed to address the complex behavioral health needs of adjudicated youth. This initiative aims to establish a structured, clinical framework for delivering intensive mental health services to juvenile offenders with severe psychological conditions, focusing on stabilization, therapeutic intervention, and successful reintegration. The program must be delivered in Frankfort, Kentucky, with services tailored to meet state-specific juvenile justice standards and trauma-informed care principles. Proposals must demonstrate proven expertise in high-acuity mental health settings, interdisciplinary team capacity, and measurable outcomes tracking. Responses are due by July 22, 2026, and all submissions must be directed through the Kentucky Virtual Solicitation System via the provided online portal. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Sara Briggs, reachable by phone or email, with additional support available through the Department of Juvenile Justice office in Frankfort. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside classification or NAICS code, indicating open competition to qualified providers. Interested parties are expected to align their models with the agency’s mission of promoting accountability, public safety, and long-term behavioral improvement among juveniles with the most acute mental health challenges.