RFI-523-2600000014-4 | DJJ- High Acuity Mental Health Treatment Model

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking proposals under solicitation RFI-523-2600000014-4 to implement a High Acuity Mental Health Treatment Model targeting youth in its custody. The request is open to organizations capable of delivering specialized, intensive behavioral health services designed for juveniles with severe mental health needs, emphasizing trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions that promote stability, recovery, and reintegration. The program must be executed in Frankfort, Kentucky, with all services aligned to state mandates and juvenile justice best practices, ensuring comprehensive clinical care, staffing by qualified mental health professionals, and coordination with existing juvenile services. Proposals must be submitted no later than July 22, 2026, at 7:30 PM Eastern Time, with responses directed to Roberta McCann at the provided contact details. This solicitation is classified as a state and local government procurement under the SLED category, with no specific set-aside or NAICS code indicated. Interested parties should access the official portal via the provided link for full instructions and documentation. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks partners who can demonstrate proven experience in high-acuity mental health programming within juvenile justice settings, with the capacity to scale services, maintain strict compliance standards, and deliver measurable outcomes in youth well-being and recidivism reduction.