Teen Court Diversion Program

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services is seeking a vendor to implement a one-year Teen Court Diversion Program in Baltimore City. The program is designed for youth aged 11 to 17 who have admitted to committing misdemeanor delinquent acts, with a capacity to serve up to 200 youth annually. The scope of work includes providing case management, facilitating a teen jury process, and monitoring restorative sanctions for up to 90 days. Services must be delivered both virtually and in person, and the selected contractor is required to maintain at least one main office within Baltimore City. To be eligible, contractors must possess a bachelor's degree, have three years of experience in case management for delinquent or victimized youth, and provide at least two references from the past five years. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest total bid price. Awardees must comply with various state regulations, including certifications for commercial nondiscrimination, drug and alcohol-free workplace policies, and Minority Business Enterprise and Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise laws. Key administrative requirements include the submission of monthly progress reports, the development of a crisis response plan, and adherence to SOC 2 Type 2 Audit standards for data confidentiality.