Transition Services and Aftercare

Juvenile Court Services (JCS) of Iowa’s Third Judicial District has issued a solicitation for vendors to provide Transition to Adult and Aftercare services covering multiple counties within District 3, including Woodbury, Plymouth, Sioux, and others. These services focus on supporting youth who are transitioning from residential treatment or out-of-home placements back into their communities. The primary goals are to reduce youth recidivism, promote self-sufficiency, and foster family or caregiver engagement through solution-focused interventions. The contract requires implementation of Boys Town’s licensed On The Way Home® (OTWH) program, with mandatory maintenance of a full-time Transition Specialist and a part-time supervisor who are cross-trained and able to provide client-facing support including on-call availability. Performance metrics include timely submission of monthly reports and immediate reporting of critical incidents, with an emphasis on continuous quality assurance and compliance with Iowa juvenile service standards. This firm-fixed-price contract, issued by the Iowa Judicial Branch with solicitation number JUV-27-TS-03-001, has a one-year base period with up to five one-year renewal options. Services will be performed primarily in Woodbury County and surrounding District 3 counties, with administrative oversight from Cedar Rapids, IA. The evaluation of proposals will be based on a best-value trade-off methodology, weighing technical merit—including adherence to licensing, staffing, reporting, and service delivery standards—and cost proposals, with a scoring system heavily emphasizing technical qualifications. Required submissions include detailed technical and cost proposals submitted electronically in separate files, accompanied by certification and authorization documents ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. Vendors must register with the Iowa Department of Administrative Services for payments, which will follow a 60-day payment window and support electronic transfers. Background checks for key personnel, ongoing disclosure obligations about legal and financial integrity, and strict adherence to contract specifications are essential components to contract award and administration.