Award
County of Orange MA-063-24010830-09
Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) - Subordinate
Recipient
New Alternatives, Inc.
Awarded
July 01, 2024
Identifier
MA-063-24010830-09
The government buyer is the County of Orange Social Services Agency, located in Orange, California. The awarded vendor is New Alternatives, Inc., a licensed Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) provider. The contract is for the provision of short-term residential therapeutic program services to foster youth and non-minor dependents (NMDs) referred by the County. Services include specialty mental health services, transition services, family engagement, education and health supports, transition to adulthood services, permanency support, and transportation. The contract requires New Alternatives, Inc. to maintain all necessary licenses and accreditations, comply with California Welfare and Institutions Code, and provide 24/7 services. The contract includes detailed requirements for record keeping, reporting, staffing, training, quality assurance, and confidentiality. The contract also mandates compliance with County information technology security provisions and state privacy and security provisions. The contract term is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for an additional two years. Unique contract requirements include compliance with California Department of Social Services Interim Licensing Standards for STRTPs, provision of a mental health program approved by the California Department of Health Care Services, and detailed reporting and incident notification protocols. The place of performance is within Orange County, California, with the vendor's address in San Diego, California.
Description
STRTP homes provide an integrated, short-term, trauma-informed program of specialized and intensive treatment, including 24-hour care and supervision until placement in a home-based setting is appropriate. STRTPs are established in state statute and regulated by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and must hold an active license issued by CDSS’s Community Care License Division (CCLD) to operate and provide services.