Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #JUV-27-CB-08-003

Iowa Judicial Branch Seeks Vendor for Youth Restorative Justice Services in Scott County

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking qualified vendors to deliver Youth Restorative Justice services in Scott County, Iowa, through a Restorative Community Conferencing (RCC) program. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Judicial Branch (Juvenile Court Services) - Issuing Officer: Connie Murphy - Services Requested: - Restorative Community Conferencing (RCC) programs for youth referred for serious crimes as an alternative to juvenile court involvement - Services include: - Trained mediators and annual background checks - Victim and youth engagement - Facilitation of RCC meetings and development of youth plans - Community volunteer involvement - Bi-weekly updates, quarterly performance reports, satisfaction surveys, and discharge summaries - Focus on accountability, harm repair, skill-building (empathy, communication, conflict resolution), and reducing recidivism - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All referrals must be approved by the Scott County Attorney’s office - Confidentiality and performance measurement are required - Emphasis on community engagement and measurable outcomes - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified providers - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with up to five additional one-year renewals at the agency's discretion - Maximum annual budget of $60,000 - Place of Performance: - Scott County, Iowa (primary service area) - Iowa Judicial Branch, 1111 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA (administrative/government facility) - Contracting office at 400 W 4th St, Davenport, IA

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks qualified respondents to provide a Restorative Community Conferencing (RCC) program as an alternative to juvenile court involvement for youth referred to Juvenile Court Services for serious crimes such as automobile theft. The program aims to repair harm through dialogue, accountability, and community engagement, reducing recidivism and strengthening relationships. The contract is issued by the Iowa Judicial Branch for services in Scott County, Iowa, with an anticipated initial term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and a maximum annual budget of $60,000. The RFP includes provisions for up to five additional one-year renewals at the discretion of the agency.

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