Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #JUV-27-TS-08-002

Iowa Judicial Branch Seeks Vendors for Youth Transition and Aftercare Services in Eighth Judicial District

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking qualified vendors to provide Transition to Adulthood and Aftercare services for youth in the Eighth Judicial District. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Judicial Branch (Juvenile Court Services, Eighth Judicial District) - Contact: Natalie Miller - Services Requested: - Transition to Adulthood and Aftercare services for youth aged 12-18 transitioning from out-of-home placements (e.g., Qualified Residential Treatment Programs, State Training School) back into the community - Implementation of the Boys Town On the Way Home (OTWH) curriculum - Client-facing contact services by trained Transition Specialists - Crisis support, action plan development, and family/caregiver engagement - Detailed monthly and quarterly reporting, performance monitoring, and caseload limits - Locations: - Services to be provided across Juvenile Court Services District 8 counties: Appanoose, Davis, Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lee (North & South), Louisa, Mahaska, Monroe, Poweshiek, Van Buren, Wapello, and Washington - Contracting office: Iowa Judicial Branch, 1111 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Use of the Boys Town OTWH curriculum is mandatory - Transition Specialists must be trained in the curriculum - Crisis support and family engagement are required components - Regular reporting and adherence to performance measures - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year with up to five additional one-year renewals at the discretion of the Iowa Judicial Branch - Maximum annual contract budget is $265,000 - No specific product OEMs or hardware/software vendors are mentioned, as this is a services-focused procurement.

Description

The Iowa Judicial Branch (IJB) Eighth Judicial District is seeking proposals from responsible vendors to provide Transition to Adult and Aftercare services for youth transitioning from residential treatment programs or state training schools back into the community. The services aim to reduce recidivism, support youth self-sufficiency, and engage families in solution-focused conversations across multiple counties in JCS District 8. The contract term begins July 1, 2026, with an anticipated maximum annual budget of $265,000 and may be renewed for up to five additional one-year terms at the discretion of the IJB.

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