Tarrant County Ionwave #F2026084

Tarrant County Juvenile Services Seeks Residential Placement Providers for Youth

Tarrant County Juvenile Services is seeking qualified residential care providers to deliver secure and non-secure post-adjudication residential placement treatment services for youth ages 10–17 under the authority of the Tarrant County Juvenile Court. - Contract Details: - Initial contract term is 12 months, with two optional one-year renewal periods - No guaranteed minimum number of placements; selection based on program quality, experience, and cost - Services Requested: - Secure and non-secure residential placement and treatment services - Emergency shelters, short-term and long-term residential programs, foster care, substance abuse treatment, and secure/non-secure correctional facilities - Specialized programming for trauma, mental health, substance use, intellectual disabilities, autism, behavioral issues, sexual behavior problems, and other high-need populations - All services must be trauma-responsive, evidence-based, and culturally competent - Clinical services must be delivered by master's-level providers or supervised trainees - Provider Requirements: - Must be licensed and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations - Must provide proof of financial stability, insurance, and relevant experience - Required to submit treatment plans, monitoring and incident reports, and participate in TCJS research and evaluation activities - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a qualifications-based solicitation for service providers - Reference to Texas Child-Centered Care (T3C) Methodological Rates for information; rates are negotiable - Key Locations: - Tarrant County Juvenile Services (government facility) - Tarrant County Purchasing Office (contracting office) - Tarrant County Auditor's Office (billing office)

Description

Tarrant County Juvenile Services (TCJS) is seeking proposals from qualified residential care providers to deliver secure and non-secure post-adjudication residential placement treatment services for youth ages 10 to 17 under the authority of the Tarrant County Juvenile Court. The contract period is anticipated from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with options to renew for two additional years. Providers must offer trauma-responsive, evidence-based services and demonstrate experience with specialized populations, including youth with behavioral, clinical, and developmental needs. The solicitation includes detailed requirements for licensing, staffing, reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and policies.

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