Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #JUV-27-CB-07-003

Youth Restorative Justice Services for Scott County, Iowa

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking proposals for Youth Restorative Justice services in Scott County, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Judicial Branch (IJB) - Issuing Officer: Connie Murphy - Services Requested: - Provision of Restorative Community Conferencing (RCC) programs as alternatives to juvenile court involvement for youth referred to Juvenile Court Services for serious crimes with identifiable victims - Services include: - Facilitation of restorative conferences with youth, victims, families, and community members - Engagement of trained mediators (with annual background checks) - Community volunteer involvement - Development and monitoring of youth plans - Bi-weekly updates, quarterly performance reports, satisfaction surveys, and discharge summary reports - Focus on skill-building (empathy, communication, conflict resolution) and reducing recidivism - Notable Requirements: - All referrals must be approved by the Scott County Attorney’s office - Adherence to confidentiality and performance measurement standards - Emphasis on community engagement and victim participation - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with up to five additional one-year renewal options - Maximum annual contract budget of $60,000 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

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 with identifiable victims. 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 contract term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and possible extensions. The maximum annual contract budget is $60,000.

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