Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #JUV-27-CB-05-003

Iowa Judicial Branch Solicits Community Based Sanctions Services for Juvenile Court in Seven Counties

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking proposals for Community Based Sanctions Services to support Juvenile Court Services in seven counties within the Fifth Judicial District. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Judicial Branch, Fifth Judicial District Juvenile Court Services - Key contact: Kelly Cox - Services Requested: - Community Based Sanctions Services for youth adjudicated delinquent or at risk - Intensive programming to help youth fulfill probation requirements or address probation violations - Service learning volunteer opportunities (weekday and Saturday groups) - Weekly violators programming with cognitive behavioral focus - Delinquency Impact Diversion Group (DID) as a diversionary program - Programming must include restorative justice principles, community service, classroom learning, worksite time, and advocacy activities - Provider must supply transportation, qualified staff (with background checks), facilities, and weekly reporting to Juvenile Court Officers - Place of Performance: - Polk, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Warren, and Marion counties, Iowa - Notable Requirements: - Maximum annual contract budget of $300,000 - Initial contract term of one year, with up to five additional one-year renewals at the Iowa Judicial Branch's discretion - Emphasis on reducing recidivism, supporting youth accountability, and community engagement - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; open to qualified service providers

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits proposals to provide community based sanctions services to Juvenile Court Services in Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Polk, and Warren counties. The program aims to assist youth in fulfilling probation requirements and to help them acquire reasoning skills to avoid further problem behaviors. It serves as a series of intermediate and graduated sanctions as alternatives to detention, probation revocation, out-of-home placement, or filing a petition on an Informal Agreement.

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