Missouri BUYS #STATE 0000000464SL

Missouri Department of Corrections Seeks Amachi Mentoring Program Services for Children of Incarcerated Parents

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a provider for statewide mentoring services for children of incarcerated parents. - Government Buyer: - Missouri Department of Corrections, Division of Purchasing - Contact: Julie Kleffner - OEM and Vendor: - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri (sole source and program developer) - Products/Services Requested: - Amachi Mentoring Program services - Minimum of 285 children to be served statewide - Program is proprietary to Big Brothers Big Sisters - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri is recognized as able to provide the Amachi Mentoring Program in Missouri - Service is mandated by a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Corrections and the Department of Social Services - Previous competitive solicitations only received responses from this vendor - Contract period is one year with three possible one-year renewals

Description

This procurement is for providing statewide mentoring services for a minimum of 285 children of incarcerated parents using the Amachi Mentoring Program. The Department of Corrections and the Department of Social Services have a Memorandum of Understanding requiring the Department of Corrections to provide this program developed by Big Brothers Big Sisters. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri is the only known vendor providing this program in Missouri, making it a single feasible source procurement. The contract period is from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with three 1-year renewal options.

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