Multnomah County #RFP-26-2027

Short-Term Juvenile Shelter Care and Out-of-Home Placement Services

Multnomah County is seeking providers to operate short-term shelter placements for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. - Buyer: Multnomah County Department of Community Justice. - Service requested: Short Term Shelter Care for medium- to high-risk youth ages 12–19, providing an alternative to detention and supporting stabilization and transition to family or community. - Capacity and payment: The County anticipates funding 1–2 beds per day, with the possibility of one additional bed. Payment is per bed per day at a rate negotiated during contracting; funding and placement volume are not guaranteed. - Service requirements: Provide room and board, 24/7 supervision, referral intake, transportation, treatment coordination, educational support, culturally responsive care, safety planning, and progress reporting. Include at least five hours of skill-building activities and two to three recreational opportunities per week. - Placement expectations: Average stays are 14–30 days; extensions beyond 30 days require supervisory approval. The initial opportunity also specifies a no-decline policy for referrals and youth orientation within 24 hours of placement. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product manufacturers, or service vendors are named. No product part numbers apply.

Description

Multnomah County’s Department of Community Justice seeks proposals for out-of-home placement and program services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Services are intended to provide alternatives to detention and support transitions from detention to home or another community provider, in a safe and supportive setting using evidence-based and strength-based approaches. The service continuum includes short-term beds of up to 30 days, and the County is currently seeking to fund a total of 1–2 beds, paid per bed per day at a rate negotiated during contracting. Funding is not guaranteed and may fluctuate.

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