Ocean County Opengov #313634

Specialized Youth Disposition and Community-Reintegration Services

Ocean County is seeking providers for specialized assessment and intervention services for youth on probation. - Government buyer: County of Ocean, through the Ocean County Department of Juvenile Services and Ocean County Youth Services Commission; Purchasing Department. - Services requested: Specialized assessment, individualized treatment and intervention, family support, safety planning, skill development, and community reintegration for youth involved in the Family Court system, primarily at disposition and, when needed, during reentry. - Potential service tracks include intervention for concerning sexual behaviors, juvenile firesetting, and aggression or violence, as well as other assessed specialized behavioral needs. - Services include family engagement, risk management, coordination with Juvenile Probation and community partners, and transition or step-down planning. - Funding and billing: A $50,000 funding allocation is identified. Providers propose fee-for-service rates, with services billed monthly; no service quantities or units are specified. - Provider requirements: Providers must demonstrate appropriate credentials, training, clinical supervision, treatment models, and capacity for each track offered. Services should be individualized, evidence-informed, developmentally appropriate, trauma-responsive, and culturally responsive. - OEMs and vendors: No service-provider vendors or product manufacturers are named. OpenGov is identified as the proposal portal; it is not a service provider. - Term: One-year initial service period, with possible annual renewals for a total period of up to five years, subject to performance, funding, plan approval, and applicable Youth Justice Commission direction. The opportunity is not an annual product subscription. - Award considerations: The County may award all or part of the work to one or more providers.

Description

Ocean County is soliciting competitive proposals from organizations to provide Specialized Youth Disposition Services for youth on probation in Ocean County. Services include specialized assessment, treatment, intervention, family support, safety planning, skill development, and community reintegration, including tracks addressing sexual behavior, firesetting, and aggression or violence. The solicitation lists a $50,000 funding allocation and a service period of January 1 through December 31, 2027; annual renewals may extend the total contract period up to five years. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the County’s OpenGov portal by November 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. prevailing time.

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