Middlesex County Opengov #CC-27-905

Youth GPS Monitoring, Mentoring, and Evening Services

Middlesex County is seeking a provider for court-involved youth services centered on GPS monitoring, mentoring, and structured evening programming. - Buyer: Middlesex County Department of Community Services, Office of Human Services; related youth-services offices include the Division of Children’s Services and Council for Children’s Services. - Core services: Serve at least 20 qualified youth across detention-alternative and disposition services; provide GPS monitoring, same-sex mentoring, home checks, evening programming, family engagement, transportation, and bilingual English/Spanish support. - GPS equipment and response: The County will make 15 GPS bracelets available through a vendor it secures. The provider must coordinate with that vendor, complete device training, maintain customer-support access, and arrange additional bracelets within 24 hours of notice. Monitoring must be available 24/7; placement is required within one hour of contact, installed units must be checked at least every 24 hours, and malfunctioning equipment must be repaired or replaced within 12 hours. - Program requirements: Home checks must last at least 30 minutes and occur at least twice weekly for detention alternatives or twice monthly for disposition. Evening programming must run from 5:00–9:00 p.m. at least three days per week, including a Friday or Saturday. Transportation and bilingual services must be provided at no cost to youth or families. - Staffing and reporting: Use a youth-centered, strength-based approach; provide required staff checks and training; maintain youth records and service data; and submit required census, progress, program, and fiscal reports. - Funding and term: Available program funding is $115,000, reimbursed based on delivered services or units. The initial term is 12 months, with possible second- and third-year renewals; services must begin within 30 days of the contract start. - OEMs and vendors: No GPS manufacturer or vendor is named. The County will secure the GPS vendor. Attachment examples also refer to “XXX Agency,” a placeholder rather than an identified vendor. - Attachment context: Attachment summaries include sample budget items and a youth-services planning packet that are not identified as core requirements of this solicitation; their listed items are included below for completeness.

Description

Middlesex County seeks a provider to deliver GPS electronic monitoring, mentoring, and evening reporting services for qualified court-involved youth residing in Middlesex County. The program supports detention alternatives and court-ordered disposition services, serving at least 20 youth across both components. Scope includes GPS bracelet monitoring, home checks, evening programming, mentoring, transportation, bilingual services, reporting, and family engagement. Available programming funding is $115,000, with reimbursement based on services or units provided.

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