Description
The State of North Carolina’s Department of Public Safety seeks a qualified vendor to operate a gender‑responsive, trauma‑informed short‑term residential program for up to 20 female juveniles in Manson, NC. The contract is for an initial three‑year term with two optional one‑year extensions, and the provider must deliver therapeutic, educational, and vocational services in a non‑secure residential setting, complying with state statutes and certification requirements.
• Location: 633 Shepards Way Lane, Manson, NC 27553
• Capacity: Minimum 20 female juveniles at any time (ages 13‑17+, emerging adults)
• Services: Trauma‑informed counseling, life‑skills training, education/vocational programming, mental‑health assessment and treatment
• Contract term: 3 years (optionally up to 5 years)
• Mandatory site visit: 21 Oct 2026 (must attend)
• Proposal deadline: 6 Nov 2026, 2:00 PM ET (electronic submission)
• Required certifications: E‑Verify, background checks, insurance, drug‑free workplace policy, financial stability, etc.
• Evaluation criteria include experience with juvenile justice, clinical expertise, cost proposal, and staffing plan.