The County of Cuyahoga issued RFP #4810 seeking providers to operate trauma‑informed respite, short‑term residential, group‑home, and crisis‑stabilization services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Proposals were due on 9 Feb 2021, with the possibility of service commencement as early as 1 May 2021. The solicitation required a detailed, fixed 12‑month budget, extensive program and staffing documentation, and compliance with a suite of insurance and ethical requirements. Evaluation hinged on a technical score (minimum 60 pts) and cost competitiveness, with the lowest‑cost technically responsive vendor slated to receive the award. No contract value, awardee, or term length was disclosed in the public documents.
• Scope: 24/7 staffed trauma‑informed residential care for non‑violent to mid‑level juvenile offenders.
• Requirements: Ohio state licensing, staff qualifications, transportation, education services, and a fixed‑price budget.
• Procurement: Full open competition, hand‑delivered or electronic submission via the Supplier Portal.