Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified provider to deliver community‑based, trauma‑informed mentoring services to probation‑status youth ages 12‑20 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The County requires a full cost proposal (per‑diem/unit‑rate) and extensive documentation, including background checks, mentor training, and detailed reporting. The contract runs from January 1 2021 through June 30 2022, with a 90‑day validity period for proposals and a 60‑90‑day payment cycle after invoicing.
• Target population: adjudicated youth on probation, ages 12‑20, with varied needs (trauma, disabilities, substance‑abuse, etc.)
• Service model: one‑on‑one, trauma‑informed mentoring (1‑2 hrs/week) for 6‑12 months, delivered in the community with robust supervision and court communication
• Mandatory deliverables: monthly progress reports, discharge reports, data collection on outcomes, and a complete cost breakdown using County‑provided Excel worksheets (B‑1, B‑2, B‑3)
• Evaluation criteria (weighted): understanding (170), methodology (320), management plan (150), experience (130), and contract cost (230)
• Submission requirements: hand‑delivered original + 9 hard copies + 1 digital copy by 11:00 AM on Oct 14 2020; non‑collusion affidavit; insurance certificates; compliance with County ethics and insurance standards.