2020 CSOC RFP GHL2 Group Home Level 2

This contract funds the establishment and operation of up‑to‑seven five‑bed group homes in New Jersey for youth ages 12‑17 with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and challenging behaviors. The State provides a per‑diem fee‑for‑service of $512 per youth per day, with a total annual ceiling of $6,540,800 across all awards ($934,400 per five‑bed home). Funding includes start‑up assistance (up to 5 % of award) and ramp‑up payments for the first two weeks of operation. The award was granted to Allies, Inc., which must meet extensive licensing, staffing, accessibility, and Medicaid enrollment requirements, deliver a comprehensive suite of clinical, behavioral, educational, and family services, and submit ongoing quality‑assurance and reporting documentation. The RFP was issued on October 5 2020, bids were due December 15 2020, and the award was announced March 16 2021. The contract is fee‑for‑service, competitive, and subject to New Jersey DCF oversight. • Funding: $512 per‑diem, $6.54 M total ceiling, $934.4 k per home. • Scope: Out‑of‑home residential treatment for I/DD youth, including clinical, behavioral, psychiatric, educational, and transportation services. • Requirements: NJ DCF licensing, Medicaid provider enrollment, ADA‑compliant facilities, specified staffing ratios, and quarterly QA/PI reporting.