2023 RFQ - Summer Camp and Alternative Recreational Services

This 2023 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families (Children’s System of Care) seeks qualified providers to deliver state‑wide summer camp and alternative recreational services for youth ages 0‑21 with developmental‑disability eligibility. Providers may bid on Traditional Day Camp, Alternative Recreational Sessions, and/or Overnight Camp, but must meet strict staffing ratios, background‑check, training, and safety requirements. Funding is unit‑price based (per day, per night, per session) with caps of $82 per day, $136.33 per night, and $41 per session. Eleven vendors were awarded contracts on March 27 2024 to operate services during the June‑August 2024 period. The contract does not include matching‑fund requirements, and no subcontracting of the core services is allowed. Reporting, invoicing, and documentation must be submitted within 30 days of service delivery. • Scope: Summer day‑camp, alternative recreational sessions, and overnight camp for youth with developmental disabilities across New Jersey. • Funding: Unit‑price rates (day, night, session) with maximum service caps; families cover registration, transportation, and off‑site trips. • Requirements: State‑mandated staff‑youth ratios, criminal‑history checks, TB clearance, staff training, safety & accessibility plans, and detailed service record‑keeping.