Description
The 2017 RFP from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families seeks a single‑vendor provider to operate a 5‑bed residential crisis‑stabilization and assessment program for youth ages 11‑15 with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Central Region of the state. The contract is structured as a fee‑for‑service per‑diem ($532 per youth per day) with an annual ceiling of $970,900 and a start‑up cost ceiling of $48,545. The provider must achieve full census within 90 days of contract execution, deliver 24/7 emergency admissions, conduct comprehensive medical‑psychiatric‑behavioral assessments within the first week, develop individualized service plans, and coordinate with families, schools, and Medicaid. Stringent staffing ratios, credential requirements, licensing, accessibility, data reporting (IMDS), and quality‑assurance obligations are mandated. The solicitation closed on May 17 2017; however, no award was made.
• Service model: short‑term (≈90‑120 days) residential crisis stabilization with full diagnostic assessment and transition planning.
• Financial model: $532 per‑youth per‑day reimbursement, up‑to $970,900 annual ceiling, 5 % start‑up cost ceiling.
• Operational requirements: 1 staff per 2 youth (minimum 2 awake staff), extensive clinical staff matrix, wheelchair‑accessible facility, 24‑hour emergent admission capability, Medicaid enrollment, and quarterly QA reports.
• Compliance: NJ DCF licensing, Medicaid billing, Central Registry, Danielle’s Law, restraint‑reduction policy, and optional Joint Commission/COA/CARF accreditation.