2023 RFP - Group Home Level 1 for Youth with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

This solicitation seeks up to six five‑bed Group Home Level 1 contracts for youth ages 11‑20 with intellectual or developmental disabilities across New Jersey’s North, Central, and South regions. Each contract runs for five years (July 1 2023 – June 30 2028) and provides a per‑diem reimbursement of $649.30 per youth per day, plus a one‑time start‑up allocation of up to $59,249 per home. Awardees must staff each home with a multidisciplinary team meeting specific credentialed‑hour requirements and maintain a 1‑staff‑per‑3‑youth ratio, including 24/7 crisis‑response capability. The State agency (DCF) will award contracts to multiple vendors; three vendors were selected: SERV Connect, Inc., Youth Consultation Service, and Community Options, Inc. The contract includes rigorous reporting, accreditation, and Medicaid claim requirements. • Total program funding: $7,465,329 (operating + start‑up) with an annual operating budget of $7,109,835. • Maximum of three awards per respondent (up to 15 beds). • Mandatory staffing ratios, credential requirements, and training (e.g., Nurtured Heart Approach, Six Core Strategies). • Awards are region‑specific; each awarded vendor must operate in the designated region and achieve Joint Commission/COA/CARF accreditation within 24 months.