2020 RFP CSOC Specialty (SPEC) Out-of-Home Treatment Services - Union County

This solicitation sought to fund up to three five‑bed Specialty (SPEC) out‑of‑home residential treatment programs for youth ages 15‑19 with serious emotional/behavioral challenges in Northern or Central New Jersey. The contract is a fee‑for‑service, per‑diem reimbursement through Medicaid, with a maximum award of $812,125 per five‑bed program. Awardees must meet extensive staffing ratios, obtain COA/CARF/TJC accreditation within 24 months, and accept all CSOC referrals (no‑eject/no‑reject). The sole awardee was Trinitas Regional Medical Service, which received the contract on 11/26/2020. • Funding: $430 per youth per day (or $445 if accredited), capped at $812,125 annually per award. • Staffing: Minimum 1 direct‑care staff per 4 youth, 24‑hour awake staff, multidisciplinary clinical team including psychiatrist, pediatrician, therapists, case managers, and program director. • Compliance: Medicaid enrollment, accreditation, background checks, ADA compliance, and performance metrics (e.g., 80% stay 8‑10 months, 85% no new legal charges). • Timeline: Original bid deadline 8/26/2020, extended to 9/23/2020; award announced 11/26/2020; contractor must be operational within 90 days of award.