Description
This RFP seeks a qualified vendor to deliver evidence‑based community‑based services for juvenile offenders and their families in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The contract will cover mentoring, family support, youth‑empowerment, and employment services, with a strong emphasis on cultural competence, risk‑need‑responsivity, data collection, and outcome measurement. Proposals are evaluated on a 100‑point rubric that balances technical merit (80 points) with cost (10 points). The procurement timeline runs from a July 8, 2024 issue date to an August 6, 2024 bid deadline, followed by evaluation, recommendation, and a September 4, 2024 award. The contract period runs through June 30, 2025, with quarterly reporting and monthly invoicing. Insurance requirements are extensive, and the County retains the right to terminate with 30‑day notice.
• Scope of work includes mentoring, family support, youth voice empowerment, and employment services, all delivered via evidence‑based models.
• Vendors must demonstrate at least two years of relevant experience, cultural proficiency, and robust data‑tracking capabilities.
• Evaluation criteria allocate 20 points each to project plan, evidence‑based model, risk‑need‑responsivity, and assessment capability, plus points for outcomes, data methods, and cost.