Fifty-Bed Moderate-Risk Residential Program for Male Juvenile Sexual Offender Treatment Services (Ages 10–19) in Florida

Project ID: RFP-14916 State|LocalOpportunities

Overview

Agency	Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) [FL]
Deadline	07/02/26
Posted	01/23/26
Estimated Value	$5,000,000 - $15,000,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Not Provided
NAICS	Not Provided
PSC	Not Provided
Location	Florida

Description

Primary Latest Change

The Department is seeking a fifty (50)-bed moderate-risk residential program for males appropriate for residential placement, between the ages of ten and nineteen (19), who need Juvenile Sexual Offender Treatment Services. Program services are to include innovations in delinquency programming and treatment services, as described in the Attachment A, Services Sought; the Attachment A-1, Health and Nursing Services; the Career and Technical Education Services Attachment; the Academic Services Attachment; and the Juvenile Sexual Offender Treatment Services Attachment. The program shall be in a Department-owned building located at 9502 Columbus Drive, Tampa, Florida 33619, in Circuit 13 of DJJ's Central Region, or a Respondent-owned/leased building located in the State of Florida.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking to establish a fifty (50)-bed moderate-risk residential program for male juveniles aged ten to twenty-one who require Juvenile Sexual Offender Treatment Services. This initiative aims to provide innovative delinquency programming and treatment services in a therapeutic environment, with the goal of reducing recidivism and supporting the rehabilitation of youth offenders. The program will be located either in a Department-owned facility at 9502 Columbus Drive, Tampa, Florida, or in a Respondent-owned/leased building within the state. Work Details The contractor will design, develop, implement, and operate a residential program that includes: - Custody and continuous supervision of youth 24/7. - Provision of Juvenile Sexual Offender Treatment Services. - Additional services may include Substance Abuse Treatment Overlay Services (SAOS), Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS), Intensive Mental Health Treatment Services, Comprehensive Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders, Borderline Intellectual Functioning Services, Developmental Disability Treatment Services, and Medical Complex Residential Overlay Services. - Evidence-based treatment practices tailored to individual needs based on assessments. - Daily structured activities occupying at least 60% of youth's waking hours. - Nutritional meals and personal hygiene items provided to residents. - Staff-to-youth ratios: Awake Ratio 1:8, Asleep Ratio 1:10. Period of Performance The contract duration is not explicitly stated but will commence upon execution and continue as per the needs outlined by the Department and funding availability. Place of Performance The program will be conducted in a Department-owned building located at 9502 Columbus Drive, Tampa, Florida 33619 or in a Respondent-owned/leased facility within the State of Florida. Bidder Requirements Respondents must comply with specific qualifications including staffing plans that meet state regulations for direct care staff training and experience. Key personnel must include licensed mental health professionals and other qualified staff. The Respondent must also adhere to Florida Statutes regarding operational standards for juvenile facilities.

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