Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Service Category I: Counseling Services The Maryland State Department of Juvenile Services (DJS or Department) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) in order to provide counseling services to Juvenile Services Education Program (JSEP) students as indicated on students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs). The Counseling Services shall include up to approximately 400 hours over the term of the three (3) year contract. Service delivery will be approximately twenty-five (25) hours of service per month. The Service Category II: Psychological Services In addition, the Department is issuing this RFP in order to provide evaluations of eligibility for special education services and the provision of related services for psychological services as indicated on students’ IEPs. The Psychological Services shall include up to approximately 200 hours of service over the term of the three (3) year Contract. Service delivery will be approximately 10-15 hours per month. It is the State’s intention to obtain goods and services, as specified in this RFP, from a Contract(s) between the selected Offeror(s) and the State. The Department intends to make approximately six (6) awards as a result of this solicitation, with approximately three (3) being the number of awards in Service Category I, and approximately three (3) awards being the maximum in Service Category II. See RFP Section 6 - Evaluation and Selection Procedures for more Contract award information. Offeror’s may propose services for one or both Service Categories. See RFP Section 4.9 Award Basis for more Contract award information.
