RFP-DSS02-15 - Non-Secure Detention Care

Summary of Specifications:
The County of Orange ("County") is required to take reasonable steps to provide conveniently accessible and adequate Non-Secure Detention ("NSD") services. The County's Department of Social Services ("DSS") is responsible for the administration of juvenile detention services for eligible youth residing within the County. DSS may contract with public or non-profit youth caring agencies to operate NSD facilities, pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations, and upon certification by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). 

DSS is seeking proposals from qualified not-for-profit organizations to provide successful, best-practice, cost-effective NSD services for the County. These services consist of short-term supportive residential care for juveniles awaiting court processing in accordance with provisions of the New York State Family Court Act and regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services ("OCFS"). 

DSS estimates the need for one (1) detention facility with a certified capacity of eight (8) beds for a co-ed population. Only proposals for agency-operated boarding homes, group care and/or residential care facilities will be accepted. Proposals will be accepted from applicants who currently operate OCFS certified NSD facility(s). Proposals for new facilities will only be accepted if the applicant’s implementation plan clearly demonstrates that detention services will be available within defined timeframes. Any associated renovation or construction costs are the sole responsibility of the NSD provider, and specifics regarding the tasks and timeframes necessary for program implementation must be provided.