Non-Secure Juvenile Detention Services

White Plains, New YorkNew York, USADue Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Client: White Plains, New York
RFP Number: EXTRA-75231
Posted: —
Category: Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
Budget: Looking for Proposal
NAICS: —
Set-aside: —
Contact: —

Description

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The Westchester County government authority in White Plains, NY requires a USA-based vendor to provide, manage, and operate one or more offsite non-secure juvenile detention facilities. The selected vendor must handle all aspects of the detention program, delivering residential care and related support services for a one-year contract period. Required operational capabilities include delivering initial on-site medical and mental health triage, stabilization, and de-escalation. Furthermore, the vendor must care for and administer medication to youth facing diverse health conditions, such as diabetes, seizures, allergies, and mental health diagnoses. The buyer also requires the vendor to coordinate clinical psychiatric and psychological assessments and information directly with the department of probation. Interested bidders must submit their proposals digitally through email or online, providing their own budget proposals. All inquiries regarding this opportunity require submission no later than August 26, 2026. The buyer provides no additional evaluation criteria.

Key solicitation details

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The County of Westchester Department of Probation is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide, manage, and operate a certified non-secure juvenile detention site and program for up to eight youth per day. The program provides temporary care, maintenance, security, initial medical and mental health services, and related support services for juvenile offenders and delinquents. Eligible vendors include onshore USA organizations.

Issued by: County of Westchester Department of Probation
Issue Date: August 19, 2026
Requests for Clarification Due: August 26, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Written Responses to Requests for Clarification Posted: on or before September 2, 2026
Due Date: October 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm
County-Optional Site Visits to Proposer Site(s): on or before October 21, 2026
How to submit: Sealed hard copy and email
Submission details: Submit 1 original hard-copy, 8 hard-copy copies, and 1 electronic copy in PDF format. Hard copies delivered in a sealed envelope marked 'Proposal – Non-Secure Juvenile Detention Services' to Westchester County Courthouse Department of Probation, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 7th floor, White Plains, NY 10601. PDF emailed to [email protected].
Contract term: One year initial term with five one-year option years (up to 6 years total).
Place of performance: White Plains, New York / Westchester County, NY (Offsite contractor facility)
Insurance and bonding: Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate naming County as additional insured); Commercial Umbrella/Excess Insurance ($2,000,000 occurrence/aggregate); Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 limit); Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate); Abuse and Molestation Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate); Workers' Compensation and NYS Disability Benefits Insurance.
Funding: New York State funds

How proposals are evaluated

Ability, qualifications, and experience of the proposer	15 points out of 100
Ability, qualifications, training, and experience of the proposer's staff	15 points out of 100
Service methodology and approach, including the proposed work plan	50 points out of 100
The cost proposal	20 points out of 100

Scope of work

Provide and operate a non-secure juvenile detention site and facility for up to 8 youth
Provide initial on-site medical and mental health services for triage, stabilization, and de-escalation
Care for and administration of medication to youth with medical and mental health issues
Coordinate clinical assessments and case information with the Department of Probation
Provide 24/7 primary care physician availability, twice-weekly physician site visits, and full-time nursing services
Provide certified educational programming, casework services, and dietary/meals services
Provide necessary clothing, personal hygiene items, and recreational/cultural activities
Provide transportation services for youth between facility, court, medical appointments, and other required visits

Minimum qualifications

Facility must be certified by New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) prior to work performance
Staff must possess valid NYS motor vehicle license or NYS identification
Staff must be vetted through criminal background check (not older than 60 days prior to hire) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
Physician/Medical Director must be licensed and currently registered to practice medicine in New York State
Nurse must be a registered professional nurse
Psychiatrist must be qualified by New York State law; Psychologist must be certified as a psychologist under NYS law
Education staff must be certified or eligible for certification by NYS Department of Education
Staff must possess sufficient strength and agility to physically restrain youth in emergency situations

Documents to include with the bid

Cover letter signed with original signature
Proposer Certification (Section IV)
Schedule D: Questionnaire Regarding Business Enterprises Owned and Controlled by Persons of Color or Women
Schedule E: Certification Regarding Business Dealings with Northern Ireland
Schedule F: Disclosure of Relationships to County
Schedule G: Criminal Background Disclosure
Schedule H: Questionnaire Regarding Business Enterprises Owned and Controlled by Service-Disabled Veterans
Responses to questions outlined in Schedule A
Cost proposal forms in Schedule B for each year of anticipated term

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