Life Skills Program Service

The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners seeks proposals from USA organizations to deliver a Botvin Life Skills Program to 150 to 200 middle school youth in Lower and Middle Townships, New Jersey. The selected provider must set up training venues, deliver ten one-hour weekly lessons using certified staff, and maintain records to ensure curriculum compliance. Program goals include achieving a 75 percent completion rate, with 50 percent of completers demonstrating increased knowledge and a positive sense of self on pre- and post-tests. Proposers must submit sealed bids including a signed proposal cover sheet, signed stockholder disclosure statement, signed addenda, staff job descriptions and credentials, and an itemized budget. Proposals are due by November 18, 2026, at 2:00 pm, and written questions must be emailed to Dan Shustack by October 27, 2026. Bids are evaluated based on technical proposal quality, cost, experience with government contracts, staff credentials, and purpose area experience. The initial contract term is one year, running from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with options for two additional one-year extensions.