About this opportunity
AI summaryThe government authority in Camden, NJ, requires a vendor to provide positive youth development and detention alternative innovation services. The scope of work includes individual leadership and mentoring services that address youth personal goals and achievements, primary and secondary delinquency prevention services, and diversion services. Selected youth must have open communication and access to mentors as needed, and performance will take place onsite or offsite. Eligible applicants are restricted to USA organizations. Bidders must submit all questions no later than November 04, 2026. The resulting contract period will run for one year.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- County of Camden
Scope of work
- Individual Leadership and Mentoring services to youth
- Crisis intervention services and 24-hour hotline support
- Family counseling, guidance, and referral services
- Detention alternative innovation and community supervision programs
- Anger management, cyber safety, and relational aggression curricula
- Youth and family engagement and pro-social activities
- Program evaluation, tracking, and monthly monitoring reports
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proven record of experience, including prior program monitoring | Not specified |
| Ability to provide services in a timely manner | Not specified |
| Personnel qualifications | Not specified |
| Location of office and availability of personnel | Not specified |
| Understanding of the services requested | Not specified |
| Cost of services | Not specified |
| Training and expertise on culturally relevant services | Not specified |
| Prior history of providing services through the Youth Services Commission | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Extensive experience and qualifications in juvenile justice or youth services
- Family counselors must have Master's level or Bachelor's level with 5 years experience
- Program Therapists must possess minimum Master's degree with 5 years related experience
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate required prior to award
Documents to include with your response
- Five copies of Proposal
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Certification of non-involvement in prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus
- Program Profile Attachment C
- Schedule of Services Attachment M
- Budget Sheets Attachment N
- Contact Sheet Attachment O
- Resumes of key personnel
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
Key dates
- Questions due
- Wednesday November 4, 2026 at Noon
- Proposals due
- Friday November 20, 2026 at 11:30 A.M.
- Contract start
- January 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Five (5) copies in a sealed envelope submitted to Camden County Division of Purchasing, Courthouse 6th Floor, 520 Market Street, Camden NJ 08102.
Contract details
- Term
- 12 months commencing January 1, 2027
- Place of performance
- Camden County, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional Liability $1,000,000; Workers Comp Statutory NJ; Employers Liability $500,000; General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate; Auto Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence.
- Funding
- N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i)