Essex County Juvenile-Family Crisis Intervention Program Services

The County of Essex Department of Citizen Services, Division of Youth Services seeks competitive contract proposals to deliver a Juvenile-Family Crisis Intervention Program. The contractor will provide a state-regulated youth program offering culturally and linguistically competent crisis interventions, counseling, and positive youth development services to resolve intra-family problems for at-risk youth aged 17 and under. The contract covers a five-year period. Eligible applicants include for-profit and not-for-profit onshore organizations that hold current State licenses where appropriate and demonstrate at least five years of collaborative youth service experience. Bidders must submit one original and two copies of single-sided proposals in a sealed envelope by 11:00 AM on November 24, 2026. Written questions must be submitted via fax or email by 4:30 PM eight business days before the deadline. A Proposal Review Committee evaluates responsive proposals based on Applicant Organization (10 points), Need Justification (10 points), Program Approach (50 points), Outcome Evaluation (15 points), and Budget cost efficiency (15 points).