Management and Operations of a Community Justice Support Center in Essex County Haverhill Area

The Office of Community Corrections (OCC) is seeking a vendor to manage and operate a Community Justice Support Center (CJSC) in Essex County, near the Haverhill District Court. The CJSC will provide an alternative to prison and jail by combining treatment, education, career services, and other programs that adhere to evidence-based practices. The center will serve as a venue for various justice interventions and programs, including intensive supervision, pretrial treatment, and re-entry services. The vendor will be responsible for delivering services with fidelity to Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), culturally proficient program operations, integration of trauma-informed approaches, and commitment to enhancing intrinsic motivation. The core program elements of the CJSC include manualized cognitive behavioral therapy, vocational and educational services, comprehensive case management, and monitoring services. • The CJSC will accept clients from and collaborate with the Massachusetts Trial Court, Probation, Parole, Sheriff's Departments, and the Department of Correction (DOC). • The vendor will be required to provide a detailed breakdown of expenses and costs for the various services provided as part of their proposal. • The contract will have a total maximum duration of five years, with an initial term of one year and four optional renewal periods. • The vendor will be subject to a performance-based incentive structure, with the potential to earn additional administrative costs for achieving performance benchmarks.