Solicitation: 26000000003 Community Residential Treatment Program Medium Risk Youth

The State of Alabama is soliciting a qualified provider to operate a Community Residential Treatment (CRT) program serving medium‑risk juvenile offenders. The contractor will be responsible for 24/7 residential care, therapeutic and behavioral services, comprehensive K‑12 education (including special‑education and GED), health/medication management, and transition planning for youth placed in the program. The contract is awarded on a per‑diem basis, with a 12‑month performance period and an optional two‑year renewal, and requires compliance with a host of state statutes (Medicaid, PREA, HIPAA, E‑Verify, licensing, staffing ratios, insurance, bonding, etc.). The solicitation includes extensive documentation requirements (budget, cost proposal, insurance certificates, Medicaid billing estimate, etc.) and a mandatory pre‑proposal conference on May 15, 2026. • Scope: Residential treatment, counseling, education, health, and after‑care services for medium‑risk youth. • Funding: Per‑diem reimbursement; rate to be proposed by the vendor after budgeting. • Compliance: Must meet Alabama DYS licensing, Medicaid provider status, staffing ratios (1:8 awake, 1:12 sleeping), insurance ($2 M general liability), performance bond (25 % of budget), E‑Verify, HIPAA BAAs, background checks, and education delivery standards. • Key dates: Issue 4/17/2026; pre‑proposal conference 5/15/2026; questions due 5/7/2026; bid deadline 5/28/2026; contract start 10/1/2026 (implied). • Evaluation: Technical approach (50 points), qualifications (15), cost (35).