Solicitation: 202603036 Community-Based Diversion for Justice-Involved and At-Risk Y

The Maine Department of Corrections is seeking qualified vendors to deliver community‑based diversion services for justice‑involved and at‑risk youth across the state. Proposals must be submitted separately for each juvenile region (Regions 1‑3) and include a technical assessment (Excel) that meets Maine IT security standards, a program handbook, and cost and technical appendices with defined page limits. The contract will initially run 18 months (Jan 1 2027 – Jun 30 2028) with the possibility of annual renewal thereafter, funded on a fee‑for‑service, reimbursable basis. • Provide evidence‑based diversion programs (alternatives to suspension, diversion to assets) and related data‑collection technology. • Must meet Maine IT security controls, retain records 5 years, and complete required background‑check documentation. • Funding: $1.084 M for the first 18 months, then $672 k per year statewide; budget submitted via Appendix G only. • Submissions are limited by page constraints (Appendix F ≤ 12 pages, Appendix E Excel only) and must be uploaded through the Vendor Self‑Service System by April 30, 2026. • No mandatory pre‑bid meeting or site visit; questions were answered via a Q&A supplement, with answers available 7 days before proposal close.