Solicitation: 202603063 Community-Based Mentoring for Justice-Involved Youth

The State of Maine Department of Corrections seeks a nonprofit or qualified consortium to deliver evidence‑based, community‑based mentoring services to justice‑involved youth transitioning from juvenile detention back into the community. The award will be an expense‑reimbursement contract covering an initial 18‑month performance period (Jan 2027 – Jun 2028) with the possibility of two additional one‑year renewals, for a total potential term of up to 4.5 years. The vendor must be a 501(c)(3) organization, provide background checks on all staff/volunteers, comply with Maine OIT information‑security policies, and submit a fixed‑price cost proposal. The solicitation is open to any evidence‑based program listed in a recognized clearinghouse, and the Department will evaluate qualifications, proposed services, and cost. • Scope: pre‑release diversion, mentor‑based support before release, after‑care meetings (in‑person preferred, virtual allowed), and ongoing case navigation for youth of any clinical/behavioral acuity. • Budget: $830 k for the first 18 months, then $600 k per year thereafter; current incumbent contract is $740 k annually. • Evaluation: 100‑point scoring (20 pts qualifications, 55 pts proposed services, 25 pts cost). No best‑and‑final offer; expense‑reimbursement pricing only.