The Iowa Judicial Branch (IJB) is seeking proposals for Transition Services and Aftercare for youth in Judicial District 3. Services include assisting youth transitioning from out-of-home placements back into the community and supporting youth transitioning to adulthood. The contract term is one year with up to five one-year renewals. Proposals are due by June 3, 2026. Key requirements include adherence to the Boys Town On the Way Home (OTWH) curriculum, provision of transition specialists, background checks for staff, and meeting specific performance measures related to recidivism, family support, and school engagement. Respondents must submit technical and cost proposals electronically. The IJB will award the contract based on the best value to the state, not necessarily the lowest cost.
The deadline for submitting proposals is June 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time.
The State of Iowa is allowed sixty (60) days to pay an invoice submitted by a vendor, and may offer discounts for earlier payment.
The contract will be awarded to the responsible respondent whose responsive proposal the IJB believes will provide the best value to the IJB and the state, not necessarily the lowest cost.
Respondents must be responsible, meaning they have the capability in all material respects to perform the scope of work and specifications of the contract. This includes competence, qualifications, integrity, reliability, and past performance.
The IJB may not agree to penalties for termination in any of the described scenarios.
The bid notice does not require sample submissions.
Appeals of the notice of intent to award need to be received in the office of the state court administrator within 5 calendar days following the posting of the notice of intent to award a contract.
Proposals may be rejected for reasons including, but not limited to, failure to submit required documents, non-compliance with mandatory specifications, unauthorized contact with state employees, or providing misleading or inaccurate responses.
The anticipated maximum annual contract budget is $150,****.