Active SLED Opportunity · OREGON · WASHINGTON COUNTY
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Washington County Juvenile Department seeks Family Navigator services to support at-risk youth under juvenile supervision by connecting them with community resources and skill-building activities. The RFP emphasizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed care, program design, service coordination, staff training, and outcome measurement. Proposals are due June 4, 2026.
Washington County Juvenile Department is seeking “Family Navigator” services to help connect youth (and their families) with community resources, pro-social activities, and skill-building activities to give them support that is needed in their family environment. These youth are under Juvenile Department supervision for delinquent behaviors and have a range of risk factors, needs and barriers. Youth present with a range of cognitive abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, cultural backgrounds, and many with histories of trauma. “Family Navigators” will work closely with Juvenile Department staff to support youth and family success in the youth’s case plan objectives and to motivate and support youth in developing positive connections to their communities. These services are targeted for the most at-risk and underserved youth in our community.
Proposal was within the page count and conformed to all instruction in regard to submittal.
Proposer has substantial experience in delivering Mentoring/Family Navigation Services, has substantial experience working with youth in the juvenile system. Proposer has clearly articulated expertise, knowledge and experience in delivering services to diverse cultures represented in the juvenile justice system.
Proposer demonstrates an organizational structure with stability in the leadership positions. Proposer has familiarity with the local region and knowledge regarding the supports that are currently offered. Staff in leadership positions have substantial experience in managing services to youth in the juvenile justice system similar to those described in this RFP. Proposer’s location and hours of operation are accessible to the agencies that they would be supporting with this position
Proposer clearly and thoroughly describes the services they propose to deliver and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how to integrate the core philosophies into their delivery of services and connection with services. Proposer has a clear understanding of differing needs of every youth within the system. Proposer clearly describes the research or evidence behind the best practices used to deliver services.
Proposer describes how they will measure outcomes.
The proposer demonstrates an understanding of the programs and services youth in the juvenile justice system need to be connected with to be successful. The proposer has knowledge of what partners are critical in designing and implementing effective services and how to accomplish these connections. The proposer has clarity on the policies, procedures and supervision that would need to be in place to coordinate with providers, community programs and other partners. Proposer has established relationships or a plan to establish with critical partners to ensure clients receive necessary services and has a plan in place to develop additional partnerships.
Proposer has a well thought out plan for staff training to ensure service delivery is consistent with Washington County policy. Proposer has a well-defined method for ensuring staff are competent at providing services using best practice models. Proposer emphasizes retention of staff as a priority. Proposer has procedures in place to ensure continuous service delivery to clients and/or peers in the event of staff turnover. Proposer ensures staff has appropriate training and support to competently provide, develop and deliver services.
Proposer demonstrates an understanding on how to service the different needs, communication style, and circumstances for all youth and their families within Washington County. Proposer demonstrates how they will help youth understand who they are, what strengths they have, and what direction and goals they hope to accomplish. Proposer demonstrates how they will assist youth and their families connect to services that build or rebuild stability, reduce stress, and support long-term stability and healthy development.
Applicant’s budget represents a priority for direct service provision over administrative expenses. Administrative costs are clearly identified and held to a minimum to ensure maximum funding for direct client services. Methodology used to establish budget is clearly identified. If start-up or one-time funds are the only funding being awarded, proposer defines clear plan for financially sustaining ongoing services.
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b. an agreement to conduct business electronically,
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Will the proposer extend pricing and terms to other public agencies?(there is no penalty for not agreeing to extend pricing)
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The proposal shall be prepared succinctly, providing a straight forward, concise description of the proposer’s ability to meet the requirements of the RFP. There should be no unnecessary attachments or exhibits.
Proposal should contain no more than twelve (12) 8.5" x 11", pages of written material (excluding biographies and brochures which may be included in an appendix) describing the ability of the proposer to perform the work described. The minimum font shall be twelve (12) point single spaced and the minimum margins shall be one (1) inch on all sides.
Cover Letter
Organizational qualifications and experience, Program Design, Service Coordination, Staffing/Training Plan, Culturally responsive Service Delivery
Confirm that your fee proposal is not attached in your Proposal and is attached separately here.
Upload all pages or documents containing information exempt from disclosure per the Proprietary Information, Ownership and Use of Documents article of the Terms and Conditions Section.
Upload any alterations requested to Washington County's contract standard terms and conditions per the Form of Contract article of the Terms and Conditions Section.
Contractor agrees to participation in regular meetings, as established in individual case management with specific youth and in bi-monthly or quarterly meetings with Juvenile administration.
Contractor will provide a monthly report on activities with each youth and progress on outcome goals
Contractor will provide an annual report summarizing program activities and outcomes.
Will there be a Pre-Proposal Conference?
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Proposal should contain no more than 'Page Limit 8.5" x 11", pages of written material (excluding biographies and brochures which may be included in an appendix) describing the ability of the proposer to perform the work described.
Is this a multiple award type solicitation?
Unless authorized by the Board a contract cannot exceed five years, but there are various ways that contracts can be set up. Please choose your preference. Options 2 - 3 will require amendments to extend the contract at the designated times.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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