Jefferson County Human Services Development of Sober Living Facility

Agency:	Jefferson County
State:	Wisconsin
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 541612 - Human Resources Consulting Services 561210 - Facilities Support Services
Posted Date:	Sep 3, 2026
Due Date:	Oct 15, 2026
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, WISCONSIN

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Jefferson County Human Services

Development of Sober Living Facility

Watertown and Jefferson Locations

Issued: September 3, 2026

Responses Due: October 15th, 2026

2026

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSALS:

DEVELOPMENT OF SOBER

LIVING LOCATED IN

JEFFERSON COUNTY

JEFFERSON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES

DEPARTMENT JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN

Jefferson County Human Services is seeking proposals from qualified organizations for the

development of sober living facilities in both the City of Watertown and the City of Jefferson.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) outlines the requirements and expectations for bidders

interested in supporting our mission to provide safe, supportive housing to individuals in

recovery. All submissions will be evaluated based on the criteria detailed herein to ensure the

best outcomes for our community.

Proposals due in Jefferson County Human Services by: October 15th, 2026

Proposals received after this date and time will be rejected.

Address Proposal to:

Human Services Director

Jefferson County

1541 Annex Rd

Jefferson WI 53549

Jefferson County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any

technicality or error in any proposal if Jefferson County determined that doing so is in its best

interest.

Contracts will be awarded to a responsive, responsible bidder whose proposal is determined to

be the most advantageous to Jefferson County in the County’s sole discretion, taking into

consideration the scope of the work provided involved, time of delivery, competency of bidder,

bidder’s ability to render satisfactory service, and past performance.

In determining the responsiveness and responsibility of the bidder, the following shall be

considered when applicable: the ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform as required;

whether the bidder can perform promptly, or within the time specified without delay or interference;

the character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the bidder; the quality

of past performance by the bidder; the previous and existing compliance by the bidder with related

laws and regulations; the sufficiency of the bidder’s financial resources; the availability, quality,

and adaptability of the bidder’s equipment, supplies, and/or services to the required use, etc.

The County reserves the right to request additional information as may reasonably be required to

further investigate the qualifications of the bidder as deemed appropriate, including conducting

interviews, reference checks, and criminal and financial background checks.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL

The bidder is required to submit one (1) copy electronically via BrentR@Jeffersoncountywi.gov and

submit five (5) hardcopies of their proposal in a sealed envelope addressed as following:

Sober Living RFP-Human Services Director

1541 Annex Road

Jefferson, WI 53549

All bids must be received by 12:00 p.m. / NOON (local time) October 15th

Any bid submitted after this date and time will be rejected. No faxed bids will be accepted.

Bidders are responsible for ensuring that the above office receives their bid before the deadline.

Proposals must be clearly labeled with vendor name, return address, bid title, date and the name of

the bidders’ primary contact for questions.

Proposals shall be signed with name typed below signature. Where bidder is a corporation, bid

must be signed with the legal name of the Corporation followed by the legal signature of an officer

authorized to bind the Corporation to contract.

Bidders must be licensed to do business in the State of Wisconsin when required by law.

INQUIRIES

All questions concerning this Request for Proposals shall be submitted in writing to

BrentR@Jeffersoncountywi.gov, Human Services Director. Clearly mark the e-mail: “Questions

for RFP-Sober Living Facility” in the subject line. Questions must be received by 12:00 noon

(local time), October 15th, 2026. Questions received after this date and time will not be

answered. Mailed, faxed, or verbal questions will not be accepted.

Answers to written questions will be published in the form of an addendum and posted on the

Jefferson County website at: http://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/rfp. It is the responsibility of all

interested bidders to access the website for this information. Calls for assistance with the website

can be made to 920-674-7101.

The County prohibits communication initiated by the bidder to any County official, representative,

or employee evaluating or considering the proposals, prior to the time a decision has been made.

ADDENDA

All changes in or interpretations of the Request for Proposals prior to the proposal deadline will be

made by written addenda issued by Jefferson County. All addenda will be issued no later than 72

hours prior to the proposal deadline. All addenda or notice of addenda will be posted on Jefferson

County’s website.

PROJECTED TIMETABLE

Issue RFP

Questions Due

Proposals Due

Evaluation Period

County Board Approval (if required)

Estimated Contract Execution

9/3/2026

9/15/2026 –12:00 noon

10/15/26 - 12:00 Noon

10/15/26 – 10/22/26

11/10/26

11/11/26

Vendors not involved in the final selection process will be notified in writing. The above

schedule is for informational purposes only and is in no way binding upon Jefferson

County.

PROPOSAL OPENING

Details of each proposal, including proposed fees and services, will not be announced at

the time of opening. To the extent possible, it is the intention of Jefferson County to

withhold the contents of the proposal from public view until such times as competitive or

bargaining reasons no longer require non-disclosure in the opinion of Jefferson County.

VENDOR SUPPLIED DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS

All vendor-supplied materials, including the vendor's bid, become the property of Jefferson County.

We will work with vendors to meet their confidentiality requirements, provided that they are within

reason. If any part of your proposal includes proprietary and confidential information which qualifies

as a trade secret, as provided in s. 19.36(5) Wis. Stats., or is otherwise material that can be kept

confidential under the Wisconsin Public Records Law, please clearly designate that material as

confidential. Prices always become public information when bids/proposals are opened and

therefore cannot be kept confidential. Jefferson County shall determine in its sole discretion whether

materials must be disclosed in accordance with Wisconsin Public Records law.

PROPOSAL AND PRESENTATION COSTS

This RFP does not commit the County to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response

to this request or to procure or contract for services or supplies. Jefferson County reserves the

right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request, request

additional information, waive minor irregularities in the procedure, negotiate with any qualified

source, or to cancel this RFP in part or in its entirety.

IMPLIED REQUIREMENTS

Products and services that are not specifically addressed in this Request for Proposals, but which

are necessary to provide functional capabilities proposed by the offeror, must be included in the

proposal.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the contractor agrees not to

discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion,

color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability as defined in s.51.01 (5)(a),

sexual orientation, national origin, or military service as defined in §111.355(1), Wis. Stats. This

provision shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or

transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms

of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor further

agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. The contractor agrees

to post in conspicuous places, available for employees and applicants for employment, notices to

be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of the non- discrimination clause

INDEMNIFICATION

The contractor to perform services for Jefferson County shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend

Jefferson County, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all liability including claims,

demands, losses, costs, damages and expenses of any kind and description or damage to person

or property arising out of or in connection with or occurring during the course of any agreement

between the contractor and Jefferson County where such liability is founded upon or grows out of the

acts, omissions, negligence or misconduct of any agents or employees of the contractor.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor further agrees that in order to protect itself and County it will at all times during the

term of this agreement keep in force and effect worker's compensation, comprehensive general

liability, and auto liability insurance policies by a company or companies authorized to do business

in Wisconsin with minimum limits of:

Commercial General Liability

Auto Liability

Workers’ Compensation

Per Occurrence: $2,000,000

Per Occurrence: $1,000,000

Statutory Limits

The Contractor’s Coverage shall apply as primary and non-contributory with County named as an

additional named insured. Contractor shall also provide a copy of the additional insured

endorsement. Contractor shall furnish satisfactory proof of insurance to County prior to the date of

Contract Execution or commencing work for the County.

MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL

After receipt by Jefferson County, proposals may only be amended by submitting a later dated

proposal that specifically states that it is amending an earlier proposal. Bidders may withdraw

proposals at any time before the proposal opening. No proposal may be withdrawn or modified

after the date scheduled for opening proposals. .

PROOF OF COMPETENCY OF BIDDER

Any bidder may be required to furnish evidence satisfactory to Jefferson County that the bidder

and proposed subcontractors have sufficient means, expertise, financial ability, and experience in

the types of work bid to assure completion of the Contract in a satisfactory manner.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

All respondents must disclose with their proposal, the name of any officer, director or agent who is

also an officer or employee of Jefferson County. Further, all respondents must disclose the name

of any Jefferson County officer or employee who owns, directly or indirectly, any interest in the

vendor's firm or any of its branches. Failure to disclose this information will result in disqualification

of Proposal and/or cancellation of Contract. Jefferson County reserves the right to seek damages

for recoupment of losses in having to re-let or reassign.

DEVIATION AND EXCEPTIONS

Deviations and exceptions from terms, conditions, or specifications herein will be described fully

under the bidder’s letterhead, signed, and attached to the proposal. In the absence of such

statements, the proposal will be accepted as in strict compliance with all terms, conditions, and

specifications and the bidder shall be held liable.

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