Provision of Comprehensive Adolescent Treatment Services on a Multi-Year Contract

Agency:	Gwinnett County
State:	Georgia
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541330 - Engineering Services 621420 - Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
Posted Date:	Jan 9, 2026
Due Date:	Jan 23, 2026
Solicitation No:	RP007-26 INV
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December 17, 2025

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RP007-26

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified service

providers for the Provision of Comprehensive Adolescent Treatment Services on a Multi-Year Contract for the

Gwinnett County Administrative Office of Courts.

Proposals must be returned in a sealed container marked on the outside with the Request for Proposal number and

Company Name. Proposals will be received until 2:50 P.M. local time on January 14, 2026 at the Gwinnett County

Financial Services - Purchasing Division – 4th Floor – Nash Building, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. Any

proposal received after this date and time will not be accepted. Proposals will be publicly opened and only names of

submitting firms will be read at 3:00 P.M. A list of firms submitting proposals will be available the following business

day on our website www.GwinnettCounty.com.

Questions regarding proposals should be directed to Chelsey Ward, Purchasing Associate III at

Chelsey.Ward@GwinnettCounty.com or by calling 770-822-7788, no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on January 5, 2026.

Proposals are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted. One (1) unbound single sided original (designated as

the original) and one (1) bound copies of your proposal should be submitted. Two (2) electronic copy of the technical

proposal only should also be included. All copies of the proposal must be identical.

Successful services providers will be required to meet insurance requirements. The Insurance Company should be

authorized to do business in Georgia by the Georgia Insurance Department, and must have an A.M. Best rating of A-10

or higher.

Gwinnett County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities.

Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open meeting, program

or activity of Gwinnett County Government should be directed to the ADA Coordinator, Gwinnett County Justice, and

Administration Center, 770-822-8165.

The written proposal documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.

Selection criteria are outlined in the request for proposal documents. Gwinnett County reserves the right to reject any or

all proposals to waive technicalities and to make an award deemed in its best interest.

Award notification will be posted after award on the County website, www.GwinnettCounty.com and service providers

submitting a proposal will be notified via email.

We look forward to your proposal and appreciate your interest in Gwinnett County.

Chelsey Ward, CPPB

Purchasing Associate III

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR INMATE HEALTHCARE

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (the “County”) is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed

providers with demonstrated experience delivering comprehensive, adolescent-focused outpatient treatment that

integrates evidence-based behavioral health, mental health, and substance use disorder services with juvenile

justice case processing. Services will support justice involved adolescents—including youth with severe and

persistent mental illness (SPMI), substance use disorders (SUDs), and co-occurring disorders—participating in the

Gwinnett County Juvenile Treatment Courts (“Courts”), as well as adults involved in dependency proceedings

through the Family Treatment Court, including parents addressing substance use and related behavioral health

needs. The unified Gwinnett County Juvenile and Family Treatment Court Division encompasses both juvenile and

family accountability court programs operating under O.C.G.A. § 15-11-71 and O.C.G.A. § 15-1-15, and adheres to

the Georgia Accountability Court Standards adopted by the Council of Accountability Court Judges (CACJ).

This procurement establishes a three-track model under the Gwinnett County Juvenile and Family Treatment

Courts:

1. Juvenile Drug Treatment Court (JDTC)

2. Juvenile Behavioral Health Court (JBHC)

3. Family Treatment Court (FTC)

Selected service provider(s) will partner with the Court to provide track specific services while maintaining

consistent quality, reporting, and fidelity to Georgia Accountability Court Standards adopted by the Council of

Accountability Court Judges (CACJ), including clinical, operational, drug testing, data, and evaluation requirements.

1.2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Juvenile and Family Treatment Courts (collectively, “JFTCs”) represent the coordinated efforts of juvenile

justice, child welfare, and treatment professionals to actively intervene and break the cycle of untreated mental

illness, substance use, and justice involvement among adolescents and their caregivers. In alignment with O.C.G.A.

§ 15-11-71, O.C.G.A. § 15-1-15 and the CACJ Standards, the Courts employ early, continuous, and intensive

judicially supervised treatment to:

• Reduce the likelihood of family disruption or removal to alternative placement;

• Reduce the use of detention and commitments to the state;

• Reduce recidivism and gang affiliation;

• Increase educational engagement and pro-social accountability; and

• Promote effective, coordinated use of resources among DFCS, DJJ, probation, schools, law

enforcement, treatment providers, and community agencies.

Participants engage in a developmentally appropriate regimen of treatment, case management, frequent and

randomized drug testing (as indicated), and community supervision, while appearing for regular, judge-led status

hearings and multidisciplinary staff check-ins.

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2. GWNNETT COUNTY JUVENILE AND FAMILY TREATMENT COURT PROGRAMS

2.1 Juvenile Drug Treatment Court (JDTC)

Program Structure & Length. JDTC is a collaborative effort among the Judge, prosecutor, public defender,

program coordinator, probation/community supervision, school liaisons, and substance use treatment

providers with the focus of reducing drug use and ending abuse and addition in children. The program is

structured in five phases and typically requires 12–24 months to complete.

Core Elements. Age-appropriate, evidence-based SUD treatment; weekly case management; randomized drug

testing (minimum twice weekly until final phase for youth diagnosed with SUD); family engagement;

educational support; and incentives/sanctions.

**These phases are fluid and are tailored to each participant’s case needs and are subject to change**

Phase One — Recognize the Problem (Minimum 1.5 months)

• Bi-weekly court attendance with parent/guardian

• Randomized drug testing as request/on-demand

• Be enrolled in school/GED program as required

• Individual counseling/Adherence to treatment plan as clinically indicated

• Reflective Writing assignment by program coordinator

• Weekly case management and school check-ins

• Attend Clubhouse (or similar) after-school provider led activities

Phase Two — Engage in Treatment (Minimum 3 months)

• All items in Phase one continued

• Abide by educational and employment goals in case management plan

Phase Three — Strive for self-improvement (Minimum 3 months)

• All items in Phases one and two are continued

• Complete one community service event with Clubhouse or 5 hours of community service with an

assigned organization from the drug court team

Phase Four — Empower with Life Skills (Minimum 3 months)

• All items in Phases one, two, and three are continued

• Begin work on graduation assignment

Phase Five — Transform through Ongoing Recovery (Minimum 2 months)

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Successful completion of all phases of R.E.S.E.T.

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Present graduation project to case manager/judge and relevant team members

Graduation Eligibility: Minimum 90 consecutive days negative drug tests; completion of treatment plan

milestones; school attendance/engagement; compliance with Court conditions.

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2.2 Juvenile Behavioral Health Court (JBHC)

Program Structure & Length. JBHC is a collaborative effort among the Juvenile Court, prosecutor, defense,

probation/community supervision, clinical mental health providers, school liaison(s), and DFCS/CHINS as

appropriate. The program includes four phases and requires a minimum of 12 months, with total length

tailored to clinical progress (not to exceed State-allowed maximums without court order).

Core Elements. Developmentally appropriate mental health treatment; medication management (as clinically

indicated); trauma-informed care; co-occurring SUD screening/treatment; weekly case management; school

attendance monitoring; randomized drug testing as indicated by diagnosis; incentives/sanctions.

**These phases are fluid and are tailored to each participant’s case needs and are subject to change**

Phase One — Stabilize (60–120 days)

• Orientation and individualized treatment plan

• Engagement in prescribed services; medication adherence if applicable

• Court review hearings twice per month

• Weekly case manager meetings (virtual or in person)

• Randomized home/school field supervision as indicated

• Random drug screens (as clinically indicated)

• School attendance and one pro-social activity weekly

• Curfew compliance

Phase Two — Yield (90-150 days)

• Court attendance every other week

• At least one random drug test per week (if SUD/co-occurring)

• 2 group sessions per week

• 2 peer-support/self-help meetings per week (youth-appropriate)

• Ongoing case management, school engagement, one pro-social activity weekly and family support

• Maintain curfew compliance

• Develop crisis/relapse intervention plan

Phase Three — Nurture (120-180)

• Compliance with treatment and adherence to treatment plan

• Court attendance every other week

• At least one random drug test per week (if indicated)

• 1 group session per week

• 2 peer-support/self-help meetings per week

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• Step-down planning; crisis/relapse plan finalized; linkage to community providers

• One pro-social activity weekly

Phase Four — Committed (90–270 days)

• Court attendance monthly (unless otherwise ordered)

• Weekly case manager contact; educational progress maintained

• Random field supervision and drug testing as indicated

• One pro-social activity weekly; curfew compliance

• Aftercare plan; graduation packet completed; alumni/mentor linkage

• Any other requirements deemed necessary of Gwinnett Behavioral Health Court

2.3 Family Treatment Court (FTC)

Program Structure & Length. FTC addresses cases involving substance use, family stabilization, and child

welfare involvement with the goal of safe reunification and sustained recovery. FTC integrates parallel

supports for the adolescent participant and their caregiver/parent participant (as applicable), recognizing that

family recovery and functioning directly affect youth outcomes. FTC is organized into five phases culminating

in aftercare.

Where “parent/caregiver” responsibilities are listed, the service provider shall coordinate with the Family

Treatment Court (FTC) team to ensure all services and interventions are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and

consistent with the goals, policies, and standards of the FTC program.

**These phases are fluid and are tailored to each participant’s case needs and are subject to change**

Phase 1 — Orientation (30–45 days)

• Establish individualized treatment plans (adolescent and caregiver/parent, as applicable)

• Program orientation with FTC coordinator, case manager, peer support (if available), and clinician

• Court calendar and testing procedures reviewed; case plans aligned with DFCS

• Court and drug screens as scheduled

Phase 2 — Engagement/Stabilization (150–180 days)

• Weekly case management; needs identification and resource linkage

• School or employment/vocational engagement plan initiated

• Supervised visitation as applicable; monthly calendar and budget review

• Two FTC hearings per month

• 2–4 random drug screens per week (as clinically indicated)

• 2–3 treatment groups plus individual counseling weekly

• 2 self-help/mutual help meetings weekly.

• One pro-social activity weekly

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