Project Information

Bid Title

Adolescent Sexual Treatment and Education Program (ASTEP) - To provide statewide, in-home treatment and psychoeducation services for adolescents who have displayed inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviors.  

Issuing Agency

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

Location

Connecticut

Published Date

Mar 20, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

4623

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Project Description

Due Date	Bid No	Pre-Bid Date	Description
Apr 06, 2026 02:30 P.M.	4623	Mar 11, 2026	Adolescent Sexual Treatment and Education Program (ASTEP) - To provide statewide, in-home treatment and psychoeducation services for adolescents who have displayed inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviors. PROPOSERS' CONFERENCE: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED prior to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT WRITTEN  QUESTIONS: Friday, March 13, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. RESPONDENTS CURRENTLY REGISTERED UNDER THE STATE'S SUPPLIER DIVERSITY/SET-ASIDE PROGRAM ARE ENCOURAGED TO BID. Click Here to View Addendum No. 1 Commodity Class: 007

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SERVICE

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

JUDICIAL BRANCH

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF COURT ADMINISTRATOR

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT – PURCHASING

90 WASHINGTON STREEET, 4TH FLOOR

HARTFORD, CT 06106

(860) 706-5200 FAX: (860) 706-5099

MEMORANDUM

Potential Respondents

Alyson Carberry

Purchasing Services

March 20, 2026

SUBJECT: Addendum No. 1 - RFP # 4623 Adolescent Sexual Treatment and Education

Program (ASTEP)

The purpose of this addendum is to provide written responses to questions posed by

bidders during the Proposers’ Conference held on March 11, 2026, and by the deadline for

written questions of March 13, 2026.

I. Proposers’ Conference Questions and Answers

1. Q. Will CSSD provide receipt of the electronic proposals?

A. Purchasing Services can acknowledge receipt of a proposal if a bidder requests

confirmation by contacting the Buyer directly, however, this is a sealed bid

process and therefore proposals are not opened/reviewed prior to the bid opening

and therefore content is not acknowledged.

2. Q. Thank you for providing the information about the demographics for the

referrals in the past. Is it possible to provide information about the towns or

cities that youth have been referred from their hometowns for the purpose of

staffing and locations?

A. Data on the youth’s hometown is not available; however, the table below shows

ASBTEP referrals by the juvenile probation office location in FY25:

Referring Office

Bridgeport

New Haven

Stamford

Torrington

Waterbury

Hartford

Middletown

Referrals

3

9

1

0

3

3

1

% of All Referrals

8%

25%

3%

0%

8%

8%

3%

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Table continued

Referring Office

New Britain

Vernon Rockville

Waterford

Willimantic

Grand Total

Referrals

2

5

7

2

36

% of All Referrals

6%

14%

19%

6%

100%

3. Q. Question C.9.C references on-call support, but there is no mention of that in

the scope of services and isn’t part of the current contract. Is it a

requirement of this new contract or should it be described if it is available.

A. Though the scope of services does not require on-call services, bidders should

include any on-call availability outside the stated work hours as requested in

question C.9.C.

4. Q. The Subaru’s that are listed on page 53, can CSSD confirm if those are paid

in full or if the contractor would have any costs associated with the lease of

those vehicles?

A. The vehicles listed in the RFP belong to JBCSSD and are paid in full. There is no

need to include lease/purchase costs in the budget. Associated vehicle costs shall

be included in the budget.

While the RFP does require the use of these vehicles, a clarification is being

offered here. If bidders choose NOT to use the vehicles listed in the RFP, the cost

to lease or purchase vehicles should NOT be included in the budget since

JBCSSD has provided access to vehicles. In this instance, the actual cost of the

vehicles must be covered by the bidder outside of this contract.. Bidders should

clearly indicate in their proposal if they intend to take exception to this

requirement and clearly state their plan accordingly.

The costs associated with vehicles, such as registration, insurance, maintenance

and gas shall be included in the budget if utilizing the vehicles listed in the RFP or

other vehicles.

5. Q. Can CSSD provide any information on program utilization in both teams as

well as if both teams are fully staffed?

A. As of the date of this addendum, both teams are fully staffed. See below charts for

referral trends.

Region 1

Region 2

Total

Referrals By Provider for FY25

# of Referrals % of all Referrals

20

55.6%

16

44.4%

36

100%

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Region 1 – Hartford, New Britain, Middletown, Rockville, Waterford, Willimantic

Region 2 – Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury

Region 2 – Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury

II. Written Questions and Answers

1. Q. What clinical modules/curricula are currently in use by the existing

program?

A. Currently providers use Pathways, 5th Edition

A Guided Workbook for Youth Beginning Treatment

By Timothy J. Kahn

2. Q. Are family sessions currently conducted as a component of the existing

program module?

A. While family support and education is part of the current contract, family sessions

are not very structured. This RFP provides structure for family sessions.

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3. Q. Is there currently a consultant(s) in use for the existing program? If so, who

is the consultant and what are their credentials?

A. Yes, each region has one consultant with credentials as follows:

• Region 1 – MS, CATSO Board Member.

• Region 2 – LICSW, DCSW, ATSA certified

4. Q. Could the consultant requirement be met by someone internal to contractor

provider agency?

A. Yes, the bidder can propose an internal consultant so long as they meet the

requirements noted in the RFP.

5. Q. Can we define “other” expertise of the consultant/expert if they are not

CATSO involved?

A. “Other” refers to any professional or organization that specializes in providing

education, support, and consultation specific to inappropriate sexual behaviors in

adolescents.

6. Q. Are these services billable through third party reimbursement? (i.e.:

Medicaid, commercial carries). If so, what codes would apply?

A. No, services are not billable and bidders are not required to submit program

income for this contract.

7. Q. Could you provide additional information around the expectation for third-

party billing given this is not an Evidence Based Program certified as billable

to DSS?

A. Bidders are not required to submit program income for this contract.

8. Q. What is the reason for switching to one provider from two providers?

A. The reason for switching to one provider is to create a more cost-effective,

streamlined service.

9. Q. How does the anticipated capacity compare to the current contract?

A. It is anticipated that the capacity will be consistent with the current capacity.

10. Q. Is it a requirement to utilize the JBCSSD fleet vehicles?

A. Refer to question #4 above from the Proposers’ Conference for this response.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 611430Professional and Management Development Training
• NAICS 611710Educational Support Services
• NAICS 621420Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

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