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Bid Title

RFP JUV-27-SE-SW-002 Supportive Enhancements Goods and Services

Issuing Agency

Iowa Judicial Branch

Location

Iowa

Published Date

Apr 3, 2026

Closing Date

May 1, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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RFP JUV-27-SE-SW-002 . Posted 4/3/26

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Iowa Judicial Branch

1111 East Court Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50319

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP COVER SHEET

Administrative Information:

Title of RFP:

Agency:

Supportive Enhancements Goods and

RFP Number:

Services

Iowa Judicial Branch (IJB or Agency)

JUV-27-SE-SW-

002

Number of years of the 1 year

initial terms of the

Contract:

Number of possible annual

renewals:

5 additional 1-

year

terms

exercisable by the

IJB in its sole

discretion

Anticipated Initial

July 1, 2026

Contract Term beginning:

Anticipated Maximum Annual Contract Budget:

Ending: June 30, 2027

$175,000.00

Issuing Officer:

Mandy Thurm

319-830-1992

mandy.thurm@iowacourts.gov

818 Lafayette Street

Waterloo, Iowa 50703-4724

PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE—Event or Action:

Agency Posts Notice of RFP on TSB website

Date/Time(Central time):

April 1, 2026

Agency Issues RFP

April 3, 2026

Letters of Intent to Bid

RFP written questions, requests for clarification, and suggested changes from

Respondents due:

The IJB’s written response to RFP questions, requests for clarifications and

suggested changes due: (will be available on bidding website)

Proposals Due Date:

Proposals Due Time:

Anticipated Date to issue Notice of Intent to Award:

Due Date: April 15, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Due Date: April 15, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Date: April 23, 2026

Date: May 1, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Date: May 22, 2026

RFP# JUV-27-SE-SW-002

Anticipated Date to execute Contract:

Relevant Websites:

Web-address:

Date: June 24, 2026

Internet website where Addenda to https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/rfp/

this RFP will be posted:

https://bidopportunities.iowa.gov/

Internet website where General

https://www.iowacourts.gov/static/media/cms/General_Terms_fo

Terms for Juvenile Court Services

r_JCS_Services_Cont_1257FB3D72AAA.pdf

(JCS) Services Contracts are located:

Electronic Copies of Proposals Required to be Submitted to Issuing Officer.

Firm Proposal Terms

120 Days

Per Section 3.2.11, of the RFP the minimum Number of Days following the

deadline for submitting proposals that the Respondent guarantees all proposal

terms, including price, will remain firm:

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals from Responsible Respondents to

provide the goods and/or services identified on the RFP cover sheet and further described in Section 4 of

this RFP to the IJB, as identified on the RFP cover sheet. The IJB intends to award a Contract(s) beginning

and ending on the dates listed on the RFP cover sheet, and the IJB, in its sole discretion, may extend the

Contract(s) for up to the number of annual extensions identified on the RFP cover sheet.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this RFP and the resulting Contract, the following terms are defined.

“Agency” means the agency identified on the RFP cover sheet that is issuing the RFP.

“Bid Proposal” or “Proposal” means Respondent’s proposal submitted in response to the RFP.

“Contract” means the Contract(s) entered into with Respondent(s) as described in section 6.

“Contractor” means the awarded business/person to provide the contractual services agreed upon.

“General Terms” and “General Terms and Conditions” shall mean the General Terms for Juvenile Court

Services service contracts as linked on the RFP cover page.

“IJB” shall mean the Iowa Judicial Branch.

“Invoice” means a Contractor’s claim for payment. At the IJB’s discretion, claims must be submitted on

an original invoice from the Contractor and on a claim form accepted by the IJB, such as a General

Accounting Expenditure (GAX) form.

“Juvenile Court Officer” or “JCO” means a person appointed as a juvenile court officer under section

602.7202 of the Iowa Code and also includes a chief juvenile court officer appointed under section

602.1217 of the Iowa Code.

“Juvenile Court Services” or “JCS”, for the purposes of this RFP, means a unit of the Iowa Judicial Branch

in which juveniles adjudicated by the Iowa Juvenile Court as delinquent and youth at risk of entering the

court system receive services as directed by the Chief Juvenile Court Officer or designee.

“Respondent” means the company, organization or other business entity submitting a proposal in

response to this RFP.

“Responsible Respondent” means a Respondent that has the capability, as determined in the sole

discretion of the IJB, in all material respects to perform the scope of work and specifications of the

Contract. In determining whether a Respondent is a Responsible Respondent, the IJB may consider various

factors including, but not limited to, the Respondent’s competence and qualifications to provide the goods

or services requested, the Respondent’s integrity and reliability, the past performance of the Respondent

and the best interest of the IJB and the State.

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“Responsive Proposal” means a Proposal that complies, in the sole discretion of the IJB, with the material

provisions of this RFP.

“RFP” means this Request for Proposals and any attachments, exhibits, schedules or addenda hereto.

“State” means the State of Iowa, the IJB, and all state agencies, boards, and commissions, and any political

subdivisions making purchases from the Contract as permitted by this RFP.

“Vendor” means anyone who provides goods or services to another entity.

1.2.1 Additional Definitions specific to this RFP:

“Chief Juvenile Court Officers” or “CJCOs” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 602.1217.

“Supportive Enhancements” means a category of services, real goods, or incentives matched to the risk

needs of a child that support a child to reduce or eliminate delinquent or at-risk behavior.

1.3 OVERVIEW OF THE RFP PROCESS

The RFP process is for the IJB’s benefit and is intended to provide the IJB with competitive information to

assist in the selection process. It is not intended to be comprehensive. Each Respondent is responsible for

determining all factors necessary for submission of a comprehensive Proposal.

Respondent should review Attachment 3, Form 22 Request for Confidentiality, for more information if its

Proposal contains confidential information. Any Proposal marked “Confidential” or “Proprietary” on every

page may be disqualified.

Respondents will be required to submit their Proposals electronically via email to the Issuing Officer.

1.4 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Early intervention and follow-up programs/graduated sanctions services are services to be provided to

children adjudicated delinquent and to children who have been referred to juvenile court services for a

delinquency violation or who have exhibited behaviors that put them at risk of a juvenile delinquency

referral. The services are directed to enhance personal adjustment to help the children transition into

productive adulthood and to prevent or reduce criminal charges, out-of-home placement, and

recidivism.

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking one Vendor to provide Supportive Enhancements statewide across

all eight (8) Judicial Districts as authorized by Iowa Court Rule 70.404. Supportive Enhancements are to

complement other services or interventions for a child served by JCS or other provider.

Supportive Enhancements allow JCS to intervene immediately with a support or incentive that is

expected to reduce a child’s misbehavior or truancy and will lead to improved outcomes. Alternative

funds or services shall be utilized prior to Supportive Enhancements, when available. Supportive

Enhancements may include, but are not limited to:

1) Education-related services

2) Crisis intervention

3) Transportation

4) Clothing and grooming supplies

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5) Enrollment for prosocial activities

6) Other expenses as approved by the Chief Juvenile Court Officer

Supportive Enhancements are individualized to address the child’s needs, including:

1) Living environment

2) Accountability

3) Basic needs

4) Safety

5) Social needs

6) Educational needs

7) Cultural needs

Supportive Enhancements have been available previously in all eight (8) Judicial Districts through other

means. This is the first solicitation for proposals for statewide implementation of a standardized

Statewide Supportive Enhancements Program.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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