Purchasing Type: Low Bidders (LB)
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Purchasing & Contracting
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LB - Invitation No. 2025-097-ITB Family Functional Therapy (FFT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (Annual Contract with 2 Options to Renew): for use by the Juvenile Court. Consists of providing family and other types of therapeutic services for Juvenile Court programs, as part of the Juvenile Court’s Commitment Alternative Program (CAP), a program aimed at restoring at-risk minors within their communities. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder: Family Ties Enterprises, Inc. Amount Not to Exceed: $330,730.00.
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Information Contact: Michelle Butler, Chief Procurement Officer
Phone Number: (404) 687-3581
PURPOSE:
FFT is a short-term, high-quality intervention program that works primarily with 11 to 18-year-old youths who have been referred for behavioral or emotional problems by the juvenile justice, mental health, school, or child welfare systems. This includes providing intensive treatment to youths with chronic, persistent delinquency who are at risk for out of home placement. The frequency of sessions can be adjusted based on clinical needs, allowing the service to be responsive to periods of crisis or high risk and to decrease the intensity for families with lower levels of need. TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment model for children and adolescents (ages 3-18) who have experienced trauma, including abuse, neglect, and exposure to violence. The model incorporates cognitive-behavioral, family, and trauma-sensitive principles to help youth process trauma, manage distressing thoughts and behaviors, and improve coping and functioning. Research has shown TF-CBT to significantly reduce symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems. Caregivers also benefit from improved parenting skills and reduced distress. Five (5) bids were received.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder:
Family Ties Enterprises, Inc., 270 Carpenter Drive NE, Suite 400, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Amount Not to Exceed: $330,730.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date: Date of Award
2. Contract Expiration Date: 1 year term with 2 options to renew
3. Amount Spent on Previous Contract: $225,496.20
4. Funding: Grant-In-Aid Funds (Juvenile Court)
5. Additional Bidders:
Southwest Key Programs, Inc.
6002 Jain Lane
Austin, TX 78721
Brighter DeKalb Foundation
455 Winn Way
Decatur, GA 30030
(Non-Responsive)
Evidence Based Associates
3490 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 304
Atlanta, GA 30305
(Non-Responsive)
Wellroot Family Services
1967 Lakeside Parkway #400
Tucker, GA 30084
(Non-Responsive)