Juvenile Crime Prevention Council - Program Services

COUNTY OF MOORE
NORTH CAROLINA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ISSUE DATE: June 26, 2026 RFP#: 2026-12
TITLE: JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL - PROGRAM SERVICES
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: County of Moore
Attn: Terra Vuncannon
103 W. Saunders Street
Carthage, NC 28327
Sealed Proposals will be received until Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm from qualified vendors for
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council - Program Services for the County of Moore. For your convenience,
a Bid Drop-Off Box is located in the lobby at 103 W. Saunders Street, Carthage, NC 28327. An
Optional Informational Meeting will be held via WebEx at 10:00 am Wednesday July 8, 2026.
Bidders may join the WebEx meeting via the information below:
https://ncdps.webex.com/ncdps/j.php?MTID=ma95679938cb6272679469cdd654b8625
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 10:00 AM | 1 hour | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2308 637 8229
Password: D4GqcPcHb68 (34472724 when dialing from a phone)
Agenda: Request For Proposal Informational Session
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All inquiries for information concerning Instructions for Proposals, Bid Submission Requirements or
Procurement Procedures shall be directed to (in writing):
Terra Vuncannon, Purchasing Manager
103 W. Saunders Street
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-7118 (Telephone)
tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov
Sealed Proposals shall be mailed via UPS/FedEx, and/or hand delivered to 103 W. Saunders Street,
Carthage, NC, and the envelope shall bear the name and number of this Request for Proposal. It is
the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that its bid reaches the Issuing Department by the
designated date and hour indicated above.
In compliance with the Request for Proposals and to all the terms and conditions imposed herein,
the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish the services described in accordance with the attached
signed bid.
Firm Name: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Address: ____________________________________________ Phone: ___________________
____________________________________________ By: ______________________
(typed)
By: ______________________
(signed)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS Page 3
BACKGROUND/SCOPE OF WORK Page 5
PROPOSAL FORM Page 8
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT Page 9
E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT Page 10
W-9 FORM Page 11
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSALS
1. Sealed Proposals shall be submitted to the Issuing Department on the enclosed Proposal
Form. Proposals should include two (2) original copies. In order for a proposal to be
considered, it shall be based on the terms, conditions and specifications contained herein and
shall be a complete response to this RFP. The County reserves the right to make an award in
whole, or in part, and to reject any and/or all proposals, and to waive any informality in
proposals unless otherwise specified by the Bidder. The Bidder shall sign the bid correctly and
bids may be rejected if they show omissions, alterations of form, additions not called for,
conditional bids or any irregularities of any kind.
2. All labor costs, direct and indirect, shall have been determined and included in the proposal.
The cost and availability of all equipment, materials, and supplies associated with performing
the services described herein shall have been determined and included in the proposal. All price
quotes shall include delivery to the delivery point, installation, and set-up charges, as
necessary. Goods shall be set in place ready for owner's use. All goods shall be new and of
average quality. No remanufactured, refurbished or used goods will be accepted. Appropriate
product information (e.g. brochures, catalog cuts, etc.) shall be included with the proposal.
3. After the RFP issue date, all communications between the Issuing Department and prospective
Bidders shall be in writing. No oral questions shall be accepted. Any inquiries, requests for
interpretation, technical questions, clarifications, or additional information shall be directed to
Terra Vuncannon via e-mail to tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov or to the address listed on
page one if this solicitation. All questions concerning this RFP shall reference the RFP number,
section, and page number. Questions and responses affecting the scope of the goods will be
provided to all prospective Bidders by issuance of an Addendum. An Optional Informational
Meeting will be held via WebEx at 10:00 am Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Bidders may join
the WebEx meeting via the below link:
https://ncdps.webex.com/ncdps/j.php?MTID=ma95679938cb6272679469cdd654b8625
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 10:00 AM | 1 hour | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2308 637 8229
Password: D4GqcPcHb68 (34472724 when dialing from a phone)
Agenda: Request For Proposal Informational Session
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All written questions shall be e-mailed to tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov no later than
10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please put "RFP 2026-12" in the
subject header of e-mail.
4. The County will not be responsible for any oral instructions. Should a Bidder find
discrepancies in, or omissions from the documents, or should be in doubt as to their meaning,
s/he should at once notify the Issuing Department, and a written addendum shall be issued.
Acknowledgement of any Addendum received during the time of the bidding shall be noted on
the Bid Form in the spaces provided. In closing of a contract, any Addendum issued shall
become a part thereof.
5. Proposals will be examined promptly after opening and award will be made at the earliest
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possible date. The prices quoted must be held firm, and no bids may be withdrawn until 90
days after bid opening date. The County reserves the right to conduct any test/inspection it may
deem advisable to ensure services/materials/supplies/equipment, as appropriate, conform to
specifications.
6. All purchases for goods or services are subject to the availability of funds for this purpose.
7. The General Statures of the State of North Carolina, insofar as they apply to purchasing and
competitive bidding, are made a part hereof.
8. The County of Moore is committed to creating and maintaining and environment free from
harassment and other forms of misconduct that fundamentally compromise the working
environment of the County. All contractors performing work/services at a County facility shall
take all necessary steps to assure that none of its employees engage in harassment or
intimidation relating to personal beliefs or characteristics of anyone on the County's premises,
including but not limited to, race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, or disability. Such
harassment is unacceptable and will not be condoned in any form at the County of Moore. If
such conduct occurs, the contractor will take all necessary steps to stop it and prevent its future
occurrence. This policy shall be strictly enforced.
9. For all the work being performed under this Contract, the County of Moore has the right to
inspect, examine, and make copies of any and all books, accounts, records, and other writing
relating to the performance of the work. Audits shall take place at times and locations mutually
agreed upon by both parties, although the vendor/contractor must make the materials to be
audited available within one (1) week of the request for them.
10. The County of Moore reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. It further reserves the
right to waive informalities insofar as it is authorized so to do where it deems it advisable in
protection of the best interests of the County.
11. The JCPC Allocation Committee will make a recommendation to the JCPC Council for
approval. The recommendation will then go before the County of Moore Board of
Commissioners for their approval.
12. Any and all exceptions to the Specifications must be stated in writing, giving complete details
of what is to be furnished in lieu of requested Specifications.
13. The County of Moore reserves the right to cancel and terminate any resulting contract, in whole
or in part, without penalty, upon thirty (30) days notices to the Vendor(s). Any contract
cancellation shall not relieve the Vendor(s) of the obligation to deliver any outstanding services
issued prior to the effective date of the cancellation.
14. The County of Moore will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by a vendor in the
development of a response to this Request for Proposal or any other activities associated with
this procurement including but not limited to onsite (or otherwise) interviews and/or
presentations, and/or supplemental information provided.
15. Award standard will be based upon meeting the requirements of the granting agency.
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BACKGROUND AND SCOPE OF WORK
Moore County Juvenile Crim e Prevention Council
Request for P roposals
$95,000 30% June 25, 2026
Anticipated Annual Allocation Required Local Match Rate Date Advertised
The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) has studied the risk factors and needs of Juvenile Court involved youth in this
county and hereby publishes this Request for Proposals. The JCPC anticipates funds from the NC Dept. of Public Safety Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the amount stated above to fund the program types specified below. Such programs will
serve delinquent and at-risk youth for the state fiscal year 2026-2027 beginning on, or after, July 1, 2026. The use of these funds
in this county requires a local match in the amount specified above. The county can approve programs for 1 year funding award,
dependent on county approval and programs meeting all requirements.
Based on identified needed programs and possible gaps in the service continuum, the following checked program
types will be considered for funding:
Mentoring Services Restitution/Community Service Services Addressing Problem
Sexual Behavior
Parent/Family Skill Building Teen Court - including Group Home
Sentencing and Responsive Circles
Interpersonal Skill Building Psychological Assessments Temporary Shelter Care
Vocational Skills Family Counseling Runaway Shelter Care
Experiential Skills Home Based Family Counseling Specialized Foster Care
Tutoring/Academic Enhancement Individual/Group/Mixed Temporary Foster Care
Counseling
Mediation/Conflict Resolution - Substance Abuse Counseling Juvenile Structured Day
including Truancy Mediation,
Victim-Youth and Family Group
Conferencing, Responsive Circles
Proposed program services should target the following risk factors for delinquency or repeat delinquency:
*Parent Enhancement Skills, *Vocational Development, *Reduction in Juvenile Recidivism, *Serious School Behaviors,
*Substance Use, *Youth association with others involved in delinquent/criminal activity, *Youth association with gang
members, *Adverse Childhood Experiences, *Human Trafficking, *Runaway Behaviors,
Proposed services should address the following concerns as reported in the Youth Assessment Screening
Instrument (YAS) for adjudicated youth:
Peer Domain: Juveniles who associate with other delinquent youth who are gang members or who associate with gang
members.
Individual Domain: Substance abuse or use, youth with mental health needs, and youth who sexually victimize others, and
vocational/workforce readiness services.
Family Domain: Parental support and/or parental enhancement skills needed for juvenile court referred youth, and family
criminality.
School Domain: Youth involved with Moore County Juvenile Justice system who have increased risk of school behavior
issues.
Applicants are being sought that are able to address items below:
1. Program services compatible with research that are shown to be effective with juvenile offenders.
2. Program services are outcome-based.
3. The program has an evaluation component.
4. Program services detect gang participation and divert individuals from gang participation.
5. Awareness of and sensitivity to Racial Ethnic Disparity that exists in the County.
6. Programs are encouraged to provide effective programming that includes restorative justice practices.
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Only local public agencies, 501c3 non-profit corporations and local housing authorities will be considered for funding.
In order to apply for FY 2026-20276 JCPC funding, you must complete and submit your application online
by accessing NC ALLIES. Please read and follow all instructions at: https://cp.ncdjjdp.org/CP/
Additional self-help videos on the NC ALLIES webpage are available by clinking on the HELP tab.
Private non-profits are also required to submit, by uploading in NC ALLIES, the following:
1) No Over Due Tax form, 2) DPS Conflict of Interest Statement,
3) Agency Conflict of Interest Policy, and 4) Proof of 501(c)(3) status. (#1 & #2 are available at the above link.)
An optional information session will be held virtually via Webex at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 8th 2026.
WebEx Link: Moore County JCPC RFP Information Session
Hosted by Sherri Hill
https://ncdps.webex.com/ncdps/j.php?MTID=ma95679938cb6272679469cdd654b8625
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 10:00 AM | 1 hour | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2308 637 8229
Password: D4GqcPcHb68 (34472724 when dialing from a phone)
Agenda: Request For Proposal Informational Session
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Terra Vuncannon, Purchasing Manager (910) 947-7118
JCPC Chairperson / or Designee Telephone #
NOTE: Any inquiries, requests for interpretation, technical questions, clarifications, or additional information shall be directed
to Terra Vuncannon via e-mail to tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov. Questions and responses affecting the scope will be
provided to all prospective responders by issuance of an addendum. All written questions shall be received no later than
10:00 am July 9, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS.
For further information or other technical assistance about applying for JCPC
funds in this county or about the program application workshop, contact:
Keith Brown , DPS Area Consultant at (704) 787-0272.
Deadline for Application
is: July 30th 2026 by 4:00 P.M.
FedEx, UPS, or hand deliver to: Terra Vuncannon - 103 W. Saunders Street Carthage,
Mail or deliver NC 28327
applications to:
Number of original copies to
submit: 2 Telephone: (910) 947-7118
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RESPONSE MUST BE IN A SEALED PACKAGE.
All questions regarding the RFP must be in writing to Terra Vuncannon at
tvuncannon@moorecountync.gov.
Only issues with the NC Allies online application process may be directed to
Mr. Keith Brown at (704) 787-0272.
Other Helpful Links for JCPC Applicants
JCPC Policy and Forms - https://www.ncdps.gov/juvenile-justice/community-programs/juvenile-crime-
prevention-councils/jcpc-policies-forms
Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEP) - https://www.ncdps.gov/juvenile-justice/community-
programs/juvenile-crime-prevention-councils/program-evaluation-spep
Program Agreement and NCID Information - https://www.ncdps.gov/juvenile-justice/community-
programs/juvenile-crime-prevention-councils/program-agreement-information
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PROPOSAL FORM
Sealed Proposals will be received until 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 30, 2026 by Terra Vuncannon 103 W. Saunders
Street, Carthage, NC 28327. Opening will not be public.
Use this form only for submitting proposals. In submitting your proposal, keep in mind that any alterations, changes in
proposal format, etc. will make it difficult to evaluate proposals. All items should be in the units, quantities, units of
measurement, etc. specified. Do not submit alternates unless requested. The County of Moore shall reserve the right to
reject any or all proposals.
On behalf of _______________________________________ (Proposer), I am submitting a proposal for JCPC
Program Services for the County of Moore.
Proposal MUST include the following to be eligible for award:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Check if Included in
response
NC ALLIES online application
https://www.ncdps.gov/juvenile-justice/community-programs/juvenile-crime-
prevention-councils/program-agreement-
information?a=000003%2C002476%2C002483%2C002482%2C002514
No Over Due Tax Form
https://www.ncdps.gov/document/jcpc-no-overdue-tax-form
Conflict of Interest Policy
JCPC Conflict of Interest form
https://www.ncdps.gov/division/juvenile-justice/dps-13-001c-conflict-
interest-jcpc-disclosure-form-fillable
Proof of 501(c)(3) status (if applicable)
Notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit
Notarized E-Verify Affidavit
W-9
The County may award a contract for one or more vendors.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge all requirements have been complied with.
Date ____________________ Authorized Signature __________________________________
Authorized Signatory E-Mail: ______________________________________________________
Receipt of the following addendum is acknowledged:
Addendum No. _________________ Date: ______________________
Addendum No. _________________ Date: ______________________
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COUNTY OF MOORE
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
State of North Carolina
County of Moore
I _______________________________________, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:
He/She is the __________________________ of ____________________________, the
Bidder that has submitted the attached bid;
He/She is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached bid and
of all pertinent circumstances respecting such bid;
Neither the said Bidder nor any of its officers, partners, owners' agents, representatives,
employees or parties of interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed,
directly or indirectly, with any other Bidder, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham bid in connection
with the contract for which the attached bid has been submitted or to refrain from bidding in connection with
such contract, or has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or communication
or conference with any other Bidder or to fix overhead, profit or cost element of the bid price of any other
Bidder or to secure through collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage against
the County of Moore or any person interested in the proposed contract; and,
The price or prices quoted in the attached bid are fair and proper and are not tainted by any collusion,
conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the Bidder or any of its agents, representatives,
owners, employees, or parties in interest, including this affiant.
___________________________________
Title
State of North Carolina
County of _________________
Subscribed and sworn before me,
This ______day of __________, 2026
_______________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: _______________________
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Moore County E-Verify Affidavit
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
AFFIDAVIT
COUNTY OF MOORE
I, ____________________________ (the individual attesting below), being duly authorized by and on behalf of
________________________________ (the entity bidding on project hereinafter "Employer") after first being duly sworn hereby swears or
affirms as follows:
1. Employer understands that E-Verify is the federal E-Verify program operated by the United States Department of Homeland
Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees
pursuant to federal law in accordance with NCGS 64-25(5).
2. Employer understands that Employers Must Use E-Verify. Each employer, after hiring an employee to work in the United States,
shall verify the work authorization of the employee through E-Verify in accordance with NCGS64-26(a).
3. Employer is a person, business entity, or other organization that transacts business in this State and that employs 25 or more
employees in this State. (mark Yes or No)
a. YES _____, or
b. NO _____
4. Employer's subcontractors comply with E-Verify, and if Employer is the winning bidder on this project Employer will ensure
compliance with E-Verify by any subcontractors subsequently hired by Employer.
Executed, this ____ day of _______________, 2026.
Signature of Affiant
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