Online Diversion Programming

Location:	Iowa
Posted:	Apr 2, 2026
Due:	May 22, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Iowa
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	76 - Books, Maps, and Other Publications
Solicitation No:	JUV-27-OD-08-003
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Iowa Judicial Branch

1111 East Court Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50319

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Administrative Information:

RFP COVER SHEET

Title of RFP:

Agency:

Online Diversion Programming

Iowa Judicial Branch (IJB or Agency)

RFP Number: JUV-27-OD-08-003

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

Contract Term Beginning:

July 1, 2026

Anticipated Maximum Annual Contract Budget:

Ending:

$15,000

June 30, 2027

Issuing Officer:

Mindy Johnson

(712) 328-5623

mindy.johnson@iowacourts.gov

227 South 6th Street

Council Bluffs, IA 51501

PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE—Event or Action:

Agency Posts Notice of RFP on TSB website

Date/Time(Central time):

March 31, 2026

Agency Issues RFP

April 2, 2026

Letters of Intent to Bid

Due Date: April 13, 2026

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:

Date: April 13, 2026

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Date: April 20, 2026

Date: May 22, 2026

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Date: June 15, 2026

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Anticipated Date to execute Contract:

Relevant Websites:

Web-address:

Date: July 1, 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

Terms for Juvenile Court Services

(JCS) Services Contracts are located:

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

r_JCS_Services_Cont_1257FB3D72AAA.pdf

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.

“Contract Administrator” (CA) means the person responsible for administering and tracking

district allocation, drafting and overseeing district service contracts for JCS District 7, and

overseeing assigned statewide contracts. This person prepares, negotiates, reviews, oversees, and

administers contracts including both formal and informal procurement processes as well as

contract terms to ensure contracts conform to legal requirements and meet objectives.

“Chief Juvenile Court Officer” (CJCO) means the person responsible for overseeing Juvenile Court

Services’ operations to promote safe and positive outcomes for at-risk youth, victims, and

communities. The CJCO acts as a community leader, collaborating with support agencies, law

enforcement, and institutions to implement effective youth initiatives, rehabilitative programs, and

coordinated responses. This CJCO enforces research-based best practices and ensure compliance

with applicable rules and directives. This CJCO administers efficient budgets, contracts, funding,

and grant management.

“Evidence Based” means practices, programs and policies grounded in the best available research

and data, that have been scientifically tested and shown to be effective through rigorous evaluation.

“JCS D8” or “Eighth Judicial District” means a geographical area in Iowa that includes Appanoose,

Davis, Des Moines, Jefferson, Henry, Keokuk, Lee (North & South), Louisa, Mahaska, Monroe,

Poweshiek, Van Buren, Wapello, and Washington counties.

“JCS Supervisor” means the responsible person providing oversight to Juvenile Court Officers

“Referring Juvenile Court Officer” or “Referring JCO” means the person who manages and

determines the appropriate course of action for a juvenile’s case.

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.

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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 delinquent acts, out-of-home placement, and recidivism.

The Iowa Judicial Branch is requesting Proposals for the purpose of providing asynchronous online

diversion educational courses for delinquent and at-risk juveniles in all fourteen (14) counties included

within the Eighth Judicial District of Juvenile Court Services (JCS D8). JCS D8 seeks to select one or more

vendors capable of delivering evidence-based, accessible, and effective online courses that address

behavioral concerns, prevent reoffending, and reduce formal involvement with the juvenile justice

system. JCS D8 includes the counties of Appanoose, Davis, Des Moines, Jefferson, Henry, Keokuk, Lee

(North & South) Louisa, Mahaska, Monroe, Poweshiek, Van Buren, Wapello, and Washington.

Diversion programs are a critical component of juvenile justice reform, offering alternatives to formal

court involvement for youth exhibiting early signs of behavioral issues. Online education platforms have

demonstrated success in engaging youth and promoting behavioral change through interactive and

personalized learning experiences.

JCS D8 seeks course offerings to address topics including:

1. Theft or Shoplifting Prevention

2. Anger Management

3. Healthy Decision Making

4. Alcohol Abuse Prevention

5. Marijuana Abuse Prevention

6. Combined Alcohol and Marijuana Abuse Prevention

7. Conflict Resolution

8. Emotional Regulation, including appropriate self-expression and respect for authority figures

9. Driving Under the Influence Prevention Awareness

10. The Respondent may propose additional course topics that support the goal of reducing

juvenile recidivism. These optional topics should be evidence-based, developmentally

appropriate for youth ages 12–18 and aligned with the overall purpose of promoting positive

behavior change and preventing further system involvement.

The Respondent(s) must offer administrative tools for monitoring course completion progress and provide

completion data reporting to JCS D8. Additionally, the Respondent(s) must issue completion certificates

to juveniles that successfully complete each assigned course along with notification of completion to the

Referring JCO and JCS Supervisor.

JCS D8 has previously offered online diversion services to juveniles since July 2015 through other

funding sources. During FY2025, 192 youths were served with a 79% completion rate.

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2 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

2.1 ISSUING OFFICER

The Issuing Officer identified in the RFP cover sheet is the sole point of contact regarding the RFP

from the date of issuance until a Notice of Intent to Award the Contract is issued.

2.2 RESTRICTION ON COMMUNICATION

From the issue date of this RFP until a Notice of Intent to Award the Contract is issued, Respondents

may contact only the Issuing Officer. The Issuing Officer will respond only to written questions

regarding the procurement process. Questions related to the interpretation of this RFP must be

submitted as provided in Section 2. Oral questions related to the interpretation of this RFP will not

be accepted. Respondents may be disqualified if they contact any State employee other than the

Issuing Officer about the RFP except that Respondents may contact the State Targeted Small

Business Office on issues related to the preference for Targeted Small Businesses.

2.3 DOWNLOADING THE RFP FROM THE INTERNET

The RFP document and any addenda to the RFP will be posted at https://www.

iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/rfp/ , https://bidopportunities.iowa.gov/.

The Respondent is advised to check the website periodically for Addenda to this RFP, particularly if

the Respondent downloaded the RFP from the Internet as the Respondent may not automatically

receive addenda. It is the Respondent's sole responsibility to check daily for addenda to posted

documents.

2.4 PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE

The dates provided in the procurement timetable on the RFP cover sheet are provided for

informational and planning purposes. The IJB reserves the right to change the dates. If the IJB

changes any of the deadlines for Respondent submissions, the IJB will issue an addendum to the

RFP.

2.5 QUESTIONS, REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION, AND SUGGESTED CHANGES

Respondents are invited to submit written questions and requests for clarifications regarding the

RFP. The questions or requests for clarifications must be in writing and received by the Issuing

Officer before the date and time listed on the RFP cover sheet. Oral questions will not be permitted.

If the questions or requests for clarifications pertain to a specific section of the RFP, Respondent

shall reference the page and section number(s). The IJB will post written responses to questions,

requests for clarifications, or suggestions received from Respondents on or before the date listed

on the RFP cover sheet to the website(s) referenced on the RFP cover sheet. The IJB’s written

responses will become an addendum to the RFP.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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