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-07-002
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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-07-002

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

Contract Term beginning:

07/01/2026

Anticipated Maximum Annual Contract Budget:

Ending: 06/30/2027

$15,000.00

Issuing Officer:

Connie Murphy

(563)343-5553

connie.murphy@iowacourts.gov

400 W 4th St

Davenport, IA 52801

PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE—Event or Action:

Agency Posts Notice of RFP on TSB website

Date/Time(Central time):

03/31/2026

Agency Issues RFP

04/02/2026

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: 04/13/2026

Date: 04/13/2026

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Date: 04/20/2026

Date: 05/22/2026

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Date: 06/15/2026

Anticipated Date to execute Contract:

Date: 07/01/2026

RFP# JUV-27-OD-07-002

Relevant Websites:

Web-address:

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.

“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:

Example definitions below:

“Case Plan” is a written document, developed with input from the child, custodians/guardians, service

provider and Juvenile Court Services that identifies criminogenic needs and risk factors and includes a

plan for how to address, lower and ultimately resolve the risk areas.

“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 D7” or “Seventh Judicial District” means a geographical area in Iowa that includes Cedar, Clinton,

Jackson, Muscatine and Scott 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 criminal charges, 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 five (5) counties included within

the Seventh Judicial District of Juvenile Court Services (JCS D7). JCS D7 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 D7

includes the counties of Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine and Scott.

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 D7 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 D7. 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 D7 has previously offered online diversion services to juveniles since August 2022 through other

funding sources. During FY2025, 158 youths were served with a 78% completion rate.

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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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