REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Proposals for Parenting Inside Out (PIO) program furnishing, implementation, training and
reporting will be received at the Office of the County Controller, 100 West Beau Street, Suite 403,
Courthouse Square Office Building, Washington, PA 15301, until 11:00 A.M. Prevailing Time, on
Tuesday, December 19, 2023, and immediately opened and read aloud therein. Names only to be read
aloud. These proposals are being accepted by Washington County its’ Department of Children and Youth.
Late proposals will not be accepted.
The above-mentioned RFP document may be obtained from the Washington County website at
www.co.washington.pa.us. Vendors receiving RFP documents are responsible for checking for
contract changes at the website.
All bids must be submitted as ONE ORIGINAL + ONE (UNBOUND) COPY according to the
specifications and upon a uniform bid document blank. Proposers may email their written request to
the Washington County Purchasing Office to Dalton Thompson at
dalton.thompson@co.washington.pa.us or to Randy Vankirk at vankirkr@co.washington.pa.us. Any
requests for clarifications are due to be received no later than ten days prior to RFP opening. Inquiries
will not be accepted orally or via phone.
Bid Securities are not required.
Washington County will not be held responsible for any incorrect information obtained from any
source other than from Washington County.
SEALED BID ENVELOPE MUST BE MARKED:
RFP: PIO (Parenting Inside Out)
Contract No. 121923-PIO Re-RFP
The Washington County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bid proposals.
ATTEST:
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
CYNTHIA B GRIFFIN
CHIEF CLERK
DIANA IREY VAUGHAN, CHAIR
LARRY MAGGI, VICE CHAIR
NICK SHERMAN
To be advertised November 30th 2023 and December 7th 2023
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PROPOSAL FORM
CONTRACT:
PARENTING INSIDE OUT
WASHINGTON COUNTY
DATE:
TO:
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CROSSROADS BUILDING
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
In accordance with the advertisement of the Washington County Commissioners, Courthouse Square,
Washington, PA inviting proposals for the provision of “Parenting Inside Out Programming” for
Washington County’s Department of Children and Youth, Washington, Pennsylvania, having examined
the attached specifications and understanding the same, the undersigned proposes to furnish and comply
with all of said specifications.
Proposal Submission:
Interested parties should submit a proposal that includes the following:
1.) Executive Summary: A brief overview of your organization, highlighting relevant
experience in delivering parenting programs to high-risk populations.
2.) Program Approach: Detailed description of how your organization plans to adapt
and implement the PIO program, including the strategies you will employ to
engage participants effectively.
3.) Staff Qualifications: Bios and qualifications of key staff members who will be
involved in program delivery, including trainers, facilitators, and evaluators.
4.) Budget: A comprehensive budget that outlines all costs associated with program
implementation, including a facilitator training, participant materials, evaluation,
and ongoing support.
5.) Timeline: A proposed timeline for the program implementation, including key
milestones and deliverables
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ALL RFPS MUST BE SUBMITTED
AS ONE ORIGINAL + ONE COPY
BY 11:00 A.M.
DATE OF RFP OPENING
SEALED BID PROPOSALS
MUST BE MARKED:
PARENTING INSIDE OUT RFP
CONTRACT NO. 121923-PIO Re-RFP
The following forms must be signed and returned with RFP Proposal. If the following forms are
not signed and returned with RFP Proposal, your proposal will not be considered.
1. Proposal Form
a) Executive Summary: A brief overview of your organization, highlighting
relevant experience in delivering parenting programs to high-risk
populations.
b) Program Approach: Detailed description of how your organization plans to
adapt and implement the PIO program, including the strategies you will
employ to engage participants effectively.
c) Staff Qualifications: Bios and qualifications of key staff members who will
be involved in program delivery, including trainers, facilitators, and
evaluators.
d) Budget: A comprehensive budget that outlines all costs associated with
program implementation, including a facilitator training, participant
materials, evaluation, and ongoing support.
e) Timeline: A proposed timeline for the program implementation, including
key milestones and deliverables
2. Signature Page
3. Anti-Collusion Affidavit
4. Requirements for Vendors doing Business with Washington County
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SIGNATURE PAGE
ATTEST: _________________________________
__________________________________________
(Secretary if bid by a Corporation)
Name of Proposer
ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________
(Signature of Proposer)
__________________________________________
(Typed Name of Proposer-Must be an Officer)
Phone #:_____________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL:_____________________________________________________________________________
FAX: _______________________________________________________________________________
WE ARE REQUIRED TO ISSUE A FORM 1099 FOR PAYMENTS PROCESSED
THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH RFP PROPOSAL
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SCOPE OF WORK
I. Project Overview:
Parenting Inside Out® (PIO) program is an evidence-based parenting skills
training program developed for criminal justice involved parents. There are three
versions to this program that vary in length and number of activities they contain;
the prison version is appropriate for both incarcerated mothers and incarcerated
fathers who are parenting from prison. The community version is appropriate for
parents on parole or probation or parents with a history of substance abuse or
involvement with the child welfare system. The program emphasizes trauma-
informed practices, building healthy attachments, and providing parents with the
tools they need to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.
The PIO curriculum: Prison, Jail, and Community. Each version teaches parents a way of
navigating life that uses healthy, pro-social skills to interact with children, partners, co-
parents, officials, friends, and family. Participants learn to celebrate the uniqueness of
each person and invite others into caring, respectful relationships. With PIO training,
criminal-justice-involved adults can become better parents and role models in their
children’s lives.
II. High Level Requirements:
1. Become a certified PIO coach.
2. Outcome Oriented
3. Learner Centered
4. Have the ability to use social learning theory to teach cooperation and problem-
solving in the context of learning parenting skills.
5. Have the ability to help Parents promote healthy child adjustments, prevent child
problem behavior and build resilience in children.
III. Scope of Work:
The Selected vendor will be responsible for delivering the Parenting Inside Out program
curriculum which includes but is not limited to, the following components:
1.) Program Adaptation: Customize the program content to suit the needs of our target
population and align with local cultural contexts and values.
2.) Program Implementation: Facilitate the delivery of the program through workshops
or group sessions. This includes providing necessary materials, resources, and
tools to participants.
3.) Training and support: Train and supervise facilitators who will deliver the program.
Provide ongoing support and consultation to facilitators to ensure program fidelity
and participant engagement.
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