How to bid on a Female Juvenile Residential Program for NC Public Safety

What North Carolina is buying

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is seeking a vendor to operate a gender-responsive, trauma-informed short-term residential program for female juveniles at 633 Shepards Way Lane in Manson.

The program must provide statewide coverage and serve at least 20 juveniles at a time. This RFP may suit qualified vendors with relevant juvenile residential program experience and the ability to meet those service needs.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 7, 2026. Proposals are due November 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Submit before the deadline, following the instructions in the solicitation. The posting may direct vendors to submit through NC eProcurement (Ivalua) or another method.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for qualified vendors that can operate a short-term residential program for female juveniles, provide gender-responsive and trauma-informed services, and serve at least 20 juveniles at a time with statewide coverage.

How to access and respond

Find Solicitation Doc2076379009 on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The posting and document list are publicly viewable without an account. Responding requires free vendor registration on eVP.

Review the solicitation documents for the complete requirements and submission instructions. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs. The agency point of contact is Melissa Teen.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Use the RFP’s requirements to organize your response. Explain how your proposed program would meet the stated service approach, statewide coverage, and capacity of at least 20 juveniles at a time.

Check that your response addresses every requested item and follows the specified submission method. Allow time to complete any required registration and submit before the deadline.