Research and Evaluation Services

The Vendor is required to provide research and evaluation firms to assist in assessing and improving the effectiveness of its programs, enhancing accountability, and advancing positive outcomes for justice-involved individuals and their communities.
- Under Probation’s guidance, assess the effectiveness of juvenile programs operated by community-based organizations under contract with the department.
- Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from approximately 12 community-based organizations receiving, and other funding, including:
• Program dosage
• Demographics of clients served
• Relevant outcomes based on established performance measures
• Program strengths and challenges
• Client success stories.
- Assist with the creation of surveys to collect data as needed
- Communicate directly with community-based organizations and provide technical assistance, including:
• Quality data collection
• Evidence-based assessment tools.
- Local Action Plan (LAP) Development
• Assessment of local resources serving at-risk youth and juvenile offenders
• Identification of high-risk areas in the community
• A collaborative and integrated juvenile justice action strategy
• Information-sharing strategies and performance measures
• Data systems assessment; including data tracking, accountability and oversight
• Optional elements such as target population and rehabilitation goals
• Identification of major challenges to implementation and recommendations for addressing them.
- Evaluation of Existing Resources
• Assessment of existing services for the probation department divisions including, juvenile services, institutions, adult and pretrial services.
• Evaluation of resources targeted to the probation department’s clients and people at risk in the community including but not limited to programs for:
• Law enforcement and Probation
• Education
• Mental health
• Health
• Social Services
• Drugs and alcohol
• Batterers intervention.
- Contract Period/Term: 5 years
- Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory) Date: July 16, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: July 22, 2025