Mandatory letter of intent: March 5, 2009
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, (hereinafter referred to as the Department)
invites you to submit a proposal to provide two hundred ninety-seven (297) slots of Intensive Residential
Services to children in the custody of the state. These services must be provided in a congregate care setting,
and must consist of room, board and an array of services for children with serious and/or chronic emotional
and/or behavioral management problems that interfere with their ability to function in a family, school and/or
community setting outside of a residential environment. Proposals to provide treatment for children or youth
who have a need for treatment for sexual aggression or reactive behaviors should not be submitted in this
category. A more complete description of the services sought for this project is provided in Section 3, Scope of
Project. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation must comply with the instructions and procedures
contained herein.