Case Management Services for Indigent Defendants & Youth

2026-11-03

Services may be performed at locations determined by the Bidder , including the Bidder ’ s offices , State facilities , or in the community , as appropriate to the referral and client needs . The provision of services may require statewide travel . Authorized travel time and mileage associated with work performed pursuant to the contract will be compensable , in accordance with the terms of the contract and the Department ’ s invoicing requirements . The applicable mileage rate is here : https :// www . maine . gov / osc / travel / mileage - other - info . B . Functional Requirements 1 . Referral - Based Service Model - The Bidder must : Provide services only upon request or referral from an eligible attorney . Establish and maintain a documented process for receiving , acknowledging , and managing referrals . Assign qualified case management staff to each referral and coordinate service scope and priorities with the referring attorney . Perform services at the Bidder ’ s facilities , State facilities , or in the community , as appropriate . 2 . Client Engagement and Communication - The Bidder must : Be available to provide in - person case management services upon request . Meet and correspond with clients as necessary to fulfill requested services . Communicate with attorneys , providers , case workers , and client supports only as authorized and as needed to complete referral tasks . Attend meetings and court proceedings at the request of the referring attorney . 3 . Assessment , Coordination , and Evaluations - The Bidder will : Assess client needs , strengths , challenges , and barriers relevant to the referral . Assist with scheduling and attending evaluations , appointments , and intake processes as requested . Coordinate with service providers to confirm availability , eligibility , and participation requirements . 4 . Goal Support and Barrier Reduction - The Bidder must assist clients in achieving goals that may contribute to favorable case outcomes , including but not limited to : housing stability , education and employment , compliance with court - ordered or agreed - upon conditions , and restitution and financial obligations . The Bidder must assist clients in overcoming barriers , including : transportation , insurance coverage , financial limitations , and housing . 5 . Connection to Services and Resources - The Bidder must assist clients in accessing services , including but not limited to : mental health and substance use treatment , medical care , case management , parenting or anger management classes , childcare or any other necessary services for children in their care , and driver improvement programs . The Bidder must facilitate coordination and follow - through with providers as appropriate . 6 . Mitigation Services - Upon request , the Bidder must provide mitigation services , including : interviews with clients and people who support the client , document and record collection , preparation of mitigation reports , creation of demonstratives , assistance with client preparation for testimony . Mitigation deliverables must be provided in formats usable by attorneys and within agreed timelines .

Maine

2026-05-01