PIN#78126N0012 Due:
Pursuant to Section 3-04(b)(2)(iii) of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules, the New York City Department of Probation (DOP) intends to enter into a Negotiated Acquisition Extension (NAE) with Rising Ground, Inc. for the continued provision of mentoring and supportive services under the Intensive Community Monitoring (ICM) Plus+ Mentoring Program.
Sourcing EPIN: 78126N0008
Vendor: Rising Ground, Inc.
Vendor Address: 424 E 147th Street, Bronx, NY 10474
The Intensive Community Monitoring (ICM) Plus+ Mentoring Program is a community-based intervention designed to support justice-involved youth under probation supervision through structured mentoring and skill-building services. Under this extension, Rising Ground, Inc. will continue to provide mentoring and supportive services to youth participating in Intensive Community Monitoring (ICM), High-Risk Supervision, or Adjustment with the Department of Probation (DOP).
Services include the delivery of a structured mentoring model that combines weekly group sessions and individualized one-on-one mentoring. Participants receive consistent support focused on strengthening emotional regulation, improving decision-making, and promoting positive behavioral outcomes. Programming is delivered through a combination of group-based activities, individualized mentoring, and enrichment opportunities that foster pro-social engagement and youth development.
Through participation in the ICM Plus+ Mentoring Program, youth are provided with opportunities to build interpersonal skills, develop positive relationships, and strengthen connections to their communities. Rising Ground, Inc. will coordinate closely with DOP staff to ensure consistent engagement, monitor participant progress, and support successful program completion.
Term: January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Total Contract Amount: $514,151.30
This procurement is being conducted pursuant to PPB Rule Section 3-04(b)(2)(iii) to ensure continuity of critical services. This extension is limited to the minimum period necessary to maintain services while the Department completes a competitive procurement.
This notice is for informational purposes only. Vendors interested in expressing interest in this or future procurements for similar services may contact Chairon Jeffrey at cjeffrey@probation.nyc.gov. Organizations are also encouraged to register with the City’s digital procurement system, PASSPort, at www.nyc.gov/PASSPort.