New Jersey Department of Human Services - Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative - FY 2027 RFP
Department of Human Services | State of New JerseyState · Trenton, NJ- Due
- Sep 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
The 30-second brief
The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of New Americans (ONA), seeks qualified organizations to provide legal representation and related support services to New Jersey residents facing immigration detention, deportation, and removal proceedings under the Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative (DDDI) for FY 2027. Funding is available across three options totaling up to $12 million: Option A (Experienced Removal Defense Providers, up to $5,000,000 per award), Option B (Capacity Expansion Providers, up to $1,000,000 per award), and Option C (one statewide DDDI Coordinating Entity, up to $1,000,000). The scope includes direct legal representation, advice, limited representation, appeals, bond proceedings, habeas corpus petitions, translation and interpretation services, and statewide coordination. Proposals are due by September 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET, with written questions due by September 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
Legal Services Expertise 25%, Organizational Capacity 25%, Program Infrastructure 25%, Costs 25%
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Summary
The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of New Americans (ONA), seeks qualified organizations to provide legal representation and related support services to New Jersey residents facing immigration detention, deportation, and removal proceedings under the Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative (DDDI) for FY 2027.
Funding is available across three options totaling up to $12 million: Option A (Experienced Removal Defense Providers, up to $5,000,000 per award), Option B (Capacity Expansion Providers, up to $1,000,000 per award), and Option C (one statewide DDDI Coordinating Entity, up to $1,000,000). The scope includes direct legal representation, advice, limited representation, appeals, bond proceedings, habeas corpus petitions, translation and interpretation services, and statewide coordination. Proposals are due by September 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET, with written questions due by September 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Legal Services Expertise 25%
- Organizational Capacity 25%
- Program Infrastructure 25%
- Costs 25%
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Department of Human Services Statement of Assurances (RFP Attachment C), Certification Regarding Debarment Suspension Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions (RFP Attachment D), Disclosure of Investment in Iran, Certificate of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia and Belarus, Statement of Bidder/Vendor Ownership Disclosure, Disclosure of Investigations and Other Actions Involving Bidder, description of all pending and in-process audits, Audited financial statements and Single Audits (A133) for two most recent fiscal years, interim financial statements, documentation of charitable registration status, Bidder mission statement, organizational chart, job descriptions of key personnel, resumes of proposed personnel, list of board of directors officers and terms, letters of commitment/support, Cultural Competency Plan, budget template and narrative
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Trenton, New Jersey
- Reported agency
- State of New Jersey
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Department of Human Services | State of New Jersey?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 24, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Legal Services Expertise 25%, Organizational Capacity 25%, Program Infrastructure 25%, Costs 25%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Department of Human Services Statement of Assurances (RFP Attachment C), Certification Regarding Debarment Suspension Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions (RFP Attachm. Review the full document from Department of Human Services | State of New Jersey for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Trenton, New Jersey. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.