Detention and Deportation Defense Legal Services

The New Jersey Department of Human Services is seeking legal service providers and one statewide coordination entity for its Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative, with awards totaling up to $12 million.

New Jersey > Department of Human Services > Office of New Americans


General
Open
Sep 24, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 27, 2026 09:36 AM
$12,000,000.00
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
dhs-co.rfp@dhs.nj.gov
Trenton, NJ, USA
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Description

The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Office of New Americans, is soliciting proposals for the statewide Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative. Funding Options A and B support direct legal representation for eligible low-income New Jersey residents facing immigration detention, deportation, or removal proceedings. Funding Option C supports one statewide coordination entity responsible for referral coordination, provider communication, technical assistance, training, reporting, quality assurance, and network administration. Applicants may apply for one or more funding options and must demonstrate appropriate immigration-law expertise, licensed attorneys or qualified legal professionals, organizational and fiscal capacity, culturally and linguistically responsive service delivery, and participation in statewide coordination and reporting activities. Awards are anticipated to total up to $12 million, with individual awards of up to $5 million for Option A and up to $1 million for Options B and C. Proposed budgets must generally range from $350,000 to $5 million. The initial contract term is one year, with up to four additional one-year renewals at the agency’s discretion. Proposals must include a narrative, budget, required certifications and disclosures, financial statements, organizational materials, and appendices.

Classification Codes
NAICS541199All Other Legal Services
PSCR418Legal Services
Smart Codes
immigration legal servicesremoval defense representationlegal services coordination
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 20, 2026-Notice of Funding Availability
Aug 26, 2026-Prospective Bidder Presentation
Sep 3, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 24, 2026-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Scored
Yes
Documents
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