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While the WSIPP report broadly defines program costs, any intervention the project would consider for selection must perform due diligence to forecast the following cost items:
Salaries, wages, and benefits
Operations & Maintenance, including travel, communications, rent, and supplies
Corporate Overhead
Ramp up costs (if required)
Whether it is determining which service providers can meet specific project requirements or understanding the potential cost of service, conducting an RFI process will enable the project to assess the suitability of partnership with an Oregon service provider. These components, however, underscore the importance of government the needs of its target population and the outcomes it strives to address before starting the RFI process.
While the Counties did not highlight a preferred range or maximum cost of service delivery to enroll a youth, it is a critically important factor (especially in the cost/benefit analysis).
Based on the risk profile of the target population, the chart below presents potential intervention models suitable for the project to consider. It is based on an estimated annual cost of service conducted by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy for the Washington State legislature. A broad spectrum of costs are listed ranging from $1,500 to more than $10,000 per youth, depending on service type.18
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