Behavioral Health Services for Courts

Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is seeking competitive sealed proposals for Behavioral Health Services for Courts to provide substance abuse treatment and mental health services for court-involved consumers. The scope of work includes clinical services such as individual, family, and group counseling, drug treatment, health screenings, nurse assessments, and mental health evaluations. Additionally, the selected consultant must perform clinical assessments using LS/CMI and ASI tools, develop a preliminary treatment processing plan, and designate a primary liaison for court staffing meetings. The contract is for an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms. Proposals are due by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. local time and must be submitted as one hard copy and one USB flash drive in PDF format to the Rockdale County Finance Department. Award selection is based on a best-value trade-off between past performance, quality, and price, with local vendors eligible for an additional five points in scoring. Requirements for bidders include professional licensure in accordance with state and federal laws, compliance with the Judicial Council of Georgia Treatment Standards, and a professional liability/general liability insurance limit of $1,000,000.00. Furthermore, vendors must provide a notarized affidavit regarding the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 and demonstrate good faith efforts toward the Equal Business Opportunity Program for projects valued at $100,000 or more.