Court Ordered Treatment and Education Services

The City of Avondale is soliciting proposals for professional court-ordered treatment and education services to support defendants referred by the City Court for misdemeanor criminal offenses. The scope of work includes professional screening, counseling, treatment services, electronic monitoring, and remote alcohol testing. Specific deliverables encompass alcohol and substance abuse screening, violence intervention for domestic violence, and anger control. The selected vendor must hold a current license from the Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Behavioral Health Licensing, and must provide facilities capable of conducting intake and treatment classes, including availability at least two evenings per week after 5:00 p.m. The contract is anticipated to begin on January 1, 2027, with an initial term and the possibility of four successive one-year renewals. Fees for these services are paid directly by the defendants to the consultant based on a submitted fee proposal. Award decisions will be based on a points-based scoring method evaluating the most advantageous and responsive proposal, with specific points awarded for the completion of Past Performance Verification Forms. Vendors must be registered with the Arizona Corporation Commission and comply with an Artificial Intelligence Use Policy. The City maintains oversight through inspection and acceptance rights, requiring the consultant to maintain a self-inspection system and adhere to professional standards and OSHA safety regulations.