Fitness evaluations conducted for the Clackamas County Rapid Forensic Assessment Program.

Clackamas County is soliciting proposals for professional forensic psychological evaluations to support the Rapid Forensic Assessment Program. The selected contractor will provide subject matter expertise to determine the fitness to proceed for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who are either in custody at the Clackamas County Jail or referred through the Community Restoration program. The scope of work includes completing up to 104 in-custody evaluations annually, with a requirement that at least one evaluation per week be conducted cell-side or in an attorney visiting area, while the second may be performed via telehealth. Additionally, the contractor may perform up to three out-of-custody evaluations per contract year. Strict timelines are mandated, requiring evaluations to be completed within seven calendar days and final reports submitted to defense attorneys within 14 calendar days of referral. The contract term runs from the effective date through June 30, 2031, with options for two additional two-year renewals. Evaluators must be licensed physicians or psychologists in Oregon and hold a full forensic evaluator credential from the Oregon Health Authority by the start of the contract. Award decisions will be based on the highest scoring proposal, with a strong emphasis on quality-control measures, background qualifications, and the ability to meet strict turnaround times. Contractors must maintain a secure, encrypted file-transfer platform for sensitive medical and legal records and meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including minimum limits of 1 million dollars per occurrence for general, professional, and automobile liability. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Bid Locker by November 17, 2026.