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

Clackamas County is soliciting proposals for a Personal Services Contract to provide forensic psychological evaluations for 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 currently in custody at the Clackamas County Jail. The scope of work requires the capacity to complete up to two in-custody evaluations per week, totaling up to 104 annually, as well as up to three out-of-custody evaluations per contract year via the Community Restoration program. Performance requirements include completing evaluations within seven calendar days and submitting reports to defense attorneys within 14 calendar days of the referral date. The contractor must manage escorted access for at least one cell-side or attorney-visiting-area evaluation per week and provide telehealth capabilities for a second weekly evaluation. The contract award will be based on the highest scoring proposal, with vendors required to propose fixed fees and a not-to-exceed amount. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Equity Hub Bid Locker by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, and must not exceed 20 pages. Key requirements for bidders include a signed Proposal Certification affirming compliance with Oregon tax laws and non-discrimination practices, as well as the use of a secure, encrypted file-transfer system for medical and legal records. Work may only commence after all insurance requirements are met, the protest period has passed, the contract is fully executed, and a Notice to Proceed is issued. Funding for out-of-custody evaluations is provided by CCBH, with invoicing coordinated through the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.