Inmate Psychosocial Assessment to RI Parole Board

The Rhode Island Parole Board is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide psychosocial interviews and assessments for incarcerated individuals to support parole hearing determinations. The selected vendor will conduct evaluations of needs and risks, producing comprehensive written reports in secure PDF format delivered at least four weeks before scheduled hearings. Services are performed on an as-needed basis, with a historical volume of five to eight evaluations per month, totaling approximately 20 hours of service monthly. Performance occurs in-person at Rhode Island Department of Corrections facilities or via HIPAA-compliant video conferencing for out-of-state or restricted individuals. Qualified clinicians must hold at least a Master's degree in mental health or a related field, possess a valid Rhode Island license in mental health or social work, and have a minimum of two years of experience in clinical assessments. Vendors must adhere to strict security protocols, including obtaining RIDOC security clearance, passing police record checks, and completing a mandatory two-day New Employee Orientation. The contract utilizes a hybrid pricing structure based on an all-inclusive hourly rate, with a standard billable cap of one to three hours per evaluation. Award decisions are based on a weighted scoring system totaling 106 possible points, covering vendor capability, work plan, staff qualifications, and methodology. Technical proposals must score at least 55 out of 70 points to proceed to the cost and ISBE participation evaluation. Up to six bonus points are available for ISBE participation. Required submission documents include a technical proposal limited to six pages, a cost proposal, a Supplemental Bidder Attestation Form, and an ISBE Proposal.