Two (2) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor ??s to perform work inside the Clackamas County Jail

The contract involves Clackamas County procuring two Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors to provide services within the county jail, with work expected to commence upon contract execution and continue through August 31, 2027, with options for renewal. The scope emphasizes delivering group counseling sessions to inmates, requiring counselors to pass criminal background checks and adhere to confidentiality and certification standards. The procurement process is governed by the RFP issued on October 20, 2025, with proposals due electronically via Bid Locker by November 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT. Proposals are limited to 20 pages, excluding the certification form, and must include detailed qualifications, approach, and fee schedules on a not-to-exceed basis, with estimated contract values ranging from $150,000 to $250,000. The contract incorporates specific clauses from the Clackamas County Sample Personal Services Contract, covering travel expenses, confidentiality, criminal background checks, key personnel, cooperative contracting, and federal requirements where applicable. The evaluation process prioritizes the scope of work (45 points), proposer qualifications (30 points), and fees (25 points), with the award based on the highest scoring proposal through a best-value trade-off approach. The county reserves the right to reject any proposals, conduct negotiations, and make award decisions at its discretion. Contract administration details, including payment procedures and designated contacts, are referenced in the sample contract, but specific invoicing or financial processing instructions are not explicitly detailed in the solicitation documents. Overall, the procurement emphasizes compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, nondiscrimination policies, and transparency in the competitive bidding process.