Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center & Milwaukee Women's Correctional Center; on-site Substance Abuse Counselor services and their monthly required Clinical Supervision

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections multi-award vehicle provides on-site substance abuse counseling and clinical supervision services for the Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center and Milwaukee Women's Correctional Center. The contract covers Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) and Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training (SAC-IT) positions, delivering comprehensive treatment services including individual psychotherapy, medication management, and clinical supervision for inmates participating in Earned Release, Short-term and Long-term Substance Abuse Treatment, and Relapse Intervention Programs. Services are specifically designed to support inmate rehabilitation through structured counseling interventions and monthly clinical supervision.

The contract was initially awarded to three contractors: Community Advocates, Inc. (primary), Horizon Healthcare Inc. (secondary), and Attic Correctional Services, Inc. (tertiary), with the most recent contract iteration involving only Horizon Healthcare and Attic Correctional Services. The contract term runs from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2022, covering the state of Wisconsin with a cascading vendor assignment model where counselor positions transfer between contractors if vacant for 60 days. Hourly rates vary by contractor, ranging from $24.05 to $96.53 per hour depending on service type, with annual estimated contract values between $206,150 and $303,745.75. The vehicle allows for cooperative purchasing and operates under NIGP codes 94886, 95220, 95221, and 95259.