1._BPM007180_Executive_Summary_and_Award_Determination.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- BPM007180
- Issued by
- Apache County, Arizona
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This is an Executive Summary and Award Determination document issued by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES), Child and Community Service Division, for Request for Proposal (RFP) BPM007180 regarding the Positive Behavior Supports and Expulsion Prevention Program (Training). The solicitation was issued electronically on September 16, 2025, through the Arizona Procurement Portal to 467 prospective suppliers and was formally advertised in the Phoenix Independent. A pre-offer virtual conference was conducted on September 22, 2025. Proposals were due on October 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM Arizona time, with five offerors submitting responses: AZ Treasured Family Services, Connecting Families of Arizona (formerly "Gonzalez"), Journey Victory, Myndhack, and Southwest Human Development Inc. The evaluation committee consisted of three program development specialists and one quality and systems building administrator (non-evaluating). Following initial consensus evaluation on October 22-29, 2025, three offerors were deemed not susceptible for award. Best and Final Offers (BAFO) were requested on November 7, 2025, with submissions due by November 14, 2025. Following BAFO evaluation on November 21, 2025, Southwest Human Development Inc was recommended for award and received final award determination on December 1, 2025. The initial contract term is one year with potential extensions. The program deliverables include developing a tiered support intervention model, creating training curricula, establishing partnerships, and implementing a communications and outreach plan across all service delivery areas, with an operational database and case management system required within 90 days of contract execution.
Evaluation of proposals was conducted using a maximum of 1,150 points across three criteria: Method of Approach (600 points), Experience (500 points), and Cost (50 points). Southwest Human Development Inc achieved a total BAFO score of 575.00 points, compared to AZ Treasured Family Services' 562.50 points, and was determined to be the most advantageous to the State. The anticipated annual budget is approximately $1,660,056, funded through federal Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funds. Contractors must complete central registry background checks for all employees and subcontractors providing direct services to children. The program serves multiple county regions across Arizona, including Apache/Navajo counties, and prioritizes providers with active Provider Registration Agreements, those serving Arizona Department of Child Safety children, providers serving children with disabilities, and Quality First program participants.
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Katie Hobbs Governor
Michael Wisehart Director
1789 W. Jefferson, Mail Drop 1541, Phoenix, AZ 85007 P.O. Box 6123, Mail Drop 1541, Phoenix, AZ 85005
Telephone (602) 364-0170 Fax (602) 542-4496 https://des.az.gov/
DATE: December 1, 2025
TO: Solicitation File
FROM: Nancy Vejar, Procurement Specialist
SUBJECT: Executive Summary
BPM007180
Positive Behavior Supports and Expulsion Prevention Program (Training)
DIVISION: Child and Community Service Division
This Request for Proposal (RFP) commenced under the Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C) Arizona Procurement Code Revised April 2025 and Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S) Title 41, State Government § 41-2534.
DATE EVENT AND DESCRIPTION
Pre-Solicitation Activities
April 24, 2025 First Procurement Disclosure Statement (PDS) was signed.
May 13, 2025 Report Significant Procurement Role Notification.
August 22, 2025 Solicitation request received from Child and Community Service Division.
Solicitation Process
September 16, 2025 This solicitation was issued electronically via the State’s eProcurement system, Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) for commodity codes: Training (99106200),Child Care (99102602), Program Development (99101010), Training planning, facilitation and delivery services (86132100), and Educational guidance services (86141500). An electronic notification was sent to 467 prospective suppliers who were registered in APP.
September 16, 2025 The solicitation was formally advertised in the Phoenix Independent in accordance with A.R.S. § 41-2534(C) and A.A.C. R2-7-C301(B).
September 22, 2025 Pre-Offer Conference was conducted via virtual meeting in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-C302.
Evaluation Process
October 7, 2025, 3:00 P.M. (Local Arizona Time)
Proposals due. Offers were received from the following:
● AZ Treasured Family Services
● Connecting Families of Arizona (formerly “Gonzalez”)
● Journey Victory
● Myndhack
● Southwest Human Development Inc
1789 W. Jefferson, Mail Drop 1541, Phoenix, AZ 85007 P.O. Box 6123, Mail Drop 1541, Phoenix, AZ 85005
October 8, 2025 Evaluation Committee trained on the process, roles, and responsibilities.
Confidentiality statements signed by Evaluation Committee members.
Committee members were:
• Ashley Ranney, Program Development Specialist
• Elizabeth Hall, Program Development Specialist
• Wendy Flynn, Program Development Manager
Technical Advisors (non-evaluating) were:
• Melissa Busby, Quality & Systems Building Administrator
October 22-29, 2025 Initial Consensus Evaluation conducted in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-C316.
October 29, 2025 A Determination of Not Susceptible for Award was made in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-C311 for:
• Connecting Families of Arizona (formally “Gonzalez”)
• Journey Victory
• Myndhack
November 6, 2025 Negotiations Conducted with Offeror(s) deemed reasonably susceptible for award.
November 7, 2025 A request for Best and Final Offer issued in APP to all Offerors reasonably susceptible for award, in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-C315.
November 14, 2025, 3:00 P.M. (Local Arizona Time)
Best and Final Offer (BAFO) Received.
November 19, 2025 Central Registry Results Confirmed.
November 21, 2025 Best and Final Offer Consensus Evaluation conducted, in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-C316.
November 21, 2025 A Determination of Not Susceptible for Award was made in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-C311 for:
• AZ Treasured Family Services
November 21, 2025 Recommendations of award(s) made by Evaluation Committee is as follows:
● Southwest Human Development Inc
November 24, 2025 Verified Offeror is not on Excluded Parties List.
December 1, 2025 A Determination for Award was made in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-C317.
The proposals were evaluated with a total possible score of 1150.00 points. The proposals were evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Method of Approach
2. Experience
3. Cost
1789 W. Jefferson, Mail Drop 1541, Phoenix, AZ 85007 P.O. Box 6123, Mail Drop 1541, Phoenix, AZ 85005
The recommendation is based on the following points based on the evaluation criteria:
Initial Evaluation Consensus
BAFO Evaluation Consensus
Basis of Award
In accordance with A.R.S. §41-2534(G) and A.A.C R2-7-C317, the solicitation shall be awarded to the Offeror determined to be most advantageous to the state in accordance with the evaluation factors identified in the request for proposal, therefore, the Office of Procurement recommends the following award(s) and the Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Southwest Human Development Inc
Date:
Yesenia Sandoval Chief Procurement Officer
Initial Overall Scoring
Max AZ Treasured
Family Services
Gonzalez Journey Victory
Myndhack
Southwest Human
Development Inc
Method of Approach 600 162.50 137.50 62.50 150.00 212.50 Experience 500 325.00 150.00 62.50 187.50 187.50 Cost 50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
1150.00 487.50 287.50 125.00 337.50 425.00
BPM007180 Positive Behavior Supports and Expulsion Prevention Program (Training)
BAFO Overall Scoring
Max AZ Treasured
Family Services
Southwest Human
Development Inc
Method of Approach 600 162.50 300.00 Experience 500 375.00 250.00 Cost 50 25.00 25.00
1150.00 562.50 575.00
BPM007180 Positive Behavior Supports and Expulsion Prevention Program (Training)
12/1/2025
Katie Hobbs Governor
Michael Wisehart Director
1789 W. Jefferson, Mail Drop 1541, Phoenix, AZ 85007 P.O. Box 6123, Mail Drop 1541, Phoenix, AZ 85005
DATE: December 1, 2025
TO: Procurement File Solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP) BPM007180
FROM: Yesenia Sandoval, Chief Procurement Officer
SUBJECT: Contract Award Determination (R2-7-C317)
BPM007180, Positive Behavior Supports and Expulsion Prevention Program (Training)
This Contract Award Determination is made in accordance with the Arizona Administrative Code, R2-7-C317. I have reviewed the detailed evaluation of the proposals and the recommendations of the Evaluation Committee to award a Contract to:
• Southwest Human Development Inc
The findings of the Evaluation Committee are valid, I concur with and accept their findings (R2-7- C316) and recommendation to award the Contract to the above Offeror because its offer is the most advantageous to the State based on the evaluation factors set forth in the solicitation and is the best offer in accordance with the evaluation of the offers.
Date:
Yesenia Sandoval Chief Procurement Officer
Cc: Procurement File
12/1/2025
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