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Arizona Department of Corrections

Experience and Capacity for the

Community Accountability

Program of Community

Corrections

Request For Proposal

BPM007036

Due Date

July 25, 2025

Proud Provider of Correctional

Treatment & Accountability Services to

Arizona for 45 Years...

Arizona Department of Corrections Solicitation No. BPM007036

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Table of Contents

1.0 Company Profile

1.1 Brief Overview of Business Operations

1.2 Conflict of Interest Disclosure

1.3 Bankruptcy/Insolvency Disclosure

1.4 Open or Pending Litigation Disclosure

1.5 Terminated Public Sector Contracts Disclosure

1.6 Arizona Business License

1.7 Professional and Industry Certifications

1.8 Good Standing with Arizona State Government

2.0 Company Experience

2.1 Experience Serving Clients within a Corrections Environment

2.2 Range in Size of Client Base

2.3 Relevant Project Examples

2.4 Trade and Professional Associations

3.0 Financial and Accounting Information

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1.0 Company Profile

1.1 Brief Overview of Business Operations

Prodigy Healthcare is pleased to submit this proposal to continue providing high-quality, evidence-based services and electronic monitoring for the Community Accountability Program of Community Corrections under ADCRR. As a trusted partner in Arizona’s justice system since 1979, our extensive experience, trained staff, and commitment to innovation make us uniquely qualified to provide comprehensive behavioral health services that support ADCRR’s goals.

Why Choose Prodigy Healthcare?

➢ 45+ years of experience in Arizona’s justice system.

➢ Licensed behavioral health agency with expertise in case management, CBT, and substance abuse treatment.

➢ Specialized electronic monitoring services using the latest and most reliable products from SCRAM Systems.

➢ Leader in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Moral

Reconation Therapy® (MRT®).

➢ Bilingual & culturally responsive programs tailored for diverse communities.

Our commitment to ADCRR is simple: Deliver results-driven, cost-effective, and scalable solutions to reduce recidivism and improve public safety - aligning perfectly with the ADCRR mission.

Evidence-Based Programming Prodigy Healthcare’s programs are backed by nationally recognized research and built on proven cognitive-behavioral models. We utilize Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT®), a leading intervention endorsed by SAMHSA and recognized for its effectiveness in reducing recidivism.

➢ Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT®) – Gold-standard CBT model, endorsed by SAMHSA.

➢ Listed in the Results First Clearinghouse Database

(PewTrusts.org) – Proven to reduce recidivism.

➢ Developed & continuously improved by Dr. Ken Robinson, MRT Co-Creator.

How our evidence-based programming aligns with ADCRR:

✔ Rewiring criminal thought patterns to reduce high-risk behaviors.

✔ Improving impulse control & personal accountability through structured interventions.

✔ Tailoring treatment to individual risk profiles, including:

• General CBT for moderate-risk offenders.

• Career Criminal CBT for high-risk habitual offenders.

• Sex Offense-Specific CBT for supervised populations.

These interventions lead to lower recidivism rates, increased public safety, and greater program efficiency.

PRODIGY AT-A-GLANCE

Experience Why It Matters More than 20 years of ADCRR

Partnership

We know exactly what you need, how you want it, and how to do it the right way.

Licensed behavioral health provider

Held to a higher standard, requiring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Hundreds of

Thousands of clients successfully treated

Proven track record in reducing recidivism, with both in-person and

Telehealth delivery.

Electronic

Monitoring

Experts

There will be no problems with the equipment nor monitoring operations. It will all just work.

Specialty Court &

Parole / Probation

Services

We are experts at reducing a great deal of ADCRR caseload burden.

We integrate innovative, evidence-based solutions to support ADCRR’s evolving needs.

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Bilingual & Culturally Responsive Programming Prodigy Healthcare ensures equitable access to correctional treatment services through bilingual programming and culturally responsive interventions. Our approach enhances engagement and reduces barriers for non-English-speaking participants, improving long-term rehabilitation outcomes.

Key Benefits:

✔ Bilingual therapists & facilitators ensure all participants fully engage with treatment.

✔ Culturally competent programming reduces barriers to participation.

✔ Intervention at key crisis moments (e.g., arrest, sentencing) maximizes success rates.

Research proves that culturally aligned treatment models significantly enhance long-term outcomes.

Flexible & Scalable Service Delivery Prodigy Healthcare offers in-person, telehealth, and electronic monitoring services, ensuring treatment is accessible, adaptable, and highly effective. Our approach enhances supervision while keeping costs manageable for ADCRR. Prodigy Healthcare offers multi-modal service delivery to accommodate ADCRR’s diverse needs:

Delivery Method Benefits

In-Person Treatment Structured, intensive interventions.

Telehealth (Prodigy Telehealth™) Expands access, reduces transportation barriers.

24/7 Electronic Monitoring Continuous supervision for high-risk populations.

Data-Driven Outcomes Pre/post assessments to track progress & compliance.

Our adaptable model ensures that every participant receives the level of supervision and support they need to succeed.

A Long-Term Partnership with ADCRR Prodigy Healthcare, and its predecessor companies, has been a trusted partner to ADCRR, as well as many

Arizona courts and probation services, for decades. Our long-term commitment to rehabilitation, supervision, and compliance ensures a seamless partnership that drives meaningful outcomes.

Our Key Offerings Include:

✔ Comprehensive behavioral health screening & treatment services for community corrections.

✔ Substance abuse interventions & relapse prevention programs.

✔ Electronic monitoring solutions for enhanced compliance & accountability.

✔ Live virtual classroom options via Prodigy Telehealth™.

✔ Education & treatment include, but are not limited to:

• General CBT Groups

• Career Criminal

• Sex Offender

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Thank You for Your Partnership Prodigy Healthcare sincerely appreciates the years of collaboration and trust that ADCRR has placed in us.

It has been an honor to support your mission of enhancing public safety, reducing recidivism, and transforming lives through evidence-based interventions.

We look forward to many more years of partnership, working together to provide innovative, effective, and compassionate services that positively impact individuals, families, and communities across Arizona.

Thank you for your dedication to this important work - we are proud to stand alongside you in making a difference.

Respectfully, Adam Tharp

President & Chief Operating Officer adam@prodigyhc.com | (480) 237-7200

Larry Tharp

Chief Executive Officer larry@prodigyhc.com | (480) 237-7128 mailto:adam@prodigyhc.com mailto:larry@prodigyhc.com

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1.2 Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Prodigy Healthcare affirms that no actual or potential conflict of interest exists with any Arizona

Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) employee or representative involved in this solicitation.

1.3 Bankruptcy/Insolvency Disclosure

Prodigy Healthcare affirms that it has not filed, nor had filed against it, any bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings within the past five (5) years.

1.4 Open or Pending Litigation Disclosure

Prodigy Healthcare is not involved in any current, open, or pending litigation that would adversely impact our ability to fulfill the obligations of this contract.

1.5 Terminated Public Sector Contracts Disclosure

Prodigy Healthcare has not had a contract terminated for cause or convenience within the past five years.

If requested, we can provide documentation to confirm our excellent performance and contract history.

1.6 Arizona Business License

Prodigy Healthcare is a licensed provider in good standing with the Arizona Department of Health Services

(ADHS) as a behavioral health outpatient treatment agency. License # OTC9566 can be found in

“Attachment 13 – Licenses, Insurance, and Certifications.pdf” as requested in Section 2.1.13 of “Special

Instructions to Offerors” found within the Solicitation Instructions document.

1.7 Professional and Industry Certifications

Prodigy and its staff hold a wide range of relevant credentials, including but not limited to:

• Licensed Associate Counselors (LAC / LPN)

• Licensed Independent Addiction Counselors (LIAC)

• Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselors (LASAC)

• Insurance Certificates (Liability and Workers Compensation)

• Certified Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Facilitators

• CBT-trained clinicians

• SCRAM CAM and GPS-certified monitoring technicians

Copies of these license and insurance documentation are provided in ”Attachment 13 – Licenses, Insurance, and Certifications.pdf”

1.8 Good Standing with Arizona State Government

Prodigy Healthcare affirms that it is in good standing with the Arizona State Government and maintains all licensing, tax, and compliance obligations in current and active status.

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2.0 Company Experience

2.1 Experience Serving Clients within a Corrections Environment

Prodigy Healthcare has extensive experience working with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Arizona courts, probation departments, and parole systems. Our services span electronic monitoring, behavioral health treatment, group facilitation, substance abuse counseling, and risk-reduction programming.

We currently maintain longstanding partnerships with:

• Arizona Department of Corrections (since 2005) o Original CAPP Program (2005) o SRCCC & PRC o Transitional Services Program SB1291 (2004 – 2011) o Current ADCRR Program for the past 10 – 15 years

• Mesa City Court (Home Detention and CAM services since 2006)

• Casa Grande Municipal Court (Home Detention services since 2010)

• Maricopa County Adult Probation (Counseling services since 2005)

• Multiple justice courts and municipal courts across Arizona

• San Bernardino County DUI Program (Education and Treatment services since 2010)

Our electronic monitoring services include:

✓ Continuous Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM CAM) for high-risk DUI and repeat offenders

✓ GPS location tracking with active tamper detection and violation alerts

✓ 24/7 monitoring by certified technicians, with immediate reporting to supervising officers

✓ Integration with treatment and behavioral health programming to ensure a coordinated supervision strategy

✓ Home detention program management for municipal and superior courts

Our embedded staff work directly within correctional facilities, state-contracted offices, and local probation departments to maintain strong coordination with ADCRR case managers and supervision officers. This integrated approach ensures that both treatment and monitoring functions are aligned with supervision objectives and compliance requirements.

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2.2 Range in Size of Client Base

Prodigy provides services to thousands of justice-involved individuals each year across multiple jurisdictions. We currently manage a sustained caseload of over 5,000 active clients (ADCRR represents approximately 350 of those) in various behavioral health treatment tracks. For Electronic Monitoring, we currently manage an annual caseload of 800 (ADCRR is approximately 150 of those). We have thousands of successful installations and completions under our belt, with more than 4,000 installations in just the past 5 years alone. These figures align with the volume of services described in our Relevant Project

Examples and documented in the Attachment – Company Experience.

2.3 Relevant Project Examples

Example 1 – ADCRR Community Accountability Program (Current Contract, 2005–Present)

Prodigy Healthcare has delivered comprehensive behavioral health treatment and electronic monitoring services to ADCRR for nearly 20 years under multiple contracts, including the Community Accountability

Program (CAP). Our services encompass Moral Reconation Therapy® (MRT), cognitive behavioral therapy

(CBT), substance abuse treatment, and electronic monitoring for offenders on community supervision.

We maintain a current caseload of approximately 350 active ADCRR clients, supported by a dedicated team of Licensed and experienced Counselors, Certified MRT Facilitators, and SCRAM-certified monitoring technicians. Our embedded staff operate from PRC, MRC, and the 801 Building, providing both in-person and statewide Telehealth services.

Since 1979, Prodigy and its predecessor companies have served hundreds of thousands of justice-involved individuals, delivering consistent compliance and treatment outcomes. We maintain high program fidelity and consistently meet or exceed ADCRR performance and compliance benchmarks.

Example 2 – Mesa City Court Home Detention (2006–Present)

Under contract with the Mesa City Court, Prodigy Healthcare delivers a comprehensive program that combines screening, behavioral health treatment, and electronic monitoring services for individuals on home detention and participating in diversion programs.

Services provided include:

• Clinical intake assessments and treatment planning.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Moral Reconation Therapy® (MRT) group sessions.

• Substance abuse education and relapse prevention counseling.

• Installation and 24/7 monitoring of SCRAM CAM, Remote Breath, and GPS equipment.

• Curfew enforcement, compliance verification, and violation reporting.

All services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team that includes Licensed Counselors, Certified MRT

Facilitators, and Behavioral Health Technicians operating under the supervision of an independently licensed clinician (LCSW). SCRAM-certified monitoring technicians provide 24/7 monitoring and compliance support.

Our internal Court Liaison and team coordinates daily with court staff, judges, and prosecutors to ensure integrated supervision and treatment, including immediate intervention when violations occur.

Prodigy has maintained an active caseload of more than 5,000 participants annually, with cumulative program enrollment exceeding one hundred thousand individuals served since inception. This approach has resulted in sustained monitoring compliance and successful program completions for the majority of participants, with documented adherence rates generally exceeding 90%.

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2.3 Relevant Project Examples – Supporting Documentation

Detailed supporting documentation for these examples, and other relevant projects, is provided in the separately submitted “Attachment – Company Experience.pdf” document.

2.4 Trade and Professional Associations

Prodigy Healthcare actively engages in professional development and industry collaboration to ensure our programs remain current, evidence-based, and compliant with state and national standards. Our memberships and participation include:

• National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) – supporting clinical excellence and credentialing for substance abuse treatment.

• Arizona Counseling Association (AzCA) – advancing counseling best practices and advocacy within

Arizona.

• California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) – maintaining up-to-date expertise in DUI program requirements and emerging trends.

• Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT®) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Provider Networks – participating in continuing education and fidelity monitoring to deliver consistent, effective interventions.

• Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Training and Compliance Initiatives – ensuring regulatory compliance and ongoing staff development.

Active involvement in these associations enables Prodigy Healthcare to maintain high-quality services, implement emerging research, and remain at the forefront of industry standards in behavioral health and community corrections.

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3.0 Financial and Accounting Information

Prodigy Healthcare is a privately held organization with stable financial footing and no debt. We have experienced consistent year-over-year growth and have never failed to meet a financial or operational obligation under any state contract.

In accordance with the RFP instructions, we are submitting our financial statements under confidential designation. These include the past two years of income statements and balance sheets that form the basis for our tax filings. Documents have been redacted for privacy and submitted separately via secure upload. A CPA attestation letter is available upon request.

Prodigy Healthcare affirms that no financial irregularities or issues have occurred in the past five (5) years that would impact our ability to fulfill the obligations of this contract.

For more detailed information about our experience, qualifications, and financial capacity, please refer to our complete RFP Proposal Response, uploaded as “Prodigy Healthcare BPM007036 RFP Solicitation

Response.pdf”