BPM005082_Substance_Use_Disorder_Treatment_NF_Final_01182023__1_.pdf

state of Arizona

Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry Procurement Services 701 E. Jefferson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85034

Attachment 1: Offer and Acceptance Form

Solicitation No. BPM005082

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

SUBMISSION OF OFFER: Undersigned hereby offers and agrees to provide Substance Use Disorder Treatment in compliance with the Solicitation indicated above and our Offer indicated by the latest dated version below:

1/18/2023 Initial Offer:

Dale Signature

Date Signature Date SignatureRevised Offers:

Dale Signature Date Signature

Best and Final Offer:

Date Signature

New 1-reedom Ops LLC Zz Offeror company name

2532 W Peoria Ave

Signature of person authorized to sign Offer

Kyle Harless, Business Development Officer Address

Phoenix, AZ 85029

Printed name and title

Kyle Harless, Business Development Officer

City I State 1 ZIP

85-0571330

Contact name and title

(602) 740-7409kharless@newfrccdomaz.com

Federal tax identifier (EIN or SSN)

CERTIFICATION: By signature in the above, Offeror certifies that it:

will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in violation of Federal Executive Order 11246, [Arizona] State Executive Order 2009-9 or A.R.S, § 41-1461 through 1465;

2. has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted offer. Failure to provide a valid signature affirming the stipulations required by this clause will result in rejection of the Offer. Signing the Offer with a false statement will void the Offer, any resulting contract, and may be subject to legal penalties under law;

3. complies with A.R.S. § 41 -3532 when offering electronics or information technology products, services, or maintenance; and

4. is not debarred from, or otherwise prohibited from participating in any contract awarded by federal, slate, or local government.

Contact Email Address Contact phone number

1.

ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER: State hereby accepts the initial Offer, Revised Offer, or Best and Final Offer identified by the latest date and number at the lop of this form (the Accepted Offer). Offeror is now bound (as Contractor) to carry out the Work under the attached Contract, of which the Accepted Offer forms a part. Contractor is cautioned not to commence any billable work or to provide any material or perform any service under the Contract until Contractor receives the applicable Order or written notice to proceed from the Procurement Officer.

ADCRR’s Contract Number Contract Effective Date:

Denel M. Pickering, Chief Procurement Officer

Chief Procurement Officer Signature Award Date Chief Procurement Officer Name Title

Attachment 1: Offer and Acceptance Form

ADCRR Tracking No. 23-076-28

Rev. 9.28.2022

Proposal for Solicitation No. BPM005082

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

New Freedom 2532 W Peoria Ave Phoenix, AZ 85029

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Scope of Work

1. Introduction

1.1. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) Vision and

Mission Statements are:

1.1.1. Vision: Safer communities through effective corrections.

1.1.2. Mission: To serve and protect the people of Arizona by securely incarcerating felons, by providing structural programming designed to support inmate accountability and successful community reintegration, and by providing effective supervision for those offenders conditionally released from prison.

New Freedom (Offeror) is aligned with Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry

(ADCRR)’s vision. New Freedom’s vision is to develop and maintain a sober minded community redevelopment evolved out of an innovative peer-lead movement. The term redevelopment applies to offenders returning to society and the therapeutic communities in which they live. We are redeveloping this population into a peer-lead community. Through peer-driven leadership, we view ourselves as role models and examples of how to rebuild a broken community. The New Freedom experience has been intentionally designed for each member to realize the innate power that resides within them and be led by it to change their life. If we are able to serve the entire population, New Freedom will provide a peer-driven community-based on a holistic approach.

The mission of ADCRR has been redeveloped by previous administration’s efforts to focus on rehabilitation and reentry. The offeror believes that our Mission can amplify the offenders and the surrounding community outcomes by combining those missions.

“We inspire dignity by empowering the innate goodness in every human being.”

1.2. The Substance Use Disorder Treatment program reduces relapse to drugs, alcohol by providing evidence based, cognitive - behavioral based treatment. This will in-turn assist inmates with addressing their addiction problems and learn to create new habits and make better choices to be successful post release.

The offeror acknowledges The Substance Use Disorder Treatment program will reduce relapse to drugs, alcohol by providing evidence based, cognitive - behavioral based treatment. Since the offeror is an established reentry organization with significant success in the launching of offenders successfully back into society, we are confident in our abilities to address on-set addiction inside the prisons as it aligns with our mission’s purpose. We agree this will in-turn assist inmates with addressing their addiction problems and learn to create new habits and make better choices to be successful post release.

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2. Task

The intent of this solicitation is to allow ADCRR to enter into a contract(s) for the procurement of

Substance Use Disorder Treatment services, as specified within the Scope of Work, at a fixed price for a one (1) year period, with options for extension up to a total five (5) year duration.

The offeror’s intent is to enter into a contract(s) with ADCRR for the procurement of Substance Use

Disorder Treatment services, as specified within the Scope of Work, at a fixed price for a one (1) year period, with options for extension up to a total five (5) year duration.

3. Definitions

For the purposes of this RFP, the following definitions shall apply:

3.1. Behavioral Health Paraprofessional. An individual who is not a behavioral health professional who provides, under supervision by a behavioral health professional, the following services to a patient to address the patient's behavioral health issue: a. Services under supervision by a behavioral health professional, services that, if provided in a setting other than a health care institution, would be required to be provided by an individual licensed under A.R.S, A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 33; or b. Health-related services. 35. "Behavioral health professional" means:

a. An individual licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 33, whose scope of practice allows the individual to: i. Independently engage in the practice of behavioral health, as defined in

A.R.S. § 32-3251; or ii. Except for a licensed substance abuse technician, engage in the practice of behavioral health, as defined in A.R.S. § 32-3251, under direct supervision as defined in A.A.C.

R4-6-101; b. A psychiatrist as defined in A.R.S. § 36-501; c. A psychologist as defined in A.R.S. §

32-2061; d. A physician; e. A behavior analyst as defined in A.R.S. § 32-2091; or f. A registered nurse practitioner licensed as an adult psychiatric and mental health nurse; or g. A registered nurse with: i. A psychiatric-mental health nursing certification, or ii. One year of experience providing behavioral health services.

3.2. Behavioral Health Staff. Means a: a. Behavioral health paraprofessional, b. Behavioral health technician, or c. Personnel member in a nursing care institution or assisted living facility who provides behavioral care. 39. "Behavioral health technician" means an individual who is not a behavioral health professional who provides, with clinical oversight by a behavioral health professional, the following services to a patient to address the patient's behavioral health issue:

a. Services with clinical oversight by a behavioral health professional, services that, if provided in a setting other than a health care institution, would be required to be provided by an individual licensed under A.R.S, A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 33; orb. Health-related services

3.3. Contract Monitor. An ADCRR employee who ensures that the objectives of the contract are met and the Contractor meets their responsibilities.

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3.4. Custody Levels. All inmates are assigned a custody level:

3.4.1. Maximum Custody - Inmates who represent the highest risk to the public and staff and require housing in a single cell or double cell environment. These inmates have limited work opportunities within the secure perimeter and require frequent monitoring.

These inmates require controlled movement within the institution. This custody level does not apply to female inmates or juveniles adjudicated as adults.

3.4.2. High Custody - Inmates who represent a high risk to the public and staff. These inmates shall not be assigned to work outside the secure perimeter of an institution.

These inmates require controlled movement within the institution.

3.4.3. Medium Custody - Inmates who represent a moderate risk to the public and staff. These inmates shall not work outside the secure perimeter of an institution and require limited controlled movement within the institution.

3.4.4. Low Custody - Inmates who represent a low risk to the public and staff. These inmates may work outside the secure perimeter of an institution, to include community work crews, and do not require controlled movement within the institution.

3.4.5. Minimum Custody - Inmates who represent the lowest risk to the public and require minimal supervision. These inmates may be considered for community housing and work programs.

3.5. Department Written Instructions. Regulations and management directives issued by

ADCRR executive staff. These regulations and directives govern the administration and operation of ADCRR as a whole and the individual institutions consistent with statutes, rules and sound correctional practices. Unless otherwise specified, Department Orders, Director's Instructions, or

Manuals when used herein shall mean all form of written instructions.

4. Scope of Services

4.1. ADCRR is seeking proposals for the following:

4.1.1. The provision of Substance Use Disorder Treatment services that assist incarcerated individuals with:

4.1.1.1 Stopping substance misuse

The offeror acknowledges that the department is seeking proposals for the provision of Substance Use

Disorder Treatment services that assist incarcerated individuals with stopping substance use misuse.

4.1.1.2 Improving physical and mental health and social function

The offeror acknowledges that the department is seeking proposals for the provision of Substance Use

Disorder Treatment services that assist incarcerated individuals with Improving physical and mental health and social function.

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4.1.1.3 Reducing risk for recurrence of substance misuse.

The offeror acknowledges that the department is seeking proposals for the provision of Substance Use

Disorder Treatment services that assist incarcerated individuals with reducing risk for recurrence of substance misuse.

4.1.2. The provision of services to meet the needs of incarcerated inmate populations

(all custody levels), including, but not limited to:

4.1.2.1 Bilingual groups

The offeror acknowledges that ADCRR is seeking proposals for the provision of services to meet the needs of incarcerated inmate populations (all custody levels), including bilingual groups.

4.1.2.3 Pregnant women

The offeror acknowledges that ADCRR is seeking proposals for the provision of services to meet the needs of incarcerated inmate populations (all custody levels), including pregnant women.

4.1.2.3 LGBTQIA+

The offeror acknowledges that ADCRR is seeking proposals for the provision of services to meet the needs of incarcerated inmate populations (all custody levels), including LGBTQIA+.

4.1.2.3 Military veterans

The offeror acknowledges that ADCRR is seeking proposals for the provision of services to meet the needs of incarcerated inmate populations (all custody levels), including military veterans.

4.2. ADCRR's need for the solicited services is at all ADCRR facilities (see Exhibit A). ADCRR has its own substance abuse counselors that provide treatment within each prison it operates.

However, several vacancies currently exist throughout the state, and from time to time, ADCRR also has a need for additional services even though it has counselors at each location.

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR's need for the solicited services is at all ADCRR facilities. The offeror acknowledges several vacancies currently exist throughout the state, and from time to time, ADCRR also has a need for additional services even though it has counselors at each location.

4.2.1. Currently, ADCRR has an immediate need at the following facilities due to vacancies:

4.2.1.1. ASPC-Douglas

The offeror is proposing to meet the immediate need at ASPC-Douglas.

4.2.1.2. ASPC-Safford/Ft. Grant Unit

The offeror is proposing to meet the immediate need at ASPC-Safford/Ft. Grant Unit.

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4.2.1.3. ASPC-Safford/Globe Unit

The offeror is proposing to meet the immediate need at ASPC-Safford/Globe Unit.

4.2.1.4. ASPC-Winslow

The offeror is proposing to meet the immediate need at ASPC-Winslow.

4.2.1.5. ASPC-Yuma

The offeror is proposing to meet the immediate need at ASPC-Yuma.

4.2.2. The institutions listed below currently have ADCRR counselors providing treatment services; however additional treatment services can be provided by

Contractor(s) for additional groups where needed.

The offeror acknowledges that ADCRR currently has counselors providing treatment services; however additional treatment services can be provided by Contractor(s) for additional groups where needed.

4.2.2.1. ASPC-Eyman (in Florence)

The offeror acknowledges that ADCRR currently has counselors providing treatment services at ASPC-

Eyman (in Florence); however additional treatment services can be provided by Contractor(s) for additional groups where needed.

4.2.2.2. ASPC-Lewis (in Buckeye)

The offeror acknowledges that ADCRR currently has counselors providing treatment services at ASPC-

Lewis (in Buckeye); however additional treatment services can be provided by Contractor(s) for additional groups where needed.

4.2.2.3. ASPC-Perryville (in Goodyear)

The offeror acknowledges that ADCRR currently has counselors providing treatment services at ASPC-

Perryville (in Goodyear); however additional treatment services can be provided by Contractor(s) for additional groups where needed.

4.2.2.4. ASPC-Phoenix

The offeror acknowledges that ADCRR currently has counselors providing treatment services at ASPC-

Phoenix; however additional treatment services can be provided by Contractor(s) for additional groups where needed.

4.2.2.5. ASPC-Safford

The offeror acknowledges that ADCRR currently has counselors providing treatment services at ASPC-

Safford; however additional treatment services can be provided by Contractor(s) for additional groups where needed.

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4.2.2.6. ASPC-Tucson

The offeror acknowledges that ADCRR currently has counselors providing treatment services at ASPC-

Tucson; however additional treatment services can be provided by Contractor(s) for additional groups where needed.

4.3. Contractor must be able to begin providing treatment services no later than forty-five

(45) days after contract award.

The offeror acknowledges and agrees to begin providing treatment services no later than forty-five (45) days after contract award. The offeror has numerous qualified staff capable of providing the requested services immediately. The intent is to hire new staff specifically to address the needs of the desired service locations. The offeror will begin hiring as soon as award is granted.

4.4. Contractor will be required to provide substance use disorder treatment services to any inmate eligible for the treatment program, as determined by ADCRR.

The offeror acknowledges it will be required to provide substance use disorder treatment services to any inmate eligible for the treatment program, as determined by ADCRR.

4.4.1. Contractor is responsible for accommodations needed for disabilities such as hearing or vision impairments (these could be accommodated through things such as recorded materials, an assister for the participant, or a sign language interpreter.

The offeror acknowledges and agrees to be responsible for accommodations needed for disabilities such as hearing or vision impairments (these could be accommodated through things such as recorded materials, an assister for the participant, or a sign language interpreter.

4.5. In order to align with ADCRR's Substance Use Disorder Treatment program, the selected

Contractor(s) must provide substance use disorder treatment services by utilizing Hazelden's curriculum, "Living in Balance" for male inmates, and "Living in Balance" and "A Women's

Addiction Workbook" by Lisa Najavits for female inmates.

The offeror acknowledges and agrees to provide substance use disorder treatment services by utilizing

Hazelden's curriculum, "Living in Balance" for male inmates, and "Living in Balance" and "A Women's

Addiction Workbook" by Lisa Najavits for female inmates. The offeror’s clinical leadership as well as multiple staff who have previously worked for ADCRR and have extensive experience working with

Hazelden’s curriculum.

4.5.1. ADCRR will provide the following:

4.5.1.1. The facilitator's manual for each treatment provider

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR will provide the facilitator's manual for each treatment provider

4.5.1.2. Books/workbooks required for treatment for each treatment participant

(hardcopy or digital).

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The offeror acknowledges ADCRR will provide books/workbooks required for treatment for each treatment participant (hardcopy or digital).

4.5.1.3. A laptop computer for each counselor that will be available while at the facility.

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR will provide a laptop computer for each counselor that will be available while at the facility.

4.5.1.4. All necessary safety equipment that is required at the facility they are providing treatment at (e.g., stab vest, radio, etc.)

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR will provide all necessary safety equipment that is required at the facility they are providing treatment at (e.g., stab vest, radio, etc.).

4.5.1.5. Physical space accommodations and furniture needed for sessions at prison facility.

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR will provide physical space accommodations and furniture needed for sessions at prison facility.

4.6. Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services:

4.6.1. Treatment services may be operational Monday through Saturday with day and/or evening hours. For pricing purposes, day hours are considered as 6:00 am to 5:00 pm; evening hours are considered as 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. In the event a given session includes time in both day and evening hours, the designation for pricing purposes shall be based on the session start time. Scheduled group meeting times will be coordinated with ADCRR approval. Multiple groups can occur at one or more prison facilities, provided the Contractor has sufficient staff to satisfactorily support each group.

Preference will be given to offerors who can provide services during evening and

Saturday hours.

The offeror acknowledges Treatment services may be operational Monday through Saturday with day and/or evening hours. The offeror acknowledges for pricing purposes, day hours are considered as 6:00 am to 5:00 pm; evening hours are considered as 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The offeror acknowledges in the event a given session includes time in both day and evening hours, the designation for pricing purposes shall be based on the session start time. The offeror acknowledges scheduled group meeting times will be coordinated with ADCRR approval. The offeror acknowledges multiple groups can occur at one or more prison facilities, provided the offeror has sufficient staff to satisfactorily support each group. The offeror acknowledges preference will be given to offerors who can provide services during evening and

Saturday hours.

4.6.2. The selected Offeror(s) must provide at least one of the substance use disorder treatment services shown below, depending on the facility's needs. Historically, ADCRR's needs have been approximately 90% for moderate treatment, and approximately 10% for intensive treatment.

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The offeror will provide at lease one of the substance use disorder treatment services shown below. The offeror is interested in providing moderate treatment services in which is 90% of ADCRRs treatment.

4.6.2.1. Moderate Treatment - designated as a cumulative one hundred (100) hours of treatment for each participating inmate.

The offeror intends to provide Moderate Treatment for ADCRR. The offeror acknowledges Moderate

Treatment is designated as a cumulative one hundred (100) hours of treatment for each participating inmate.

4.6.2.2. Intensive Treatment - designated as a cumulative two hundred (200) hours of treatment for each participating inmate.

The offeror acknowledges Intensive Treatment is designated as a cumulative two hundred (200) hours of treatment for each participating inmate.

4.6.2.3. DUI Education and Treatment Services. These services must meet all requirements of Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) Title 9, Chapter 20, Article

1, DUI Services. Contractor will utilize the Flex Modules by Change Companies, and Living in Balance Curriculum by Hazelden.

The offeror acknowledges that DUI Education and Treatment Services must meet all requirements of

Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) Title 9, Chapter 20, Article 1, DUI Services. The offeror acknowledges that the Flex Modules by Change Companies, and Living in Balance Curriculum by

Hazelden would be utilized for these services.

4.6.3. Treatment shall be delivered in accordance with the following guidelines:

4.6.3.1. Group sessions with minimum two (2) hour duration.

The offeror acknowledges and agrees that treatment shall be delivered in accordance with group sessions with minimum two (2) hour duration.

4.6.3.1.1. Face-to-face in person - minimum of fifteen (15) inmates.

The offeror acknowledges and agrees that treatment shall be delivered in accordance with face-to-face in person - minimum of fifteen (15) inmates.

4.6.3.1.2. Virtual face-to-face - minimum of twelve (12) inmates.

The offeror acknowledges and agrees that treatment shall be delivered in accordance with Virtual face-to-face - minimum of twelve (12) inmates.

4.6.3.2. If ADCRR is unable to fill a group, the group can be started with fewer than the minimum number of inmates if approved by ADCRR's Counseling and

Treatment Service Administrator.

The offeror acknowledges that if ADCRR is unable to fill a group, the group can be started with fewer than the minimum number of inmates if approved by ADCRR's Counseling and Treatment Service

Administrator.

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4.6.4. Offeror shall submit with their proposal a detailed plan of the services they can provide. The plan shall clearly indicate:

4.6.4.1. Prison facility(ies) where services are offered.

4.6.4.2. All offered groups, with a minimum of one group scheduled to meet at least twice a week, and shall be a combination of day and evening groups with the priority being held in the evening.

4.6.4.3. Group type (Moderate, Intensive, or DUI).

4.6.4.4. Also, describe the efforts Contractor shall employ to maintain scheduled treatment sessions on occasions when Contractor's originally scheduled counselor(s) may be unavailable (e.g., due to sick leave, personal leave, resignation, etc.).

The offeror is proposing to provide Moderate Treatment within 45 days of award within the following facility locations:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Week Total

Douglas 16

Day 1 1 2 2 1 1 8

Evening 1 1 2 2 1 1 8

Safford – Ft. Grant 16

Day 1 1 2 2 1 1 8

Evening 1 1 2 2 1 1 8

Safford – Globe 16

Day 1 1 2 2 1 1 8

Evening 1 1 2 2 1 1 8

Winslow 16

Day 1 1 2 2 1 1 8

Evening 1 1 1 1 1 1 8

Yuma 16

Day 1 1 2 2 1 1 8

Evening 1 1 2 2 1 1 8

Total 80

The offeror is proposing to host a minimum of 2 groups of Moderate Treatment per day in these locations. We will be seeking to hire clinicians local to Douglas and Yuma, if successful, we can host 3 groups per day at these two locations.

We are proposing our staff work 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week. This will allow us to meet the needs of both day and evening groups. We will have enough staff to cover the above facilities Monday through

Saturday.

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If the offeror’s originally scheduled counselor is unavailable virtual sessions will be completed if approved by ADCRR. The offeror has the technology to broadcast virtual sessions through KIPU, the offerors Electronic Medical Records system, or if ADCRR prefers an alternative technology the offer will accommodate the preferred systems.

4.6.5. Contractors are responsible for auditing and commenting on inmate responses to workbook assignments at least monthly.

The offeror acknowledges and agrees to be responsible for auditing and commenting on inmate responses to workbook assignments at least monthly.

4.6.6. Treatment Planning and Group Sessions will be carried out under the following guidelines:

4.6.6.1. Contractor will notify ADCRR when it is ready to begin preparations to start a new cohort group.

The offeror acknowledges that it is to notify ADCRR when it is ready to begin preparations to start a new cohort group.

4.6.6.2. ADCRR will provide the Contractor with a screened list of inmates determined eligible for the treatment program.

The offeror acknowledges that ADCRR will provide a screened list of inmates determined eligible for the treatment program.

4.6.6.3. Contractor shall have direct face-to-face communication by meeting in person, or virtually, with the inmates. Initial intake screening should be performed within two (2) weeks from the date of the first direct contact with the inmate, utilizing Contractor's screening tool (which must be in compliance with

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) standards).

The offeror agrees to have direct face-to-face communication by meeting in person, or virtually, with the inmates. The offeror acknowledges initial intake screening should be performed within two (2) weeks from the date of the first direct contact with the inmate. The offeror is proposing to utilize the following URICA and BSCQ screening tools which are in compliance with Arizona Department of Health

Services (ADHS) standards.

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4.6.6.4. Contractor will obtain permission from the Counseling and Treatment

Service Administrator, or designee, no later than two (2) weeks prior to the proposed start date, and advise ADCRR of group enrollment(s).

The offeror acknowledges it will obtain permission from the Counseling and Treatment Service

Administrator, or designee, no later than two (2) weeks prior to the proposed start date, and advise

ADCRR of group enrollment(s).

4.6.6.5. Individualized assessments and treatment plans shall be developed for all participating inmates prior to group sessions starting. Individualized treatment plans for all inmates shall be based on clinical evaluation data.

Contractor shall include the inmate's involvement in identifying, developing, and prioritizing goals, objectives, and interventions. The treatment plan is to be updated whenever appropriate. Include in all individualized treatment plan goals, objectives, and interventions written in terms that are:

The offeror acknowledges and accepts that individualized assessments and treatment plans shall be developed for all participating inmates prior to group sessions starting. The offeror agrees that individualized treatment plans for all inmates shall be based on clinical evaluation data. The offeror will include the inmate's involvement in identifying, developing, and prioritizing goals, objectives, and interventions. The offeror agrees to update the treatment whenever appropriate. Include in all individualized treatment plan goals, objectives, and interventions written in terms that are:

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4.6.6.5.1. Specific, clearly defining what shall be done.

The offeror assures that treatment plan goals, objectives, and interventions written in terms that are specific, clearly defining what shall be done.

4.6.6.5.2. Measurable, including clear criteria for progress and completion.

The offeror assures that treatment plan goals, objectives, and interventions written in terms that are measurable, including clear criteria for progress and completion.

4.6.6.5.3. Attainable, within the individual's ability to achieve.

The offeror assures that treatment plan goals, objectives, and interventions written in terms that are attainable, within the individual's ability to achieve.

4.6.6.5.4. Realistic, the resources are available to the individual.

The offeror assures that treatment plan goals, objectives, and interventions written in terms that are realistic, the resources are available to the individual.

4.6.6.5.5. Timely, something that needs to be completed within a stated period for completion that is reasonable.

The offeror assures that treatment plan goals, objectives, and interventions written in terms that are timely, something that needs to be completed within a stated period for completion that is reasonable.

4.6.6.6. The intake screening and treatment planning session shall be conducted individually and occur concurrently.

The offeror agrees that the intake screening and treatment planning session will be conducted individually and occur concurrently.

4.6.7. Contractor shall maintain a treatment file for each inmate participant. The file shall include, but not be limited to the following documentation:

The offeror agrees to maintain a treatment file for each inmate participant. The file shall include, but not be limited to the documentation below.

4.6.7.1. Intake Assessment/Biopsychosocial

The offeror agrees that each inmate participant will have a treatment file that includes Intake

Assessment/Biopsychosocial. Below is the offerors current bio-psycho-social evaluation/assessment form:

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4.6.7.2. Informed Consent for Treatment

The offeror agrees that each inmate participant will have a treatment file that includes Informed

Consent for Treatment.

4.6.7.3. Program Guidelines

The offeror agrees that each inmate participant will have a treatment file that includes Program

Guidelines.

4.6.7.4. Treatment Plan

The offeror agrees that each inmate participant will have a treatment file that includes Informed

Treatment Plan.

4.6.7.5. Release of Information Consent

The offeror agrees that each inmate participant will have a treatment file that includes Release of

Information Consent. Below is the current Consent for Release of Information the offeror utilizes.

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4.6.7.6. Discharge Summary - shall be completed when inmate completes treatment or leaves the group.

The offeror agrees that each inmate participant will have a treatment file that includes Discharge

Summary which will be completed when inmate completes treatment or leaves the group. Below is the current Discharge Summary the offeror utilizes. This form will be modified to meet the needs of the requested treatment services.

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4.6.7.6.1. The discharge summary shall be reviewed individually with the inmate at least two (2) weeks prior to program completion or inmate leaving the group (if practicable).

The offeror agrees discharge summaries shall be reviewed individually with the inmate at least two (2) weeks prior to program completion or inmate leaving the group (if practicable).

4.6.8. If necessary, group session meetings will be cancelled in accordance with the following guidelines:

4.6.8.1. ADCRR will provide twelve (12) or more hours' advance notice if a group must be cancelled due to operational safety concerns. ADCRR will notify

Contractor's representative via phone and email whenever such an instance may occur.

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR will provide twelve (12) or more hours' advance notice if a group must be cancelled due to operational safety concerns. The offeror acknowledges ADCRR will notify

Contractor's representative via phone and email whenever such an instance may occur.

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4.6.8.1.1. If ADCRR notifies Contractor via email with twelve (12) or more hours' advance notice, Contractor shall not invoice or be paid for the cancelled group session.

If ADCRR notifies the offeror via email with twelve (12) or more hours' advance notice, The offeror agrees it shall not invoice or be paid for the cancelled group session.

4.6.8.1.2. If the cancellation does not occur within the twelve (12) hour time frame, Contractor may, but is not required to, invoice ADCRR for the cancelled group session.

The offeror agrees that if the cancellation does not occur within the twelve (12) hour time frame, the offeror may, but is not required to, invoice ADCRR for the cancelled group session.

5. Investigations

5.1. ADCRR shall have the right to conduct any investigation it deems necessary if any concerns arise, including, but not limited to, the following:

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR has the right to conduct any investigation it deems necessary if any concerns arise.

5.1.1. Improper relationships between Contractor staff and ADCRR inmates.

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR has the right to conduct any investigation it deems necessary if any concerns arise, including, but not limited to improper relationships between Contractor staff and ADCRR inmates.

5.1.2. The introduction of contraband to the facility whether by Contractor staff or others.

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR has the right to conduct any investigation it deems necessary if any concerns arise, including, but not limited to the introduction of contraband to the facility whether by

Contractor staff or others.

5.1.3. Contractor staff arrests, to include staff arrests involving criminal activity with

ADCRR inmates.

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR has the right to conduct any investigation it deems necessary if any concerns arise, including, but not limited to Contractor staff arrests, to include staff arrests involving criminal activity with ADCRR inmates.

6. Contract Monitoring

6.1. ADCRR shall monitor Contractor's performance to ensure compliance with all Contract provisions and applicable Department Written Instructions, applicable Statutes, and

Administrative Rules. ADCRR's Contract monitor may audit inmate files and do group observations at ADCRR's discretion.

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The offeror acknowledges ADCRR shall monitor the contractor's performance to ensure compliance with all Contract provisions and applicable Department Written Instructions, applicable Statutes, and

Administrative Rules. The offeror acknowledges ADCRR's Contract monitor may audit inmate files and do group observations at ADCRR's discretion.

7. Contractor Qualifications and Other Requirements

7.1. Contractor must be properly licensed by ADHS to provide substance abuse and DUI treatment counseling. A copy of the license must be submitted with Offeror's proposal response.

The offeror acknowledges it must be properly licensed by ADHS to provide substance abuse and DUI treatment counseling.

The offeror’s is licensed by ADHS as an OTC medical outpatient organization. As this is a proposal to provide Moderate Treatment, under the appropriate clinical supervision, the offeror as an agency, is appropriately licensed to provide the proposed treatment services.

Below the offeror has included current agency health license from ADHS.

Upon request by ADCRR, the offeror will disclose clinical professional’s independent licensure.

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7.1.1. Contractor shall remain licensed for the term of the contract and shall provide a copy of the renewal, if required, or license that reflects its current status upon ADCRR's request.

The offeror acknowledges and agrees to remain licensed for the term of the contract and shall provide a copy of the renewal, if required, or license that reflects its current status upon ADCRR's request.

7.2. Contractor shall comply with all Department Written Instructions, and applicable State

Administrative Rules, State Statutes, and Federal laws.

The offeror acknowledges and agrees to comply with all Department Written Instructions, and applicable State Administrative Rules, State Statutes, and Federal laws.

7.3. If there is a change or a new ADCRR written instruction or State Administrative Rules is issued that impacts the signed contract, an amendment may be issued identifying the change as determined by the Procurement Service Unit.

The offeror acknowledges if there is a change or if a new ADCRR written instruction or State

Administrative Rules is issued that impacts the signed contract, an amendment may be issued identifying the change as determined by the Procurement Service Unit.

7.4.Contractor's clinical supervisor for any resultant contract shall be licensed by the Arizona

Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as an independently licensed counselor. A copy of

Offeror's clinical supervisor's current license should be submitted with Offeror's proposal response.

The offeror acknowledges and agrees that it’s clinical supervisor for any resultant contract shall be licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as an independently licensed counselor.

Below is a copy of the Offeror's clinical supervisor's current license.

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7.5. Contractor should demonstrate in their proposal that they have at least two (2) years of experience providing substance use disorder treatment program services to incarcerated individuals.

The offeror has developed and maintained a therapeutic community through its relationships with a network of workforce development community partners, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System

(AHCCCS) health plans, AHCCCS Office of Member and Family Affairs, AHCCCS Targeted Initiatives

Program, ADCRR Community Corrections and ADCRR institutional staff, and primary care and behavioral health providers that have all together enhanced the evidenced-based curriculum and safe supported housing environment that meets the needs of ADCRR’s goals and objectives upon release.

The offeror currently provides a continuum of services that are evidenced-based, trauma informed and gender specific. The offeror provides extensive case management services to assist with reentry needs including identification, education, pre-job skills, open or pending criminal charges, housing, and continued treatment services after completion of the program. The offeror delivers substance abuse treatment through the intensive outpatient group sessions in a psycho-educational setting through evidenced-based curriculum with topics spanning from trauma to substance abuse and relapse prevention. The offeror currently provides anger management/emotional regulation counseling, mental health counseling, cognitive skills/communication, certified peer navigators/mentors and community-based opportunities that address social determinants of health.

As an expert in post-release treatment, we are eager to provide the requested services in hopes to provide a more complete continuum of care to this population. With the opportunity to touch the hearts of these individuals while still inside prison, their greater probability of success would enhance our communities as well as our agencies efficacy.

The offeror, since it’s conception in 2020, has exclusively worked with adult male and female justice contacted populations. Out of the thousands of individuals that the offeror has treated for substance use disorder, the majority of them have been referred directly from ADCRR state prisons. Since there has been significant communications with Correction’s Officers on every state prison in Arizona, private and public, we are aware that most COIIIs and COIVs are aware of the offeror’s mission efforts and programs. We an provide a contact list of over 350 COIIIs and COIVs to demonstrate our experience of working with this exclusive population.

The offeror is continuously compiling research resources and data gathered from working with ADCRR’s population. And by this time next year we will be able to conclude our first 3-year recidivism review of releases. We have consolidated this rolling data as compared to other contracted programs data and found that our metrics are far outperforming the current status-quo.

Of the 2021 referrals to New Freedom, only 13.1% have returned to ADCRR (sum of violations plus new charges) since having been discharged from the program. Based on the most recent data provided in the

FY22 Transition Report, this is 67% less than the recidivism rate of individuals who did not meet the eligibility criteria of the transition program (40.2%), and it is 62% less than individuals that did go through the Transition Program (34.4%).

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Although we believe our innovative approach to caring for this population is noteworthy, it’s more compelling that these results were achieved from inmates with charges of all types. Roughly half of our offender population, who’re included within these results, did meet transition program eligibility criteria and would have, by the Department’s own classification, made them a higher risk of recidivating; yet the data shows that New Freedom is raising the bar.

FY 2019

Releases to Transition Program

FY 2019

NOT released to Transition

Program

FY 2021

New Freedom

Intakes

Total New Freedom Intakes Since Oct. 1, 2020

Total number of referrals 1,868 8,022 1,144 2,747

Technical Violations 509 27.2% 2,246 28% 136 11.9% 285 10.4%

New Felony Convictions 133 7.1% 977 12.2% 14 1.2% 35 1.3%

Total returned to ADCRR 642 34.4% 3,792 40.2% 150 13.1% 320 11.6%

It should be noted that, as we present these reincarceration rates we acknowledge that recidivism typically uses a 3-year review process, we are not intending to mis-represent. That being said, studies show that risk of recidivating is highest within the first 6 months of release and still high within the first year compared to the following years 2 and 3. As we approach our 3rd year, we look forward to reporting ground-breaking recidivism results. We look forward to working with the Department to further expand care in support of the offenders, taxpayers, and the safety of our communities.

The purpose of presenting this data is to demonstrate at least two (2) years of experience providing substance use disorder treatment program services to incarcerated individuals.

7.6. Contractor shall comply with ADCRR's stipulated security requirements (see Exhibit B) whenever its staff is at an ADCRR facility.

The offeror acknowledges and agrees to comply with ADCRR's stipulated security requirements (see

Exhibit B) whenever its staff is at an ADCRR facility.

7.7. In its proposal response, Offeror shall identify its current treatment services staff and indicate which staff members will support this program if a contract is awarded, as well as a completed Summation of Clinical Experience and Education form (see Exhibit D).

To best meet the needs of this solicitation the offeror would like to hire staff specifically to address the service location demands. We will hire staff local to the service locations as well as identify those from our current operation willing to make the commute from Maricopa County.

As soon as awarded, the offeror will seek to hire these staff. However, being that an award has not been given yet, the type of staff desired for this proposal do not exist in our company yet.

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8. Staffing

8.1. Each of Contractor's staff members providing treatment services must meet ADHS requirements.

The offeror acknowledges and agrees each of it’s staff members providing treatment services must meet

ADHS requirements.

8.2. Drug Testing Program: Contractor shall implement a drug and alcohol testing program for applicants and employees, at no additional cost to the ADCRR. The program shall meet the requirements of Department Order 522, Drug-Free Workplace.

The offeror acknowledges and agrees to the Department Order 522, Drug-Free Workplace. The offeror currently runs a drug and alcohol testing program for applicants and employees. This service is provided with a 3rd party lab company for every New Freedom new hire. The offeror utilizes this lab service to maintain a drug-free workplace throughout staff’s employment. The offeror will continue to provide this service at no additional cost to ADCRR.

8.3. Staff Recruitment and Hiring Practices: All solicitations or advertisements for employees shall state that unless there is a bona fide occupational qualification, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (except as provided by law), or disability.

The offeror agrees all solicitations or advertisements for employees shall state that unless there is a bona fide occupational qualification, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (except as provided by law), or disability.

8.4. ADCRR shall conduct NCIC/ACIC computerized criminal history checks for all potential staff who will be performing work within an ADCRR facility.

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR shall conduct NCIC/ACIC computerized criminal history checks for all potential staff who will be performing work within an ADCRR facility.

8.4.1. Contractor shall ensure potential staff complete the ADCRR forms necessary for background checks (fingerprint and background questionnaire), and, if applicable, a consent to search form in accordance with Department Order 708, Searches. These forms will be provided by ADCRR.

The offeror will ensure potential staff complete the ADCRR forms necessary for background checks

(fingerprint and background questionnaire), and, if applicable, a consent to search form in accordance with Department Order 708, Searches.

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8.4.2. ADCRR will process fingerprint cards for Contractor's potential staff at the

Department's expense.

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR will process fingerprint cards for Contractor's potential staff at the

Department's expense.

8.4.3. The ADCRR Contract Monitor shall provide the Contractor with approval or disapproval of each name submitted based on NCIC/ACIC results. Contractor should allow for approximately 2-4 weeks for results after all documents have been submitted.

Approval must be granted prior to the staff member being allowed to enter a prison facility or conduct any sessions for inmates.

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR Contract Monitor shall provide the Contractor with approval or disapproval of each name submitted based on NCIC/ACIC results. The offeror will allow for approximately 2-4 weeks for results after all documents have been submitted. Approval must be granted prior to the staff member being allowed to enter a prison facility or conduct any sessions for inmates.

8.5. Contractor is responsible for all costs related to licensure by ADHS to provide individual and group substance abuse treatment counseling.

The offeror agrees to be responsible for all costs related to licensure by ADHS to provide individual and group substance abuse treatment counseling.

8.6. Required Staff Meetings with ADCRR Representatives: ADCRR may require Contractor's staff to attend meetings for the purpose of coordination of services.

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR may require Contractor's staff to attend meetings for the purpose of coordination of services.

9. Pricing/Invoicing

9.1. Offeror shall enter its group session pricing into the appropriate line item in APP for each facility and time frame it wishes to provide services.

The offeror has entered its group session pricing into the appropriate line item in APP for each facility and time frame it wishes to provide services.

9.2. Offeror's proposed fees must be all inclusive and represent ADCRR's total cost for all services and shall include applicable State and local taxes, all required insurance, treatment and program-related costs, overhead costs, and profit.

The offeror's proposed fees are all inclusive and represent ADCRR's total cost for all services and include applicable State and local taxes, all required insurance, treatment and program-related costs, overhead costs, and profit.

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9.2.1. ADCRR shall not reimburse Contractor for any other expenses and shall only pay for services rendered based on group sessions conducted, verified by signed rosters or sign-in sheets confirming participant attendance.

The offeror acknowledges ADCRR shall not reimburse Contractor for any other expenses and shall only pay for services…