CI_Contract_appvl.pdf

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This document is a Competition Impracticable Procurement Authorization form from the Arizona State Procurement Office, specifically for the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections. The procurement request is being made by David Brackney, Procurement Manager, with the supplier being Abel Screening, Inc.

The contract is for a Validated Risk Assessment Tool designed to screen for psychosexual tendencies toward children and teens, specifically the Diana Screen®. The procurement is for a five-year term with an estimated cost of $145,000. The tool is intended to help ADJC protect youth in its care from sexual harassment, abuse, and assault by screening potential employees or volunteers. The current pricing is $29.00 per screen, which was determined to be fair and reasonable after reviewing the existing contract and performing market research. An internet search revealed no comparable screening tool, and the Diana Screen® is noted as a highly regarded protection measure used by organizations serving children for over a decade.

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Page 1 of 4 SPO Form 101 - Competition Impracticable Procurement Authorization (Rev 10.17.23)

Procurement Determination:

Competition Impracticable Authorization A.A.C. R2-7-E303

SECTIONS I THROUGH III MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE REQUESTOR

USE ADDITIONAL PAGE AS NECESSARY

SECTION I - State Governmental Unit Request

SECTION II - Background

1. State Governmental Unit

2. Requestor 3. Email

4. Title 5. Telephone

6. Service(s)/Material(s)

7. Supplier

8. Contract ID

9. CI Type

10. Requesting Term 11. Estimated Cost for psychosexual tendencies toward children and teens

Department of Juvenile Corrections

David Brackney

Procurement Manager dbrackney@azdjc.gov

602-542-3039

5 Years $145,000

- Authorization Request for a new CI

Page 2 of 4 SPO Form 101 - Competition Impracticable Procurement Authorization (Rev 10.17.23)

SECTION III - Justification

12. Rationale

13. Provide details of the procurement need, reason for the competition impracticable, and how the proposed procurement is advantageous to the State

- Compliance with A.R.S. §§ 41-2533, 41-2534, 41-2538, or 41-2578 is impracticable

Page 3 of 4 SPO Form 101 - Competition Impracticable Procurement Authorization (Rev 10.17.23)

14. Describe the procurement process, strategy to promote competition, and determination that the price is fair and reasonable

15. I have conducted research and determined that no mandatory state contract is available for the service(s)/material(s)

16. If needed, I have attached additional documents/clarifications/explanations to the request

17. Signature 18. Date of Request

In accordance with the Procurement Rules, the Arizona Uniform Terms and Conditions must be made a part of all Contracts. If you will be required to sign a software licensing agreement or sign any other agreement containing terms and conditions, these will need additional review to ensure that the terms and conditions do not invalidate the Arizona Uniform Terms and Conditions. Approval of this request does not allow for agencies to exceed their dollar acquisition amount of delegated authority.

10/29/25

Page 4 of 4 SPO Form 101 - Competition Impracticable Procurement Authorization (Rev 10.17.23)

TO BE COMPLETED BY PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

SECTION IV - Approval

19. Determination

20. Approved Expiration Date

21. Comments, conditions, or restrictions (as applicable)

22. Print Name 23. Title

24. Signature 25. Date of Approval

STATE GOVERNMENTAL UNIT NOTICE: This is an official written determination in response to a procurement authorization request.

A copy of the form shall be maintained by the State Governmental Unit and the State Procurement Office.

Upon completion, Requestor shall forward the signed form to the Contract Owner.

Contract Owner shall upload the signed approval version of this form in the eProcurement system.

If anticipated expenditure is above State Governmental Unit's delegation, forward document to SPOCompliance@azdoa.gov.

David Steuber (Oct 31, 2025 11:06:32 PDT)

Five years from award date

David Steuber State Procurement Administrator

- Request Authorized Pursuant to R2-7-E303

Oct 31, 2025 https://na1.documents.adobe.com/verifier?tx=CBJCHBCAABAA_fo-bpyqtrIcNLHESJ-SVYN6rr22atuY

Page 5 of 4 SPO Form 101 - Competition Impracticable Procurement Authorization (Rev 10.17.23)

26. Use section as necessary (or attach additional information and check box 16)

SPO Form 101 CI - Abel Screening (2)
DRAFT SPO Form 101 CI & SW 10.13.2023 - Google Sheets.pdf

SPO Form 101 CI & SW 10.17.23 (2)

Text6: Validated Risk Assessment Tool
Text7: Abel Screening, Inc.
Text8: New CI contract No.: TBD

Old contract: CTR052794 - Validated Risk Assessment Tool (expiring 11/25/25)

Text11: ADJC has a need to protect the youth in its care from sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. The use of a computerized tool to filter out potential employees or volunteers who may pose a risk of sexual boundary violations with children is an important component in providing that protection. Abel Screening Inc.'s Diana Screen® was designed, and has been scientifically tested, for this purpose. It is a complementary tool to a criminal background check that screens for individuals who may not have a criminal record but still present a risk to our youth. The Diana Screen® is a highly regarded protection measure that has been in use across the U.S. by a wide variety of organizations serving children for well over 10 years. It is only available through Abel Screening, Inc., whose founder and president, Dr. Gene Abel, designed and developed it. An internet search for a similar screening tool for these purposes was unsuccessful.
Text12: Reviewed files for contract CTR052794 - Validated Risk Assessment Tool, which was awarded as a result of solicitation BPM002934, with only one offer received. Performed an internet search for a comparable screening tool and found none. Pricing has remained relatively stable over the past several years, and current pricing ($29.00 per screen), which is based on estimated usage, is fair and reasonable, especially given the protection it offers versus the potential cost of a violation.
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