Pre-Proposal_Recording_Link_1_26_26.docx

This document is a pre-proposal meeting recording link for a Request for Proposals issued by Santa Fe Municipal Court in New Mexico for Clinical Assessment Services for its DUI/Drug Court Program. The procurement seeks qualified and licensed mental health professionals to conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for DUI offenders using evidence-based assessment tools such as the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI). Service providers must develop individualized treatment plans and provide diagnostic statements to the sentencing court and DUI/Drug Court team. A pre-proposal meeting was held on January 26, 2026, with a written questions deadline of January 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Proposals are due February 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with interviews scheduled for February 20, 2026, and contract award anticipated on April 9, 2026. The contract is designated as a Single Award procurement with no specific term length or renewal options explicitly stated in the available documentation.

Qualified assessors must be licensed mental health professionals (Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist) with a minimum of three years of experience in substance use disorder assessments. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Scope/Level of Expertise Plan (35%), Value Added Plan (10%), Cost Proposal (30%), Interview (25%), and Local Preference (3–6%). Local preference points are available for businesses certified as Resident Businesses within Santa Fe municipal limits, with additional points for those utilizing local subcontractors. No specific budget range, award value, or incumbent vendor information is provided. All assessments must comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations. Service providers must submit proposals electronically through the OpenGov platform and are expected to maintain comprehensive documentation, conduct follow-up assessments at minimum every six months, and develop biopsychosocial assessments covering substance use history, mental health status, medical history, family relationships, employment background, and legal history.