Pre-Proposal_Recording_Link_1_26_26.docx

This document is a pre-proposal meeting recording link for the Santa Fe Municipal Court's FY26-RFP-040 solicitation for Clinical Assessment Services for its DUI/Drug Court Program. The Santa Fe Municipal Court is seeking qualified and licensed mental health professionals to conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for DUI offenders, including performing clinical assessments using evidence-based tools such as the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI), developing individualized treatment plans, and providing diagnostic statements to the sentencing court and DUI/Drug Court team. Qualified assessors must hold licensure as Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, or Licensed Psychologists with a minimum of three years of experience in substance use disorder assessments. The pre-proposal meeting was held on January 26, 2026, via Microsoft Teams. The written questions deadline is January 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with proposal submissions due February 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Interviews are scheduled for February 20, 2026, and the anticipated contract award date is April 9, 2026. The contract procurement is designated as a Single Award with no specific term length or renewal options explicitly stated, though service providers will be expected to conduct follow-up assessments at minimum every six months.

The proposal evaluation will use a best-value approach with scoring 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. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov platform. All assessments and documentation must comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations. The document does not specify a budget range, award value, or identify any specific incumbent vendors. Service providers will work closely with the DUI/Drug Court team using a team management approach to patient treatment planning and must maintain comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments covering substance use history, mental health status, medical history, family relationships, employment background, and legal history.