Deschutes Domestic Relations Mediation Services

The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) is seeking qualified mediators to provide domestic relations mediation services for the Deschutes County Circuit Court through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on June 11, 2024. The procurement aims to establish a pool of mediators who will handle child custody and parenting time disputes, with services including orientation sessions, domestic violence and conflict screenings, mediation facilitation, outcome documentation, and program evaluation cooperation. Eligible proposers must meet specific qualifications, including appropriate education, training, and experience in mediation, and must comply with Oregon Revised Statutes, Uniform Trial Court Rules, and Supplementary Local Rules. Potential contractors will be expected to provide comprehensive mediation services, potentially including both custody/parenting and financial mediation issues. The proposal submissions are due by 3:00 PM on July 15, 2024, and must include detailed information about the proposer's business, qualifications, experience, staffing, and professional references. Selected mediators will be compensated at a rate of $100 per hour, with a maximum of eight hours per case referred.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, nor does it mention specific requirements for small businesses or minority-owned firms. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The procurement does not require integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems. The contract term will extend from the date of execution through December 31, 2029, with OJD retaining the option to renew for two additional three-year terms. While a total award value is not explicitly stated, the compensation structure provides $100 per hour up to eight hours per case, suggesting potential variability in total contract value depending on the number of cases referred. The OJD will select multiple mediators to create a pool from which the Deschutes County Circuit Court can draw when mediation services are needed, indicating that multiple contractors may be awarded contracts under this solicitation.