Drug Court Coordinator

Portage County, Wisconsin is seeking a qualified service provider to supply a full-time Drug Court Coordinator and part-time Drug Court Technician to support its Adult Drug Treatment Court program through Request for Proposal #2021-20. The procurement aims to provide staffing for an evidence-based, post-conviction treatment and supervision model targeting high-risk, high-need adult offenders with substance abuse disorders. Key deliverables include implementing programming that promotes stability, sobriety, and community safety, with specific objectives to restore offenders to crime-free lives, reduce criminal justice system costs, and minimize incarceration for non-violent offenders. Mandatory proposer qualifications include a minimum of five years providing services to the criminal justice system and two years providing treatment court services. The evaluation process will score proposals across four categories: Organization Capabilities (450 points), Staff Qualifications (100 points), Proposer Solutions (350 points), and Cost Proposal (100 points). Critical procurement dates include written questions due by June 29, 2021, proposal submissions due by July 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., an intent to award notification expected on August 3, 2021, and a contract award anticipated on September 1, 2021, with an estimated contract start date of January 1, 2022.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be effective for one year and may be renewed by mutual agreement for up to four additional one-year periods. Portage County will provide necessary infrastructure support, including office space, meeting space, computer and phone technology, and basic office supplies. The estimated annual funding available for this contract is approximately $80,000, with cost proposals required for both the Drug Court Coordinator (2,080 hours) and Drug Court Technician (1,040 hours) positions. Proposers must submit one original and three identical copies of all materials, with cost proposals submitted in a separate sealed envelope. The procurement is funded through a Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Justice, and all proposals must comply with standard terms and conditions, Wisconsin statutory requirements, and non-discrimination provisions. Top-scoring proposers may be required to participate in interviews, presentations, or site visits as part of the selection process.