Forensic Psychologist Qualified Suppliers List

Rockland County is seeking to establish a Qualified Suppliers List for forensic mental health professionals through a Request for Proposal (RFP-RC-2025-020A) issued by the Department of General Services - Purchasing Division. The procurement aims to contract with licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, and clinical social workers to provide specialized forensic evaluations for the Rockland County Department of Mental Health. Required services include NYS Criminal Procedure Law 730 evaluations to determine defendants' capacity to understand court proceedings, Family Court child custody and visitation evaluations, and potential risk assessments for juveniles or adults. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation including curriculum vitae, references, methodological approaches, and testing instruments. The evaluation process will weight proposals across multiple criteria: 200 points for technical content, 200 points for current qualifications, 150 points for staff expertise, 150 points for past performance references, and 300 points for cost. The contract will be for one year with four potential one-year renewal options, with proposals due by October 23, 2025.

The county encourages submissions from certified Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), providing potential preferential consideration for these vendor categories. Proposers must complete an extensive Statement of Disclosures, which includes requirements for non-collusion affidavits, political contribution disclosures, and comprehensive compliance certifications covering business practices, ethical standards, and potential conflicts of interest. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates that providers will be compensated through fixed pricing or hourly rates, with CPL 730 evaluations ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 per report and Family Court evaluations at approximately $350 per hour. The contract allows for multiple providers to be selected, though placement on the qualified suppliers list does not guarantee service utilization. Providers must also demonstrate compliance with federal procurement guidelines, including provisions related to equal employment opportunity, labor standards, and environmental regulations.