Notice of Sole Source- The Fathers Heart

Clackamas County is proceeding with a sole source procurement for a two-year pilot deflection program to be implemented by The Fathers Heart, a community-based organization specializing in behavioral health navigation services. The program aims to create collaborative pathways for individuals with substance use disorders or behavioral health challenges, focusing on treatment, recovery support, housing, and case management. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with LCRB C-047-0275 and will involve partnerships between law enforcement agencies and behavioral health entities to support individuals with complex health and social service needs. Key deliverables include program navigation services, coordination with specialty courts, and developing a comprehensive approach to addressing behavioral health challenges. The procurement timeline indicates a notice date of April 29, 2025, with a protest deadline of May 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Interested parties can direct questions to Ryan Rice, the Procurement Contract Analyst, via email at rrice@clackamas.us. The procurement seeks an organization with demonstrated experience in specialty court housing programs and collaborative coordination with courts and peer support networks.

The sole source procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of organizational set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. The Fathers Heart has been selected as the sole contractor based on their specialized expertise in behavioral health navigation and court-related programming. The contract has a clearly defined budget of $360,000.00 annually for a two-year term, totaling $720,000.00 for the entire pilot program duration. No incumbent vendors are mentioned beyond The Fathers Heart, and the program appears to be establishing a new approach to behavioral health intervention and support. The procurement does not specify detailed integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology, suggesting the program may be developing new collaborative frameworks. The sole source nature of the procurement indicates a targeted approach to addressing specific community behavioral health needs, with the county seeking to assess the optimal program structure for potential future formal solicitations.