Problem Solving Court Substance Abuse Treatment and Case Management

Orange County, Florida is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Problem Solving Court Substance Abuse Treatment and Case Management services through a Request for Proposals (RFP #Y25-1063-KC). The county aims to secure an outpatient substance abuse treatment provider capable of delivering comprehensive services to criminal justice-involved individuals, including individual and group therapy, case management, and drug testing. The program targets an estimated monthly average of 100 participants across various treatment phases, with specific performance requirements including 80% of referrals receiving case manager contact within two business days, an 85% program graduation rate, and 85% of graduates avoiding new convictions within 12 months post-discharge. Respondents must possess a Florida Department of Children and Families license for outpatient treatment services and demonstrate at least three years of experience working with criminal justice populations. The proposal will be evaluated across five key criteria: Qualifications of Staff (20 points), Qualifications of Firm (20 points), Technical Approach (25 points), Location (10 points), and Fee Proposal (25 points). All electronic proposals must be submitted through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 PM EST on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, with questions due by 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

The RFP includes potential bonus opportunities for hiring dislocated workers and utilizing Service-Disabled Veteran subcontractors. Staffing requirements mandate a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor as Clinical Supervisor, licensed counselors or registered clinical interns as Substance Abuse Counselors (with at least one bilingual in English/Spanish), and Case Managers with bachelor's degrees and three years of relevant experience. Insurance requirements are substantial, including $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, $500,000 Business Automobile Liability, and $1,000,000 Professional Liability coverage. The contract will be a five-year term with unit-of-service pricing for individual counseling, group counseling, case management, and drug testing. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements and performance expectations suggest a significant municipal investment in addressing substance abuse within the criminal justice system. The program includes a participant fee structure with a total payment of $900, potentially offsetting some program costs, and emphasizes evidence-based treatment approaches and comprehensive support services.