Psychological Evaluations for Utah 5th District Juvenile Court

The Utah 5th District Juvenile Court is seeking a qualified vendor to provide psychological evaluations for youth aged 12-18 in Beaver, Iron, and Washington Counties through a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered AOC19019. The primary objective of this procurement is to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for youth with complex backgrounds, including those with developmental delays, abuse histories, substance abuse issues, and mental health diagnoses. These evaluations will assist judges in determining appropriate placement or treatment for youth who may exhibit moderate to high-risk behaviors and have multiple pending delinquency matters. The contract will be effective through June 30, 2021, with potential for two years of renewal options. Vendors must submit all questions and responses through the Sciquest/Jaggaer web platform, with the proposal due date set for February 7, 2019. The evaluations will cover mental health and social services assessments, with youth potentially residing with parents/guardians or being detained during the assessment process.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While the document does not mention incumbent vendors or existing contractors, it requires vendors to have specialized capabilities in conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations for youth in the juvenile justice system. The solicitation covers commodity codes related to mental health services, healthcare administration, and social services, suggesting a need for providers with specific expertise in adolescent psychological assessment. Although a specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documentation, the contract's scope implies a need for multiple psychological evaluations across three counties. The contract's duration of approximately two and a half years, with potential renewals, indicates a substantial ongoing service requirement for the 5th District Juvenile Court's psychological evaluation needs.