Two (2) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselorâ? ?s to perform work inside the Clackamas County Jail

Clackamas County is soliciting proposals for two Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC) to work inside the Clackamas County Jail through Request for Proposals #2025-78. The procurement seeks professional counselors to provide services within the Transition Center's reintegration program, with specific responsibilities including facilitating evidence-based group sessions for Adults in Custody (AICs) and conducting American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) assessments. Selected counselors will work Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm, conducting three and a half hours of daily group facilitation and documentation, with each counselor assigned to either the men's or women's treatment program. The proposal evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale, with 30 points allocated to background and qualifications, 45 points for scope of work, and 25 points for fees. The contract term will run from the effective date through August 31, 2027, with an option to renew for two additional years. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on November 20, 2025, and will be evaluated on a time and material basis with a not-to-exceed fee structure.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide their own computer, monitor, and printer, while Clackamas County will supply materials and office equipment. The counselors will be expected to work independently without other staff present, following specific curriculum and best practices. Proposers are required to submit detailed references and complete a proposal certification. While the exact budget range is not specified, the procurement is structured as a time and material contract with a not-to-exceed fee structure. The selected counselors will be responsible for working within the jail's treatment program environment, requiring professional certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and the ability to effectively manage group sessions and conduct individual assessments in a correctional setting.