Description
Washington County, MN is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Juvenile Rule 20 mental‑health evaluation services for minors involved in the juvenile justice system. The contract is a five‑year, fixed‑price agreement that will be competitively rebid at least every five years. Services include in‑person or tele‑health clinical interviews, psychological testing and interpretation, comprehensive record review, written reports compliant with state juvenile procedure rules, and court testimony. Contractors must employ licensed psychologists or physicians, travel within the county as needed, deliver reports within 60 days, and meet stringent insurance, data‑privacy, and CJIS security requirements. Proposals are due October 1 2026; award expected November 1 2026; contract execution January 1 2027.
• Scope: Clinical interview, testing, report, testimony for juvenile Rule 20 evaluations
• Contract length: 5 years (2027‑2031)
• Required licensure: Minnesota‑licensed psychologist or physician
• Delivery: On‑site or tele‑health; reports within 60 days
• Mandatory compliance: CJIS, HIPAA, insurance (≥ $2 M professional liability)
• Submission: 5‑page technical proposal + separate fee schedule, emailed to Rebecca Conroy
• Evaluation criteria: Understanding (30 %), Qualifications (30 %), Cost (20 %), References (20 %)