RFP# JCSO-02
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT (RSAT) FOR STATE PRISONERS PROGRAM
Request for Proposals (RFP) Release:
Response to RFP (Proposals) Due:
Contents:
1. Purpose of This Request
2. Scope of work
3. Guidelines submitting Statement of Proposal
4. Evaluation and Selection
5. Anticipated Budget and Schedule
6. Legal Requirements
7. Contract Type
8. Attachments
August 4, 2026
September 8, 2026
1. Purpose of this Request
1.1. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking interested and qualified organizations to
operate the RSAT program at the Jefferson County Jail. Located at 81 Elkins Rd, Port
Hadlock, WA 98339
1.2. To provide residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment to incarcerated
individuals and prepare participants for successful community reintegration through
aftercare and wrap around services.
This Contract supports RCW 71.24.599: Opioid use disorder—City and county jails—
Funding. (wa.gov).
1.3. The Jefferson County Jail has contracted with the Healthcare Authority (HCA) to
develop and implement the RSAT program. Jefferson County Jail contracts out for RSAT
program services to a local organization for program and reporting services as required
in the HCA scope of work for RSAT program services. The current professional services
contract for the RSAT program services expires on September 30, 2026
1.4. The successful proposal shall be for a minimum of one year and a maximum of five
years. The contract shall have an option for Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to extend it
at the end of each year for up to one additional year on or before 60 days before the end
of each annual period.
2. Scope of work
2.1. The Scope of work for the RSAT programs is provided in section 8 Attachment 1-B. The
successful proposal shall meet all terms of the HCA Scope of work, and Standards of
Care, Attachment 1-B
3. Guidelines for Submitting Proposals
3.1. Communications with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Questions and Requests for Clarification regarding this RFP must be directed in writing,
via email to David Fortino Chief of Corrections at:
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
81 Elkins Rd
Port Hadlock WA, 98339
Phone 360-344-9743
Email: dfortino@co.jefferson.wa.us
The deadline for submitting such questions or clarifications is August 31, 2026
Response to questions or clarifications regarding the RFP will be addressed via email by
September 1, 2026
3.2. Instructions for Respondents and Proposal Content
A. All proposals shall contain a cover sheet as shown in section 8 Attachment 1-A
B. All proposals shall be in an 8 1/2 by 11-inch format and no more than 25 pages in length
including all elements of this RFP
C. Provide an introductory cover letter
D. Identify the applicant’s project manager and all the applicant’s team members, including
all proposed subcontractors.
E. Describe the proposed approach to and understanding of the project. Include a brief
explanation of how the applicant’s team will be organized.
F. Provide the relevant background and experience of the firm. Describe the relevant
experience of the applicant’s team members who will be performing the work.
G. Provide résumés for each of the applicant’s key team members.
H. Provide project descriptions of previously completed projects that are relevant.
I. Provide a minimum of three and a maximum of eight references along with the
applicant’s client contact information for similar projects, preferably completed within
the last five years.
J. Quality control, project management and product delivery: Keeping a project on track
and delivering a quality product are important elements to ensure a successful outcome.
Describe measures that the applicant’s team will use to account for these elements.
Describe how these elements have been utilized on similar projects in the past. Indicate
ability to meet the schedule described under Section 5.
K. Complete the Staffing Plan and Pricing under Attachment 1-D
L. Include evidence that the firm maintains the following minimum insurance with
companies or through sources approved by the State Insurance Commissioner pursuant to
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Title 48:
a. Worker’s compensation and employer’s liability insurance as required by the
State.
b. General commercial liability insurance in an amount not less than a single limit of
one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for bodily injury, including death and
property damage per occurrence, and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the
aggregate for each policy period.
c. Professional liability insurance shall be the amount payable under agreement or
one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), whichever is greater, unless modified by the
County. In no case shall the consultant’s professional liability to third parties be
limited in any way.
3.3. Delivery of Proposals
To be considered, all proposals shall be submitted by email, delivered in person, or
received by regular mail no later than 4:00pm September 8, 2026 to:
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Attention: David Fortino
81 Elkins Rd
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
Email: dfortino@co.jefferson.wa.us
4. Evaluation and Selection
4.1. Evaluation Process and Criteria
A. The proposals shall be evaluated by a selection committee of Jefferson County staff.
B. The proposals shall be rated according to the following criteria for a maximum of
100 points:
a. Responsiveness of the RFP (maximum of 20 points).
b. The applicant’s ability and history of successfully completing contracts of
this type, meeting project deadlines and experience in similar work.
Information provided by references is a critical evaluation component
(maximum of 20 points).
c. The applicant’s demonstrated ability to meet schedule (maximum of 10
points).
d. Qualifications of the applicant’s key team members, including relevant
experience of the applicant’s key team members, while employed with the
applicant, or with some other entity, including input from references provided
by the applicant (maximum of 25 points).
e. Proposed Staffing Plan and Pricing (Attachment 1-D) (maximum of 25
points).
C. Jefferson County reserves the right to reject any or all the proposals or to waive
immaterial defects or minor irregularities in them.
D. Jefferson County will enter into contract negotiations with the highest scoring
qualified applicant. Should Jefferson County not reach a favorable agreement with
the highest scoring qualified applicant, Jefferson County shall suspend or terminate
negotiations and commence negotiations with the second highest scoring qualified
applicant and so on until a favorable agreement is reached.
5. Anticipated Budget and Schedule
The budget for the RSAT program is anticipated not to exceed $185,276. As described above,
Jefferson County Sheriff’s office is seeking an organization that can operate the RSAT
program that represent the most cost-effective solution accounting for ability to provide the
required services outlined in the scope of work.
Once a contract is approved there will be an initial meeting within seven days between the
successful applicant and county staff to determine implementation plans.
Jefferson County anticipates an aggressive schedule for initiation of services. Organizations
responding to this RFP must be able to initiate work by October 1, 2026, and meet all the
requirements of this RFP.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
Questions or Clarifications Deadline
Receive Proposals
Review of Proposals
Professional Services Agreement negotiation
Contract Execution by Board of County
Commissioners
August 31, 2026
September 8, 2026
September 10, 2026
September 10, 2026
September 28, 2026
6. Legal Requirements
Prospective Consultants are hereby advised that, if selected for this contract, the successful
applicant shall be held to Federal Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, as well as
Americans with Disability Act and Civil Rights language, as it applies to Jefferson County.
7. Contract Type
The contract shall be on Jefferson County’s Standard Professional Services Agreement
attached as Attachment 1-C, modified to include the Scope of Services in Section 2.
8. Attachments
1-A
Cover Letter
1-B
Scope of work, Standards of Care
1-C
Sample Standard Professional Services Agreement
1-D
Staffing Plan & Pricing
2-A
Example RSAT Quarterly Report
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