Petitioning Attorney Services for Assisted Outpatient Treatment

The Dona Ana County government authority in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is seeking petitioning attorney services for assisted outpatient treatment. The agency requires legal representation and court proceedings to address the legal needs of its assisted outpatient treatment program. This initiative aims to ensure proper legal preparation, filing, and prosecution of petitions while maintaining compliance with statutory requirements. The scope of work covers reviewing referrals and supporting documentation for petitions, as well as preparing, filing, and prosecuting petitions for assisted outpatient treatment. The selected contractor must provide legal consultation and guidance regarding statutory requirements and procedures to county staff and program stakeholders. Additionally, the work requires coordination with behavioral health providers, treatment teams, law enforcement agencies, and county staff, alongside maintaining accurate case records and documentation. Bidders must be onshore United States organizations to be eligible for this opportunity. The agency expects the performance of all legal and administrative work to occur offsite. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget, and the resulting contract will span a period of three years. Bidders must submit their responses digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency has not disclosed specific evaluation criteria or key milestone dates in the initial solicitation details. Interested parties must monitor the procurement portal for further updates regarding deadlines and evaluation frameworks.