Petitioning Attorney Services for Assisted Outpatient Treatment

The County of Doña Ana in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is seeking a qualified legal vendor to provide petitioning attorney services for its Assisted Outpatient Treatment program. The agency needs to secure dedicated legal representation to navigate, file, and prosecute petitions in court proceedings. This initiative solves the agency's need for specialized legal expertise to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and procedures governing assisted outpatient treatment. The scope of work covers reviewing referrals and supporting documentation, preparing and filing petitions, and prosecuting those petitions in court. The selected vendor must provide legal consultation and guidance to County staff and program stakeholders regarding legal processes and compliance issues. Additionally, the project requires coordinating with behavioral health providers, treatment teams, law enforcement agencies, and County staff, while maintaining accurate case records and documentation. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency allows the performance of all contract work to be conducted offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency is establishing a contract period that will run for three years. The budget is open, and the agency is actively looking for proposals to determine the cost of these services. Key dates and specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the initial solicitation documents, meaning bidders must monitor the procurement portal for updates.