USDA-Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, Okanogan National Forest, 1240 S. Second Ave., Okanogan, WA 98840

Q -- COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SOL R6-8-98-19 DUE 061198 POC Kris Bellini (509) 826-3072 R6-8-98-19, COUNSELING and MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. This announcement replaces previous submission #199613, posted 5-12-98. Request for Quotation from this announcement. No separate quotation package is being developed. Quotations are due by Close of Business, June 11, 1998. Kris Bellini is Contracting Officer at 509-826-3072. Required services: Provide mental health consultation and staff training services at Curlew Civilian Conservation Center (Job Corps), a co-educational vocational training center, in accordance with Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH). Scope also includes attending Job Corps sponsored training, which may be at other locations. Services include furnishing all labor, materials and supplies, including transportation, except as stated in Item D below. The average Curlew Job Corps student population is around 200. Student ages range from 16 through early 25's. Services are to be performed on site in Government provided offices. Task orders issued and services to begin July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2002. LOCATION: The Center is north of Spokane, Washington, via state highway 395 through Colville and Kettle Falls, to its junction with highway 20; then, via highway 20 (Sherman Pass) to Republic; then north on highway 21 to Curlew, WA (just a few miles from the US:Canada border). The site can be reached by traveling 10 miles Northwest of Curlew on County Road 501 to the Curlew Civilian Conservation Center. Resulting award shall be an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for four years. Contract guarantee is 450 hours with an estimated four year total of 1800 hours. The minimum guarantee is prorated as follows: (A.) 200 hours MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND CASE EVALUATION includes Individual counseling to problematic students, documentation, and recommendations to center staff in working with students, crisis intervention, emergency psychiatric consultation, and referral. Mental health evaluations for individuals to determine treatment requirements, diagnostic information, and to provide Counselor/Center feedback as to individual suitability for the Job Corps program. Consult with staff AODA (Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse) Specialist regarding student substance abuse evaluations and issues; (B) 150 hours REVIEW OF STAFF REFERRALS includes Review referrals for counseling from other sections on center with counseling staff to determine action plans, staffing, and appropriate handling of the referral; (C) 86 hours of STAFF TRAINING includes training of Job Corps staff to enhance ability to perform effective instruction; (D) 15 hours in ATTEND JOB CORPS SPONSORED TRAINING includes reimbursement at Gov't rate. Quoters are to provide a full resume of qualifications and experience including references (names, phone #s and type of work performed), and hourly rates for each of the four categories A thru D listed above. Award will be based on quotes received considering price (hourly rate) and capability. Capability includes factors such as qualifications, experience doing similarwork, past performance, dependability and cooperation. Price and capability will be evaluated to determine the best value source selection that is most advantageous to the Government. Send quotes to Okanogan National Forest, 1240 S. Second Ave., Okanogan, WA 98840. Contact Christy Graham of the Job Corps for additional information and Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook availability. See Note Codes 1 & 3.**** (0139)

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