Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.3.1.1 Annual Evaluations. Contractor shall: 1. Provide an annual evaluation, in the month due (approximately 14 per month at the time of this RFP), for each of the individuals (currently approximately 159) according to the date specified in the commitment and/or on-going commitment court order. The due dates of patient annual evaluations will be provided by the Agency. 2. Address in each evaluation as to whether there is sufficient evidence to support: a. The mental abnormality of the committed person has so changed that the person is not likely to engage in predatory acts constituting sexually violent offenses if discharged. b. The committed person is suitable for placement in a transitional release program pursuant to section 229A.8A. 3. Utilize evidenced based risk assessment instruments/tools/factors and other necessary psychological measures, as well as current and relevant research to support the opinions offered to the court. 4. Conduct interviews of each patient evaluated-Contractor may use face-to-face contact or contact via CCUSO approved video teleconferencing connection for interviews. 5. Generate and file a written report with the court by the date it is due. Copies of the report shall be sent to CCUSO, and shall be filed with the Attorney General’s Office and the Public Defender’s Office at the same time the report is filed with the court. 6. Communicate with the Assistant Attorney General and CCUSO throughout the evaluation process to provide updates and provisional opinions related to evidence in support of or not in support of on-going commitment. 1.3.1.2 Court Testimony. Shall provide in person court testimony for annual evaluations, as required, such as when the opinion indicates insufficient evidence in support for commitment or for those opinions with sufficient evidence in support of commitment, but the respondent’s expert opinion recommends transitional release or discharge. Court testimony, as required, shall be considered part of the annual evaluation process. 1.3.1.3 Personnel Requirements. 1. Contractor shall ensure the psychologist or psychiatrist has the necessary qualifications and competence to perform annual review evaluations and provide expert testimony as required in Iowa Code 229A. Such screening the Contractor shall perform includes, but is not be limited to, a written skills review, personal interview by Contractor, telephone verification of valid licensure with the applicable State Board(s) of Psychology or Psychiatry and professional reference checks with written documentation maintained in the Contractor’s personnel file.
