FY22 AVERHEALTH_ARPA DIVERSION CI.PDF

Office of Procurement Services 
GOODS AND SERVICES 
COMPETITION IMPRACTICABLE FORM 
This form is to be used when a department believes an acquisition is considered Competition Impracticable and the acquisition 
dollar amount is above $10,000. The Chief Procurement Officer can approve purchases up to $100,000. Board of Supervisors 
approval is required if the acquisition is over $100,000. This form must be submitted for approval to: Office of Procurement 
Services | 160 S 4th Ave | Phoenix, AZ 85003. Fax number: 602.506.6766. The signed form must be retained in the purchasing 
file. Unless approved by the Board of Supervisors in a formal agenda item or the Chief Procurement Officer in a formal Contract 
a CI form is valid from July 1 thru June 30th of each Fiscal Year. 
DEPARTMENT NAME 
DEPARTMENT RX# 
PROPOSED CONTRACT VENDOR 
NEED IDENTIFIED Date: 
REQUESTED DELIVERY 
Date: 
QUOTED PRICE: 
Accounting String: 
Company: 
Address: 
City, State: 
Zip/Postal Code: 
Phone: 
Fax: 
Contact Name: 
DESCRIPTION OF GOODS OR SERVICES REQUIRED: 
The estimated cost of this Procurement is: 
≤ $100k 
> $100k 
Is this a Technology Procurement? 
Yes 
No 
COMPETITION IMPRACTICABLE CATEGORY (Check applicable box, attach documentation or provide explanation below.)
Maricopa County Procurement Code MC1-351 states: “Competition Impracticable” means an acquisition where, competition is 
impractical because of standardization, warranty, or other factors as approved by the Board of Supervisors. 
NOTE:  The following are unlikely to be sufficient Competition Impracticable justifications: 
• Personal or department preference for a product or vendor
• Department perception that the vendor is the best qualified (this should be determined through a competitive process)
• Lack of department planning resulting in limited time to conduct a competitive procurement
• Special incentive or deal offered (can be assessed in open and competitive solicitation)
• Department  convenience
Grant specified (supporting documents attached) 
Mailing lists, subscriptions or media advertising 
Warranty voided if service provided by other contract vendor 
Other (Provide written explanation below) 
Software license renewals, additions, or upgrades available 
from only one source 
Brand compatibility available from only one source (no other 
distributors) 
Other proprietary situation 
Maricopa County Attorney's Office       
Avertest LLC, dba Averhealth
12/01/2021
2916 W Marshall St, Ste A
23230
Richmond, VA
Jason Herzog, CEO
MCAO requires the drug testing services from a forensic laboratory with local collection sites for 
offenders accused of committing a crime(s) who are participating in an MCAO established 
diversion program. 
01/03/2022
$300,000.00




SEARCH 
A search was conducted consisting of: (check all that apply) 
Market research 
Public notice given, list 
Other vendors contacted 
Other 
RESULTS 
no alternatives were identified 
no alternatives were deemed acceptable 
because (explain below): 
Describe the search from above in detail: 
PRICE 
MC1-352-B states: The Using Agency requesting a Competition Impracticable Procurement shall provide written evidence 
to support a Competition Impracticable determination containing an explanation of why the proposed procurement 
process is advantageous to the County; and the scope, duration, and estimated total dollar value of the procurement. 
Price has been fairly and reasonably established by: 
Comparison to previous comparable purchases 
from a different vendor 
Independent estimate 
Comparison to public sector contract pricing 
Discount off published catalog pricing 
Market survey 
Other, explain: 
Describe methodology and results (attach any written supporting data, e.g., survey or market analysis): 
THIS IS A COMPETITION IMPRACTICABLE PROCUREMENT BECAUSE (attach additional page if needed): 
Averhealth is the current drug testing provider who works in tandem with SAGE Counseling, Inc. for the MCAO 
established Felony Diversion Program.  Averhealth is the preferred provider to maintain continuity of services 
for MCAO diversion participants who are required to drug test. Additionally, Averhealth is the contracted 
vendor for the Judicial Branch for similar services. MCAO would like to utilize Averhealth as they already have 
an established relationship with Maricopa County and SAGE Counseling in order to maintain continuity of care. 
 
Thus far, participants have had to self pay for drug testing as it is not covered by AHCCCS. Cost is often noted 
as a barrier to drug testing compliance. MCAO was recently approved for the American Rescue Plan Act 
(ARPA) funds, in which $330,000 is allocated to offset eligible defendant's drug testing fees. Additional funds 
will be allocated in future fiscal years.  The ARPA funds would be utilized as a funding source for eligible 
existing and new participants going forward until the funds are exhausted. 
Averhealth is the contracted vendor for the Judicial Branch, but offers fewer services than 
required to meet the diversion program needs. MCAO would like to utilize Averhealth, as they 
already have an established relationship with Maricopa County and SAGE Counseling, Inc. in 
order to maintain continuity of services.  
Averhealth is the contracted vendor for the Judicial Branch, but offers fewer services than 
required to meet the diversion program needs. MCAO would like to utilize Averhealth, as they 
already have an established relationship with Maricopa County and SAGE Counseling, Inc. in 
order to maintain continuity of services.  The vendor's pricing list of services was compared to 
the Judicial Branch contract number 190161-RFP, and the pricing was comparable.




CERTIFICATIONS 
I certify: 
1) I recognize that the Maricopa County Procurement Code requires the use of competitive solicitations unless
exempted by law.  I have reviewed the information and materials relevant to this procurement of goods and  services, 
and am requesting approval of an exception to the competitive process for the reasons described; 
2) the price to be paid to the proposed vendor is fair, reasonable, and provides the best value to Maricopa County; and
3) this request for an exception to the competitive solicitation process is not the result of inadequate advance planning
or for purposes of securing the services of a preferred vendor. 
Department Head or Department Head Delegate Signature (Required) 
Printed Name 
Signature 
Date 
Office of Procurement Services 
The CPO can approve procurements up to $100,000.  If this request is over $100,000 it must be submitted as 
an agenda item to the Board of Supervisors for consideration. 
Recommended to BOS for approval. 
Printed Name 
Signature 
Date 
Office of Enterprise Technology (If this procurement is classified as a technology procurement it must be 
forwarded to OET for coordination and/or approval. If this procurement request is not approved by OET, the form will 
be returned to the requestor.) 
Approved. Recommended purchase is in line with Maricopa County's strategic technology plan or currently installed 
equipment or service, and is considered to be a competition impracticable procurement. 
Not Approved. 
Reasoning: 
Printed Name 
Signature 
Date 
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Catherine Martin
Digitally signed by Catherine Martin
DN: C=US, O=MCAO, CN=Catherine Martin, 
E=martinc@mcao.maricopa.gov
Reason: I am approving this document
Location: your signing location here
Date: 2022.02.16 12:24:37-07'00'
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Catherine Martin
02/16/2022
Kevin Tyne, Director OPS
Digitally signed by Kevin Tyne 
Date: 2022.02.16 16:57:04 
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02/16/2022
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