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MST SERVICES, LLC - CONSULTANT CONTRACT

This Contract is entered into by and between the Nebraska Administrative Office of the Courts & Probation (hereinafter “AOCP”) and MST Services, LLC, d/b/a MST Services, (hereinafter “MST Group”).

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Contract is for MST Group to provide program management support, program support and training, and data collection relating to the implementation of Multi- Systemic Therapy (MST) for justice-involved juveniles in Nebraska. AOCP is providing funds to aid selected providers with ongoing training costs associated with being licensed MST providers. AOCP may also provide funds to aid newly selected providers with start-up and training costs associated with becoming licensed MST providers. Funds will be paid directly to MST Group on behalf of the selected providers.

A. TERM & TERMINATION

1. TERM OF CONTRACT: This Contract shall be in effect from January 1, 2026, through

December 31, 2026, unless otherwise amended or terminated as provided below.

2. TERMINATION: This Contract may be terminated (a) by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party or (b) by AOCP in accordance with Article D Section 4 (Breach of Contract) and Article D Section 10 (Funding Availability).

a. In the event either party terminates this Contract, the MST Group shall immediately provide to AOCP all work in progress, work completed, and materials provided to it by AOCP in connection with this Contract.

B. PAYMENT

1. TOTAL PAYMENT: AOCP shall pay the MST Group a total amount not to exceed $231,600.00 (two-hundred thirty-one thousand, six hundred dollars) for the services specified herein.

2. PAYMENT STRUCTURE:

a. MST Group shall be reimbursed for actual expenses for the provision of services specified in Article C pursuant to the pricing/fees set forth in Attachment A.

b. As specified in Attachment A, MST Group shall be reimbursed for actual travel related expenses incurred by the MST Group exclusively in direct performance of this Contract.

Expenses shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Supreme Court Travel Expense policies with the exception of meal reimbursement, which shall be as follows:

a. Meals shall be reimbursed at the GSA meal (M&IE – meals only) rate, exclusive of the incidental expense portion (see www.gsa.gov/perdiem), when overnight travel is required to deliver the services specified in Article C. The partial day rate shall apply to departure and return days. Incidental expenses are not reimbursable.

No receipts are necessary for meal reimbursement. MST Group shall not be reimbursed for such meal(s) when meal(s) are provided by the hotel, AOCP, or local agencies. As a condition of reimbursement, MST Group shall submit a training agenda or comparable documentation identifying any meals provided as part of the training or event.

b. Lodging shall be reimbursed at actual cost. Whenever possible, MST Group shall attempt to align with the GSA daily lodging rate (see www.gsa.gov/perdiem). Pre-http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem tax lodging rates above 125% of the GSA daily lodging rate must be pre-approved by the Program Manager.

c. Ground Transportation shall be reimbursed as follows:

i. Miles traveled in a personal vehicle may be reimbursed at the mileage rate set for staff mileage reimbursement by the Nebraska Supreme Court. At the time of this contract, the mileage rate is $0.70 per mile. Reimbursement requests shall include the address of the starting point and ending point for each day of travel.

ii. Actual costs for other forms of ground transportation, including parking costs, may be reimbursed with receipts showing total costs.

d. Airfare & related baggage fees shall be reimbursed at cost. Whenever possible, MST Group shall select the most economical pricing. First class rates will not be reimbursed if business or economy class tickets were available.

c. Monthly, MST Group shall submit for payment an invoice that includes an itemized list of scope items being charged and all travel-related documentation to AOCP. Payment will be made upon AOCP’s receipt and approval of the itemized invoice and supporting documentation from MST Group.

C. SCOPE OF SERVICES

1. MST GROUP SHALL:

a. Provide the services specified in Attachment A.

2. AOCP SHALL:

a. Pay MST Group for the services provided under this Contract.

b. Review and approve the deliverables, as provided by MST Group.

c. Collaborate with MST Group and provide background information, as requested by MST

Group.

d. Designate a Program Manager to oversee and manage this Contract. Designee at the time of execution is as follows:

AOCP Program Manager: Katie McLeese Stephenson

Home-Based Services Program Specialist Katie.stephenson@nejudical.gov 402-326-5916

D. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. ACCESS TO RECORDS: MST Group agrees to maintain necessary records regarding all transactions for which funds received from this Contract have been expended and shall allow reasonable access to such records by duly authorized representatives of AOCP up to three (3) years after the termination date of this Contract.

2. AMENDMENT. This Contract may be modified only by written amendment, executed by both parties. No alteration or variation of the terms and conditions of this Contract shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties.

3. ASSIGNMENT. MST Group may not assign this Contract or any rights, interest, or obligations hereunder, by operation of law or otherwise without prior written consent of

AOCP.

4. BREACH OF CONTRACT. AOCP may terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, if MST Group fails to perform its obligations under this Contract in a timely and proper manner.

AOCP may, by providing written notice of default to MST Group, allow MST Group to cure a failure or breach of contract within a period of thirty (30) days or longer, at AOCP’s discretion. Allowing MST Group time to cure a failure or breach of contract does not waive AOCP’s right to immediately terminate the Contract for the same or different contract breach which may occur at a different time. AOCP may, at its discretion, contract for any service(s) required to complete this Contract and hold MST Group liable for any excess cost caused by MST Group’s default. This provision shall not preclude the pursuit of other remedies for breach of contract as allowed by law.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY. Any and all information gathered in the performance of this Contract, either independently or through AOCP, shall be held in the strictest confidence and shall be released to no one other than AOCP without the prior written authorization of AOCP. This provision shall survive termination of this Contract.

6. DATA OWNERSHIP AND COPYRIGHT. Excluding MST Group’s licensed and proprietary information, data collected, and information developed and provided specifically for this Contract shall be the property of AOCP. MST Group shall not copyright any of the copyrightable material produced in conjunction with the performance required under this Contract without written consent from AOCP. AOCP hereby reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use the copyrightable material for state government purposes. This provision shall survive termination of this Contract.

7. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. All references in this Contract to laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, directives, and attachments/appendices which set forth standards, procedures, pricing, and/or information regarding services to be delivered to be followed by MST Group in discharging its obligations under this Contract shall be deemed incorporated by reference and made a part of this Contract with the same force and effect as if set forth in full text herein.

8. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: MST Group agrees to operate a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy of the Nebraska Supreme Court.

9. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party shall be liable for any failure of or delay in the performance of this Contract for the period that such failure or delay is due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, strikes or labor disputes, embargoes, government orders or any other force majeure event.

10. FUNDING AVAILABILITY. AOCP may terminate the Contract, in whole or in part, in the event funding is no longer available. Should funds not be appropriated, AOCP may terminate the Contract with respect to those payments for which such funds are not appropriated. AOCP shall give MST Group written notice thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of any termination. MST Group shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any authorized work which has been satisfactorily completed as of the termination date. In no event shall MST Group be paid for a loss of anticipated profit.

11. GOVERNING LAW. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. MST Group shall comply with all Nebraska statutory and regulatory law.

12. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor shall defend, indemnify, hold, and save harmless the State of Nebraska and its employees, agents, volunteers and its elected and appointed officials from and against any and all claims, liens, demands, damages, liability, actions, causes of action, losses, judgments, costs, and expenses of every nature, including investigation costs and expenses, settlement costs, and attorney fees and expenses, sustained or asserted against the State of Nebraska, arising out of, resulting from, or attributable to the (a) negligent or intentional act or omission of Contractor or its directors, officers, employees, agents, or contractors, (b) failure of Contractor to perform any of its obligations under this Contract, and (c) any act or omission of Contractor in connection with the services provided under this Contract.

13. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. MST Group is an Independent Contractor and neither it nor any of its employees shall be deemed employees of AOCP. Nothing contained in this Contract shall be construed to create the relationship of employer and employee, principal and agent, partnership or joint venture, or any other fiduciary relationship.

14. INVOICES. Invoices for payments submitted by MST Group shall contain sufficient detail to support the payment requested. Any terms and conditions included in MST Group’s invoice shall be deemed to be solely for the convenience of the parties and shall not alter the terms of this Contract.

15. INSURANCE. MST Group shall maintain general and professional liability insurance coverage for themselves and their respective physicians, practitioners, employees and other professionals in connection with obligations under this Contract. Such coverage shall be in effect at all times during the term of this Contract, in amounts no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $3,000,000 aggregate, per policy year. The general and professional liability insurance provided hereunder shall meet the requirements of Nebraska law.

16. INTEGRATION. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, representations and understandings of the parties, written or oral.

17. WORK ELIGIBILITY STATUS. MST Group agrees to comply with all local, State and Federal laws, regulations, and rules related to employment and disabilities. MST Group also agrees that similar compliance shall be required for all sub-contracts allowed under this Contract. Further, MST Group agrees and shall use a federal immigration verification system, as defined by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 4-114(1)(a), to determine the work eligibility status of new employees physically performing services with the State of Nebraska, as required by Neb. Rev.

Stat. §§ 4-108 to 4-114 as of the effective date of this Contract, or as such law may be amended from time-to-time.

NOTICES: Notices shall be in writing and shall be effective upon receipt. Written notices, including all reports and other written communication required by this Contract, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be sent to the following addresses:

FOR AOCP: FOR CONTRACTOR:

Craig Wacker Contracts & Grants Manager Administrative Office of the Courts & Probation PO Box 98910 Lincoln, NE 68509 402-471-4981 Craig.wacker@nejudicial.gov

Brina Joiner Operations Coordinator MST Services 4 Carriage Lane, Ste. 102 Charleston, SC 29467 843-284-2219 brina.joiner@mstservices.com

IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Contract hereto, and each party acknowledges the receipt of a duly executed copy of this Contract with signatures.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

OF THE COURTS & PROBATION CONTRACTOR

Kari Rumbaugh Brenda Szumski Deputy Administrator Director of Operations

Date Date

Gene Cotter State Probation Administrator

Date

12/17/2025

12/18/2025 12/23/2025

ATTACHMENT A

PRICING/FEES & SERVICES

AOCP shall provide funds to aid selected providers with ongoing licensing and training costs associated with being licensed MST providers. AOCP may also provide funds to aid newly selected providers with start-up, training, and licensing costs associated with becoming licensed MST providers. Funds will be paid directly to MST Group on behalf of the selected providers at the rates set forth below.

A. Program Management Support for AOCP

1. Fee Schedule:

a) $18,000 per year (Prorated @ $1,500/mo.)

b) MST travel (Estimated @ ~ $1,750 per trip)

2. Scope & Objectives: Program management support is defined as the ongoing support provided directly to AOCP by MST Group to support system-level implementation of @MST and to maximize the likelihood of success and sustainability of the MST programs in Nebraska. Program management support includes but is not limited to the following:

a) MST Group shall monitor the impact of provider and system-level influences on the fidelity of MST services in the state.

b) MST Group shall share information with AOCP so that AOCP can make informed policy and funding decisions.

c) MST Group shall collaborate with state-level leadership to assess and problem-solve to address MST Service challenges within the state.

d) MST Group shall aid AOCP in creating and maintaining communication systems.

e) MST Group shall aid in building collaborative processes among providers and AOCP to facilitate ongoing problem-solving with the goal of developing and maintaining a shared sense of ownership of the MST programs.

f) MST Group shall complete financial viability assessments and related support activities (e.g. providing support regarding recruitment and hiring, staffing, and caseload planning) for the larger system and for providers.

g) MST Group shall, at the frequency determined by AOCP and the MST Group, conduct telephone meetings directly with AOCP, MST Experts, MST Programs, potential providers, and others.

h) MST shall make one site visit to Nebraska. (Schedule and location to be agreed upon by both parties).

i) MST Group shall share information with AOCP regarding MSTI data system in order to enhance AOCP’s data reporting systems and shall participate in the data monitoring and feedback process.

j) MST shall provide weekly caseload and monthly dashboard (including adherence data) reports to AOCP on MST families within AOCP system

B. Annual Team Support and Training for Agencies

1. Fee Schedule:

a) $30,200 per team per year (prorated $2,516.67/mo.)

b) Plus, MST travel for Booster Trainings (Estimated @ ~ $1,750 per trip)

2. Scope & Objectives: Once a MST team has been set up, the MST Group will provide MST program support and training services tailored to the needs of the Team. The Program Support and Training Services consist of:

a) Weekly MST telephone consultation for the MST Clinical Team(s). This weekly telephone consultation will average one hour per MST Clinical Team per week for up to 45 weeks during the year.

b) Unlimited consultation regarding the following: program quality assurance and improvement, organizational/systems consulting addressing issues related to the program’s adherence to MST protocols or those that impact the quality of the MST program’s outcomes, and program development assistance related to program expansion.

c) Up to four (4) Booster Training sessions in each year of operation.

d) All required training materials and manuals.

e) Staff recruitment assistance (due to staff attrition). Staff Recruitment Assistance provides sample advertisements, job descriptions, interview protocols and selection criteria. Participants will use these tools to select staff qualified by training, experience and talents, who will be the best fit for work on MST teams.

C. Therapist Adherence Measure (TAM)

1. Fee Schedule:

a) Up to $15,00.00 annually for Boys Town @ $25.00 per TAM

b) Up to $6,000.00 annually for COR Therapeutic @ $25.00 per TAM

2. Scope & Objectives: If AOCP is paying for an Agency’s Therapist Adherence Measure

(TAM) data collection services (provided by the MST Institute), AOCP shall be billed monthly along with the Program Support and Training fees.

D. Orientation Training

1. Fee Schedule:

a) $13,000/ on-site 2-day training

b) MST travel (Estimated @ ~ $2,000 per trip)

OR

c) $1,000/participant 2-day MST training off-site (e.g., Atlanta, GA)

2. Scope & Objectives: Orientation training required for “replacement staff” (staff hired due to attrition of previously trained MST program personnel) or for teams starting up after “initial” program start-up can be provided for the amounts specified above.

3. Staff Attrition: AOCP will pay for up to 50% staff attrition per team (Consultants and

Supervisors) for registration and training related expenses annually. The remainder will be covered by the MST agencies. AOCP will notify MST if that threshold has been met for MST agencies to cover the training cost.

E. Program Development and Start-Up:

1. Fee Schedule:

a) $4,000 per team plus MST travel

2. Scope & Objectives: Program Development and Start-Up applies to brand new teams and do not include expansion teams. Program Development and Start-Up deliverables consist of the following:

a) MST Group shall conduct a needs assessment session, a two-hour conference call to discuss the need for MST and the feasibility of building a sustainable program.

Participants will gain information necessary to make a decision. Unlimited support for call preparation and follow-up is provided.

b) MST Group shall conduct critical issues review session, a two-hour conference call to discuss the key elements of a successful MST program including Stakeholder relationships, defining target populations, developing referral processes, program finance, and program evaluation. Participants will gain information necessary to develop a comprehensive program description. Unlimited support for call preparation and follow-up is provided.

c) MST Group shall conduct one on-site Site Readiness Review meeting, a one-day meeting to provide an overview of MST to the community, and to meet with key stakeholders to refine the final implementation plan. Participants will gain information necessary to implement MST with a final timeline.

d) MST Group shall provide Staff Recruitment Assistance provides sample advertisements, job descriptions, interview protocols and selection criteria.

Participants will use these tools to select staff qualified by training, experience and talents, who will be the best fit for work on MST teams.

e) MST Group shall provide one (1) 5-day Orientation Training for each new program start-up of up to five staff per team for up to four MST Teams. This training provides the foundation for on-going implementation and program support and includes program managers, supervisors and therapists.

Optional Services

F. Supervisor & Advanced Supervisor Workshops

1. Fee Schedule:

a) $600 per person for on-site training

b) Plus, MST travel (minimum of $3,000)

c) $600 per person for off-site training (e.g., Charleston SC)

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By: Dawn LaBay (dawn.labay@nejudicial.gov)

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