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Solicitation #: BPM05529

Appendix 1. Abbreviations and Definitions Page 1 of 4 Effective Date: July 2024

Appendix 1. Abbreviations and Definitions

For purposes of this RFP, the following abbreviations or terms have the meanings indicated below:

A. Active Caseload – The number of individuals currently receiving direct clinical services from a counselor during a reporting period.

B. ADT – Alcohol and Drug Trainee

C. ASAM – American Society of Addiction Medicine

D. ASAM Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) – A non-residential substance use disorder treatment service providing a structured schedule of clinical services, including counseling and therapeutic interventions, consistent with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Level 2.1 criteria.

E. Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) / Behavioral Health Treatment Aide (BHTA) – Support staff who assist in the delivery of behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services under the supervision of licensed or certified clinical staff.

F. Bid/Proposal – The Bidder’s Bid, or as appropriate, either or both of the Offeror’s Technical or Financial Proposal.

G. Bid Package - The Bidder’s Bid and all required Attachments as identified in RFP Table A (Attachments and Documents Required with the Bid/Attachments). Any attachments not required will be labeled “Not Applicable” or “N/A” in Table A.

H. Bid/Proposal Price Form or Price Form - Attachment B-The Price Form that contains the prices bid by the Bidder or proposed by the Offeror.

I. Bidder/Offeror – An entity that submits a Bid in response to this RFP.

J. Business Day(s) – The official working days of the week, including Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays (see definition of “Normal State Business Hours” below).

K. CAC-AD – Certified Associate Counselor – Alcohol and Drug

L. Clinical Director – A licensed behavioral health professional responsible for clinical oversight, compliance, and supervision of IOP services within assigned regions or facilities.

M. Clinical Supervision – Oversight provided by a qualified and credentialed professional to ensure compliance with clinical standards, ethical practice, and regulatory requirements.

N. COMAR – Code of Maryland Regulations, available on-line at https://dsd.maryland.gov/Pages/COMARSearch.aspx .

O. Contract – The Contract, in the form of Exhibit 2, hereto, to be awarded to the successful Bidder pursuant to this RFP.

P. Contract Monitor – The State representative, or their documented designee, for this Contract who is primarily responsible for Contract administration functions, including, but not limited to, issuing written direction, invoice approval, monitoring this Contract to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the Contract, monitoring MBE and VSBE compliance, and achieving completion of the Contract on budget, on time, and within scope. The Contract Monitor may authorize in writing one or more State representatives to act on behalf of the Contract Monitor in the performance of the Contract Monitor’s responsibilities. The Contract Monitor may be changed at any time by written notice to the Contractor.

https://dsd.maryland.gov/Pages/COMARSearch.aspx

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Q. Contractor – The selected Bidder/Offeror awarded a Contract by the State.

R. Contractor Personnel – Employees, agents, and subcontractors’ employees and agents performing work for or at the direction of the Contractor under the terms of the Contract.

S. CPC-AD – Certified Professional Counselor – Alcohol and Drug

T. CSC-AD – Certified Supervised Counselor – Alcohol and Drug

U. Data Breach – The unauthorized acquisition, use, modification, or disclosure of State data, or other Sensitive Data.

V. Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services or (DPSCS or the “Department”) – The State agency issuing this solicitation.

W. DPDS – Division of Pretrial Detention and Services

X. eMMA – eMaryland Marketplace Advantage; the State’s eProcurement system.

Y. EPHR – Electronic Patient Health Record

Z. FTE – Full-Time Equivalent: A standardized measure of staffing equal to 40 hours per week of work dedicated to this Contract.

AA. Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) – A participant- specific treatment plan developed based on assessment findings that identifies treatment goals, objectives, interventions, and measurable outcomes, and is updated in accordance with COMAR requirements.

BB. Integrated Care Model – A coordinated approach that combines substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, and supportive services to address participant needs holistically.

CC. Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) – A structured substance use disorder treatment program that provides multiple therapeutic services per week while allowing participants to remain housed within their assigned correctional institutions.

DD. Key Personnel – All Contractor Personnel identified in the solicitation as such that are essential to the work being performed under the Contract.

EE. LCADC – Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor

FF. LCPC – Licensed Certified Professional Counselor

GG. LCSW-C – Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical

HH. LGSW – Licensed Graduate Social Worker

II. LMSW – Licensed Master Social Worker

JJ. Local Time – Time in the Eastern Time Zone as observed by the State of Maryland. Unless otherwise specified, all stated times shall be Local Time, even if not expressly designated as such.

KK. Liquidated Damages – Pre-determined monetary amounts assessed when the Contractor fails to meet specified performance, reporting, invoicing, or administrative requirements.

LL. MAT – Medication- Assisted Treatment: The use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to treat substance use disorders.

MM. MDH – Maryland Department of Health

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NN. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – Any legal entity certified as defined at COMAR 21.01.02.01B (54), which is certified by the Maryland Department of Transportation under

COMAR 21.11.03.

OO. MOUD – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

PP. NCAC I / NCAC II – National Certified Addiction Counselor Examinations

QQ. Normal State Business Hours - Normal State business hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except State Holidays, which can be found at: www.dbm.maryland.gov – keyword: State Holidays.

RR. Notice to Proceed (NTP) – A written notice from the Procurement Officer that work under the Contract, project, Task Order, or Work Order (as applicable) is to begin as of a specified date.

The NTP Date is the start date of work under the Contract, project, Task Order, or Work Order. Additional NTPs may be issued by either the Procurement Officer or the Contract Monitor regarding the start date for any service included within this solicitation with a delayed or non-specified implementation date.

SS. NTP Date – The date specified in a NTP for work on Contract, project, Task Order, or Work Order to begin.

TT. Offeror – Any entity submitting a response during a procurement process; for this solicitation, the term is used interchangeably with Bidder where applicable.

UU. OTP – Opioid Treatment Program

VV. Personal Information (PI) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) – As defined by statute under the State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, Section 10-1301(c):

1) “Personal information” means an individual's first name or first initial and last name, personal mark, or unique biometric or genetic print or image, in combination with one or more of the following data elements:

i) a Social Security number;

ii) a driver's license number, state identification card number, or other individual identification number issued by a unit;

iii) a passport number or other identification number issued by the United States government;

iv) an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number; or

v) a financial or other account number, a credit card number, or a debit card number that, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password, would permit access to an individual's account.

2) “Personal information” does not include a voter registration number.

WW. Pre-Trial Population – Individuals detained or supervised by DPDS who are awaiting case disposition.

XX. Problem Escalation Procedure (PEP) – the Contractor’s documented process for resolving routine and emergency issues during Contract performance.

YY. Procurement Officer – As defined in COMAR21.01.02.01B.(67), and prior to the award of any Contract, the sole point of contact in the State for purposes of this solicitation. After a Contract award, the Procurement Officer has responsibilities as detailed in the Contract and is

Appendix 1. Abbreviations and Definitions Page 4 of 4 Effective Date: July 2024 the only State representative who can authorize changes to the Contract. The Procurement Officer may be changed at any time by written notice to the Contractor.

ZZ. Protected Health Information (PHI) – Information that relates to the past, present, or future physical and mental health or condition of an individual; the provision of health care to an individual; or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual; and (i) that identifies the individual; or (ii) with respect to which there is a reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify the individual.

AAA. Requests for Proposals (RFP) – This Request for Proposals issued by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS), with the Solicitation Number and date of issuance indicated in the Key Information Summary Sheet, including any amendments and attachments thereto.

BBB. Security Incident – A violation or imminent threat of violation of computer security policies, security measures, acceptable use policies, or standard security practices. “Imminent threat of violation” is a situation in which the organization has a factual basis for believing that a specific incident is about to occur.

CCC. Security or Security Measures – The technology, policies, and procedures that (a) protect and (b) control access to networks, systems, and data.

DDD. Sensitive Data - Means PII; PHI; other proprietary or confidential data as defined by the State, including but not limited to “personal information” under Md. Code Ann., Commercial Law § 14-3501(e) and Md. Code Ann., St. Govt. § 10-1301(c); information not subject to disclosure under the Public Information Act, Title 4 of the General Provisions Article; and information about an individual that (1) can be used to distinguish or trace an individual‘s identity, such as name, social security number, date and place of birth, mother‘s maiden name, or biometric records; or (2) is linked or linkable to an individual, such as medical, educational, financial, and employment information.

EEE. Staffing Plan – The Contractor’s proposed allocation of personnel, credentials, FTEs, and supervisory structure to meet Contract requirements.

FFF. State – The State of Maryland, including the agency that is issuing this solicitation and executing the awarded contract.

GGG. SUD – Substance Use Disorder – A diagnosable disorder condition involving the recurrent use of alcohol or drugs that causes clinically significant impairment, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and recognized by MDH.

HHH. SUDTS – Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services

III. Supervised Clinical Experience – Documented clinical practice completed under the oversight of a Board-approved supervisor in accordance with COMAR.

JJJ. Total Bid/Proposal Price - The Bidder’s bid price or evaluated bid price for goods and services in response to this solicitation or the Offeror’s financial proposal price or evaluated financial proposal price, included in Attachment B – Price Form.

KKK. Veteran-owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) – A business that is verified by the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as a veteran-owned small business. See Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 21.11.13.