Exhibit A

Exhibit A - FY27 Statement of Work Colorado PREVAIL Program

1. Article 1: Purpose and Target Population

1.1. Purpose

1.1.1. Pre-Arrest Evaluation, Intervention, and Linkage (PREVAIL) (formerly known as Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion-LEAD) is a collaborative initiative led by the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) that provides a voluntary, community-based alternative to arrest and traditional criminal justice processing. The program connects eligible adults and youth whose low-level offenses may be driven by unmet behavioral health or substance use needs to intensive case management and wraparound services.

1.1.2. Through partnerships with law enforcement, community providers, and criminal justice organizations, PREVAIL seeks to reduce high-risk behaviors, address behavioral health needs, and strengthen community safety and well-being.

1.1.3. PREVAIL partners with law enforcement, community programs, and criminal justice organizations to provide an alternative to the traditional process for youth and adults whose low-level offenses may be due to unmet behavioral health needs or substance use concerns.

1.1.4. Through PREVAIL, participants are connected to a trauma-informed, intensive case-management program that offers wraparound services and individually tailored intervention plans.

1.1.5. PREVAIL is a voluntary, community-based alternative to arrest and traditional criminal justice processing. The program seeks to:

1.1.5.1. Reduce high-risk behaviors by addressing underlying behavioral health, substance use, and social service needs.

1.1.5.2. Redirect eligible individuals away from the justice system and toward supportive, person-centered services.

1.1.5.3. Strengthen community safety and well-being through collaborative partnerships between law enforcement, service providers, and the community.

1.2. Target Population

1.2.1. PREVAIL target populations shall include two parallel tracks:

1.2.1.1. Adult Track:

1.2.1.1.1. Adults age 18 and older who are at risk of repeated justice system involvement due to unmet behavioral health or substance use needs.

1.2.1.2. Youth/Young Adult Track:

1.2.1.2.1. Youth and young adults ages 13–18 (or 18-20 for purposes of MIP charges), who are eligible for diversion or deflection, utilizing family-centered, school-connected, and developmentally appropriate engagement strategies.

1.2.2. Priority Populations:

1.2.2.1. Priority shall be given to individuals receiving pre-arrest diversion referrals from law enforcement, followed by social contact and community referrals, consistent with BHA guidance.

2. Article 2: Definitions and Acronyms

2.1. “BAA” means Business Associate Agreement, as defined in Exhibit D - HIPAA Business Associate Addendum - Qualified Service Organization Addendum

2.2. “BHA” means Behavioral Health Administration.

2.3. “Community Referral” (CR) means when a community member (someone who is not a law enforcement officer) genuinely believes someone is experiencing substance use issues and/or mental health concerns that are driving life difficulties that have led, or may lead to, involvement with the criminal justice system, and makes a referral.

2.4. “DCE” means contracted Data Collection Entity

2.5. “Diversion Referral” means when a law enforcement officer has probable cause to arrest for an eligible offense (see Table I), and instead chooses to divert charges by making a referral into the program, or the DA and/or judicial chooses to divert a charge.

2.6. “GAIN” means Global Appraisal of Individual Needs Assessment

2.7. “HIPAA” means the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

2.8. “LEO” means Law Enforcement Officer

2.9. “LEAD” means Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion/Let Everyone Advance with Dignity

2.10. “CWG” means Community Work Group

2.11. “MIP” means minor in possession.

2.12. “MOU” means memorandum of understanding.

2.13. “PREVAIL” means Pre-Arrest Evaluation, Intervention, and Linkage Program

2.14. “PWG” means Policy Coordination Group or Policy Work Group

2.15. “Program” means the PREVAIL program.

2.16. “Program/Project Administrator” means the person responsible and accountable for managing the Contractor’s PREVAIL Program.

2.17. “Program Coordination Group” means the group that oversees the Program’s implementation and progress.

2.18. “RNR” means the Risk-Need-Responsivity model

2.19. “Social Referral” means a referral by a law enforcement officer when the officer believes an individual is at high risk of arrest in the future, regardless of whether charges are brought.

3. Article 3: Activities and Services

3.1. Required Governance Structures

3.1.1. A Policy Workgroup (PWG) is responsible for governance, policy approval, eligibility criteria, and oversight, as further defined in Article 3.12.

3.1.2. A Community Workgroup (CWG) is responsible for day-to-day coordination, case review, and system problem-solving, as further defined in Article 3.13.

3.2. Participant Eligibility Criteria

3.2.1. In accordance with BHA guidelines:

3.2.1.1. Eligible participants for PREVAIL are individuals who are at risk for repeated criminal charges and/or incarceration due to unmet behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) needs, including individuals whose low-level offenses are driven by substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and other criminogenic risk factors associated with reoffending.

3.2.1.2. All participants must enter PREVAIL in one of three ways: Diversion Referrals, Social Referrals, or Community Referrals, with priority given to Diversion Referrals.

3.2.1.3. Law enforcement officers may use discretionary authority at the point of contact to divert or deflect eligible individuals into the program rather than proceeding with booking, detention, prosecution, or incarceration.

3.2.1.4. Referrals must be screened within three (3) business days.

3.2.1.5. Enrollment requires completion of a BHA-approved assessment (GAIN).

3.2.1.6. No program funds may be expended on participants prior to enrollment.

3.2.2. The Contractor may expand the list of eligible offenses to meet specific community needs, with prior BHA approval.

3.2.3. The Contractor may expand eligibility and services to young adult individuals, defined as ages fifteen to eighteen, with BHA’s prior approval. All services shall adhere to BHA’s guidelines.

3.3. Referral Pathways and Program‐track Clarification

3.3.1. The Contractor shall collaborate with partnering law enforcement agencies, district attorneys’ offices, and local diversion programs to clearly define referral pathways. Individuals arrested for minor, low‐level offenses may follow one of three tracks:

3.3.1.1. Standard Juvenile or Adult Diversion Program under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-101 (first‐time, low risk, non‐behavioral health flagged).

3.3.1.2. Minor in Possession (MIP) cases under C.R.S. § 18-13-122 (under age 21). Such individuals may enter the PREVAIL Youth/Young Adult track only if they meet the Program’s behavioral health or substance use eligibility criteria and/or have prior contacts with law enforcement or services.

3.3.1.3. The PREVAIL Program described in this contract: eligible adults (18+), young adults (19-20 with a MIP charge), and youth (15-18) whose offenses are low‐level but driven by behavioral health and/or substance use needs and whose referral is made by law enforcement, diversion partner, or community provider.

3.3.2. The Contractor shall ensure that training and documentation are provided to all referral partners to assist in the appropriate routing of cases and avoid duplication or misplacement of individuals between programs.

3.4. Offense Ineligibility Criteria for Referrals

3.4.1. Those who have been convicted of any Felony Sexual Offense charges are ineligible to be enrolled in the program.

3.4.2. Those who have been convicted of homicide or attempted homicide are ineligible to be enrolled in the program.

3.4.3. Those who have been convicted of any felony or child abuse charges are ineligible to be in the program.

3.5. Harm Reduction Service Philosophy

3.5.1. The Contractor shall ensure that policies and procedures are in place to engage individuals in PREVAIL voluntarily, with the understanding that individuals entering PEVAIL may be at different stages of readiness and may progress at their own pace, without fear of being terminated from the program or prosecuted. Participants shall not be denied services if they continue substance use or involvement in criminal activity.

3.6. Individualized Service Provision.

3.6.1. The Contractor’s PREVAIL program shall offer individuals suspected of eligible offenses intensive harm reduction case management featuring individually tailored intervention plans as an alternative to incarceration and prosecution, with interventions designed to address substance use disorders, mental health needs, and criminogenic risks contributing to repeated low-level justice system involvement.

3.6.2. The Contractor shall only consider an individual to be an enrolled participant in PREVAIL upon completion of the initial GAIN assessment.

3.6.3. The Contractor shall monitor and make reasonable efforts to ensure that all participants complete a GAIN assessment a minimum of every three months thereafter to track progress. Other site-specific tools may also be utilized in addition to the GAIN.

3.7. Non-Displacement of Resources

3.7.1. The Contractor shall ensure that PREVAIL participants do not receive preferential access to scarce resources that would prevent others in need or on waitlists from being served.

3.8. Evidence-based Practices.

3.8.1. The Contractor shall use evidence-based and promising practices (EBP) with a screening and service delivery structure to support effective outcomes, including practices shown to reduce recidivism among individuals with substance use disorders, mental illness, and low-level criminal charges. The use of a risk/need/responsivity (RNR) model is also encouraged to assess various factors such as substance use disorders, mental illness, cognitive or physical impairments, financial issues, family dynamics, housing instability, developmental disabilities, low literacy levels, and lack of transportation, all of which may need to be addressed to support success. The Contractor may find resource information about EBPs at:

3.8.1.1. https://www.samhsa.gov/resource-search/ebp

3.8.1.2. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/harm-reduction

3.8.1.3. https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/sma19-5097.pdf

3.8.1.4. https://www.prainc.com/risk-need-responsitivity/

3.8.1.5. https://csgjusticecenter.org/2017/01/13/in-brief-understanding-risk-and-needs-assessment/

3.8.1.6. https://csgjusticecenter.org/events/risk-need-responsivity-101-a-primer-for-sca-and-jmhcp-grant-recipients/

3.8.1.7. https://nationalreentryresourcecenter.org/resources/collaborative-comprehensive-case-plans

3.8.1.8. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/rsk-nd-rspnsvty/index-en.aspx

3.8.1.9. https://csgjusticecenter.org/events/best-and-promising-practices-in-integrating-reentry-and-employment-interventions/

3.9. Catchment Area

3.9.1. The Contractor shall define the service and/or catchment area that best meets the community’s needs within the work plan submitted in accordance with the RFA workbook application to BHA.

3.10. Services and Resources

3.10.1. The Contractor shall provide services/resources to address criminogenic needs and social determinants of health consistent with harm reduction principles and evidence-based and promising practices, with the goal of stabilizing behavioral health needs and reducing the likelihood of continued low-level offending and reoffending, including, but not limited to:

3.10.1.1. Intensive case management, which includes individually tailored intervention plans

3.10.1.2. Temporary and permanent housing that includes individualized supportive services

3.10.1.3. Medical care and/or medication management

3.10.1.4. Mental health care, psychological counseling, and/or psychiatric medication management

3.10.1.5. Treatment for alcohol or substance use disorders

3.10.1.6. Benefit acquisition

3.10.1.7. Education, employment assistance, and vocational training

3.10.1.8. Civil legal services

3.10.1.9. System (s) navigation

3.10.1.10. Youth services shall emphasize family engagement, educational support, and restorative practices.

3.11. Program Policies and Procedures

3.11.1. The PWG shall develop, maintain, and produce PREVAIL policy and procedures upon BHA review, approval, and/or denial.

3.11.1.1. The Contractor shall submit a draft copy of each of the policies and procedures to BHA for review and comment.

3.11.1.2. The Contractor shall work with BHA to resolve all comments from BHA and incorporate any agreed-upon revisions in the final policies and procedures.

3.11.1.3. The PWG shall ensure that specific policies and procedures are developed and implemented for the following aspects of the Program:

3.11.1.3.1. Target Population and Eligibility Criteria: The PWG shall develop eligibility criteria and policies to identify individuals for referral to the Program. The Contractor shall ensure that the referrals include individual adults at risk for low-level controlled substance-related offenses and misdemeanor crimes or individuals who have been repeatedly in contact with law enforcement and shall demonstrate the capacity to serve individuals whose repeated system involvement is driven by substance use disorders, mental health needs, and related criminogenic risk factors. The Contractor may expand eligibility criteria to meet specific community needs.

3.11.1.3.2. Critical Incident Policy: The PWG shall develop and maintain a policy for review of critical incidents (including death, physical assault, and/or serious injuries sustained by Program staff or clients) (“Critical Incidents”) that occur during a Program intervention or response and adhere to Critical Incident Reporting in Section 3.19.

3.11.1.3.3. Each participating community may adapt the PREVAIL model to address local strengths, resources, and barriers with BHA approval. Program priorities and referral criteria are defined by the site’s governing bodies in alignment with BHA guidelines.

3.11.1.3.4. These responsibilities are further carried out by the contractor’s Policy Workgroup (Section 3.12) and Community Work Group (Section 3.13).

3.11.1.3.5. Information Exchange and Confidentiality: The PWG shall develop procedures to ensure that essential information is shared appropriately with stakeholders, partners, and law enforcement.

3.11.1.3.5.1. Deliverable: Draft Policies & Procedures

3.11.1.3.5.2. Due Date: Within 90 days of contract execution

3.11.1.3.5.3. Destination: cdhs_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us and BHA Project Manager

3.12. Training and Meeting Attendance.

3.12.1. The Contractor shall attend mandatory program meetings and other required training throughout the term of the PREVAIL Program.

3.12.1.1. Staff Training: The Contractor shall provide training necessary for the Contractor’s Program to include:

3.12.1.1.1. Any state or national training that assists in the development and support of deflection and diversion initiatives.

3.12.1.1.2. New Hire: The Contractor shall provide training to all new staff to ensure they are educated and equipped to work for the program within 90 days of hire. Staff training shall also include the following:

3.12.1.1.2.1. Motivational Interviewing: The Contractor shall provide all staff with Motivational Interviewing training.

3.12.1.1.2.2. Mental Health First Aid: The Contractor shall provide all staff with Mental Health First Aid training.

3.12.1.1.2.3. GAIN training: The Contractor shall provide all staff with GAIN training.

3.12.1.1.2.4. BHA Case Management Training: The Contractor shall provide staff with BHA Case Management training.

3.12.1.1.2.5. HIPAA Training

3.12.1.1.2.6. Mandated Reporter Training

3.12.1.2. Contractor Training: The Contractor shall provide training necessary for the Contractor’s Program to include:

3.12.1.2.1. Officer Training: The Contractor shall provide officer training to improve officers’ responses to people with behavioral health needs and to educate officers on the Program. The Contractor shall determine the amount of training necessary to ensure, at a minimum, that there is a group of officers sufficient to cover all time shifts and geographic districts.

3.12.1.2.2. Cross-training: The Contractor shall provide opportunities for behavioral health personnel and other stakeholders to improve cross-system understanding of agencies’ roles and responsibilities, law enforcement issues, Program policies and procedures, information sharing, safety, and other ways to see policies translated into action.

3.12.2. The Contractor shall provide to BHA a report on the training outcomes and attendance of each training offered.

3.12.2.1. Deliverable: Training & Meeting Attendance Records

3.12.2.2. Due Date: Quarterly, within 30 days following the end of the quarter

3.12.2.3. Destination: cdhs_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us and BHA Project Manager

3.13. Policy Workgroup/Policy Work Group (PWG)

3.13.1. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a key stakeholder policy committee composed of senior members of their respective agencies who are authorized to make decisions on behalf of their offices.

3.13.2. The Contractor shall ensure that the Committee consists of members representing agencies and entities other than the Contractor. The PWG is responsible for ensuring sufficient resources are dedicated to the program's success, developing and modifying policies and procedures, creating participant eligibility criteria, and establishing and modifying diversion-eligible criminal charges and exclusionary criteria (if any). The PWG also ensures that program priorities and referral criteria reflect the local community's strengths, resources, and barriers, consistent with PREVAIL principles.

3.13.3. The Contractor shall enter into a written agreement, such as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with each Committee member and shall address in each agreement the member agency’s commitment to participate in the implementation and ongoing development of the Program, as well as any key challenges inherent in multidisciplinary collaboration. The PWG membership shall include, but is not limited to, the following key local stakeholder disciplines:

3.13.3.1. Law Enforcement;

3.13.3.2. Mayor, County Executives, and/or City Council;

3.13.3.3. District Attorney’s Offices;

3.13.3.4. Public Defender’s Offices;

3.13.3.5. Public Health and Social Service Agencies (to include Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder service providers;

3.13.3.6. Case Management Service Providers;

3.13.3.7. Civil Rights and/or Racial Justice Organization(s); and

3.13.3.8. Community Representatives and the Business Community

3.13.3.9. Deliverable: PWG Report

3.13.3.10. Due Date: Within 90 days of initial contract execution .

3.13.3.11. Destination: cdhs_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us and the BHA Project Manager

3.14. Community Work Group (CWG)

3.14.1. The Contractor shall maintain a Community Work Group to ensure that the Program's daily operations are consistent with policies established by the PWG. The Contractor shall ensure the CWG convenes in person or via video/phone conference, ideally biweekly, but no less than once per month. The CWG shall address system barriers, conduct case reviews, and work jointly to identify options and potential solutions to support participant progress. The CWG operationalizes the referral criteria, eligibility standards, and program priorities set forth by the PWG. Members are appointed by the PWG and typically include LEOs, Case Managers, Public Defenders, other service providers, and community leadership representatives. All members attending CWG meetings shall sign a confidentiality agreement.

3.14.2. The Contractor shall report to BHA meeting summaries and case review outcomes as discussed in the CWG.

3.14.2.1. Deliverable: CWG Report (Meeting Summary / Case Review Outcomes)

3.14.2.2. Due Date: Monthly

3.14.2.3. Destination: cdhs_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us and the BHA Project Manager

3.15. Program Administrator

3.15.1. The Contractor shall select a Program Administrator for the Program and identify the position’s roles, responsibilities, and authority. Any changes to the PM contact information shall be communicated via email to the BHA’s Program Coordinator within one business day of the change.

3.15.2. The Contractor shall develop a management plan that supports both the PWG and the CWG. Per BHA’s best practices recommendations, the PM shall be independent of all PWG member agencies and shall not serve as the case manager’s supervisor. When it is not feasible for project management to be housed within an organization independent of other operational and governing stakeholders, it should be explicitly agreed that the PWG (rather than the host agency) is responsible for overseeing the program administrator's work.

3.16. Staff Time Tracking and Invoicing

3.16.1. The Contractor shall ensure expenses and staff time are tracked and invoiced separately from any other programs they have in addition to the PREVAIL Program. The Contractor shall disclose in the PREVAIL invoice submission any other funding sources or in-kind contributions supporting the PREVAIL Program.

3.16.2. Invoice budget line items may include the following:

3.16.2.1. Staff Wages

3.16.2.2. Client Costs

3.16.2.3. Travel

3.16.2.4. Training and Professional Development

3.16.2.5. Vehicle Leases

3.16.2.6. Vehicle Maintenance

3.16.2.7. Vehicle Insurance

3.16.2.8. Staff Cell Phones

3.16.2.9. Office Lease

3.16.2.10. Office Supplies

3.16.2.11. Office Utilities

3.16.2.12. Office Equipment

3.16.2.13. Local Meetings and Events

3.17. Data Sharing Agreements

3.17.1. The Contractor shall ensure that a data-sharing Business Associates Agreement (BAA) is developed between the partner agencies. The data-sharing agreement shall ensure that each partner agency complies with the terms of the HIPAA BAA attached to this contract.

3.18. Subcontractor/Partnership Termination

3.18.1. If partnerships with a subcontractor, such as a case management or treatment provider, are terminated, the Contractor shall transition to a new partnership no later than 30 days after termination to ensure continuity of care for all Program participants.

3.19. Critical Incident Reporting

3.19.1. If a Critical Incident (including death, physical assault, and/or serious injuries sustained by Program staff or clients ) occurs, the Contractor shall make the appropriate selection on the BHA data collection form and inform the BHA Coordinator directly via telephone or email within 3 days to determine any additional actions.

3.19.2. This form may be found at: https://bha.colorado.gov/sites/bha/files/documents/BHA%20Cricitcal%20Incident%20Form_7.2022.pdf

3.19.2.1. Deliverable: Critical Incident Report

3.19.2.2. Due Date: Within 3 calendar days of the incident

3.19.2.3. Destination: cdhs_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us and the BHA Project Manager.

3.20. Data Collection and Process Improvement

3.20.1. The Contractor shall not dispose of any data that has been collected and stored without BHA’s prior written consent.

3.20.2. The Contractor shall participate in data collection process improvement activities conducted by the BHA and/or a contracted data collection entity (DCE) to evaluate the ongoing efficacy and cost savings of the Program, as well as the combined statewide efforts of all PREVAIL Programs.

3.20.3. All Contractors shall be required to use the database system designated by BHA. BHA shall contract directly with a database system company and shall provide contractors a direct login to access the database and submit data. The Contractor shall not change database systems without BHA’s written approval.

3.20.4. The DCE shall also work with the BHA Program Coordinator, BHA’s Health Information Technology (HIT) and Behavioral Health Analytics, Epidemiology, and Evaluation (BHAEE) teams, and Program Administrators at all PREVAIL sites to revise and improve ongoing data collection procedures to reduce administrative burden and ensure necessary data metrics are tracked and reported. Additionally, the DCE shall work with Civicore and Chestnut staff to design and troubleshoot database improvements, which may require PREVAIL sites to allow BHE and DCE direct access to these systems.

3.20.5. Data collection and process improvement activities may include, but are not limited to, the creation of standardized report templates, oversight and improvement of program assessments and participant surveys, database improvements, and programmatic recommendations. The Contractor shall be responsive to requests made by the BHA or DCE to ensure consistent oversight/support is achieved.

3.20.6. The Contractor shall not provide data to any non-BHA entities, even for evaluation purposes, without BHA's prior written consent.

3.20.7. The BHA and/or DCE shall provide the Contractor with the frequency and timing of data collection. The Contractor shall report data to the BHA and/or DCE, including, but not limited to:

3.20.7.1. Number of Pre-arrest and Pre-booking Referrals

3.20.7.2. Number of Social Referrals

3.20.7.3. Number of participants from Pre-arrest and Pre-booking referrals

3.20.7.4. Number of participants from Social Referrals

3.20.7.5. Participant costs paid from the budget

3.20.7.6. Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN)

3.20.7.7. Arrest Cover Sheets

3.20.7.8. Evaluation Surveys

3.20.7.9. Interviews

3.20.7.9.1. Deliverable: Data Submission Report (Referrals, GAIN assessments, surveys, arrests, participant costs)

3.20.7.9.2. Due Date: Per BHA/DCE schedule (monthly/quarterly as designated)

3.20.7.9.3. Destination: cdhs_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us and the BHA Project Manager.

3.21. BHA Monitoring and Contracting

3.21.1. The State has the right and obligation to monitor and audit the Contractor and subcontracted providers' performance and resolve consumer complaints. Such monitoring may include on-site and off-site reviews and audits in areas including, but not limited to, the appropriateness of the level of care, clinical quality, outcome indicators, service efficiency, administrative proficiency, and financial performance. BHA shall send copies of all monitoring reports regarding providers that are in the Contractor’s network to the Contractor within 90 days of completion of the visit.

3.21.2. The contractor must be a local government agency, such as a county, municipality, or law enforcement department, or a nonprofit organization that has an executed partnership or memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a local law enforcement agency or judicial entity.

3.21.3. The contractor must be legally authorized to operate within the State of Colorado and comply with all applicable federal and state regulations governing behavioral health and criminal justice diversion programs.

3.21.4. The contractor shall implement the PREVAIL model consistent with the BHA’s Fidelity Implementation Plan Guide, including maintaining a Policy Workgroup (PWG) and a Community Workgroup (CWG).

3.21.5. The contractor shall agree to participate in all BHA-led monthly coordination meetings, monitoring, and evaluation activities.

3.21.6. The contractor shall receive at least 100 referrals annually and meet BHA’s established performance targets (e.g., minimum referral and enrollment thresholds).

3.22. Allowable Uses of Funding:

3.22.1. All funds shall be adequately documented and deemed to be necessary and reasonable. The Contractor may use funds to support, with the approval of BHA, items including but not limited to the following:

3.22.1.1. Program personnel, project management, and community engagement. All personnel shall be paid within the recommended salary ranges for their respective positions.

3.22.1.2. Temporary services and treatments that are necessary to stabilize a participant’s condition, including necessary housing.

3.22.1.3. Outreach.

3.22.1.4. Direct costs for services.

3.22.1.5. Contingency management/program incentives.

3.22.1.6. Specialized program training.

3.22.1.7. Dedicated law enforcement resources, including meetings and training.

3.22.1.8. Training and technical assistance from experts in the implementation of PREVAIL Programs in other jurisdictions.

3.22.1.9. Collecting and maintaining the data necessary for program evaluation.

3.22.1.10. Client costs that are within reasonable limits. These costs must be justifiable, used as a last resort, and incurred only by individuals enrolled in a program. Client costs should be directly aligned with goals, and all documentation must follow expenses on invoices.

3.22.1.11. Funds shall not be used for any client unless they are considered to be fully enrolled in PREVAIL, which includes completing an initial GAIN assessment.

3.22.1.12. Gift cards, phone cards, or transportation vouchers/passes may not be purchased in bulk, and an inventory log must be maintained. This log shall also include the recipient’s signature.

3.23. Unallowable Uses of Funding

3.23.1. The Contractor may not use funds to support items, including but not limited to the following:

3.23.1.1. Alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana (even with a medical card).

3.23.1.2. Bad debts.

3.23.1.3. Entertainment.

3.23.1.4. Fundraising.

3.23.1.5. Fines and penalties.

3.23.1.6. Goods or services for personal use

3.23.1.7. Purchase of a vehicle

3.23.1.8. Legal fees

3.23.1.9. Training, materials, access, or other costs for staff who are not paid PREVAIL staff.

3.23.1.10. Subscriptions, databases, or software

4. Article 4: Minimum Qualifications

4.1. The Contractor shall maintain all applicable licenses, certifications, and credentials required to provide behavioral health services and operate a criminal justice diversion program under Colorado law and shall demonstrate organizational and staffing capacity to effectively serve individuals with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and low-level justice involvement who are at risk of re-offending., including but not limited to:

4.1.1. Behavioral health service licensure as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment or the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA).

4.1.2. Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment licensure and Controlled Substance License, if applicable.

4.1.3. Compliance with any federal, state, or local regulations applicable to data privacy, reporting, and behavioral health care, including HIPAA.

4.2. Staff Requirements

4.2.1. All individuals providing direct services, clinical oversight, or case management under this contract shall meet the following qualifications:

4.2.1.1. Hold the appropriate professional license or certification required to deliver their assigned services (e.g., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Registered Nurse, etc.)

4.2.1.2. Maintain current, active licensure and good standing with the relevant licensing body throughout the contract term.

4.2.1.3. Complete all required training for program staff, including PREVAIL program orientation, GAIN assessment training, and other program-specific trainings.

4.2.2. The Contractor shall provide to BHA a list of individuals providing direct services and their proof of an active licensure.

4.2.2.1. Deliverable: Proof of Active Licensure (SUD, Controlled Substance, clinical licenses as required)

4.2.2.2. Due Date: Annually, within 30 days of the start of the state fiscal year, or upon renewal of any license or credential

4.2.2.3. Destination: cdhs_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us and BHA Project Manager

4.3. Fidelity Compliance

4.3.1. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards and practices outlined in the PREVAIL Fidelity Implementation Guide. All Contractor staff must adhere to these standards in the delivery of program services.

5. Article 5: Deliverables

5.1.1. Deliverable deadlines occurring after the contract end date are contingent upon contract renewal.

5.1.2. Deadlines may be altered administratively

6. Article 6: Performance Outcome Measures

6.1. Decrease in the severity and/or number of new crimes committed by participants resulting in arrests

6.1.1. In FY 26 (July 01, 2026, to June 30, 2027), 30% of the total enrolled participants shall demonstrate a decrease in the severity and/or number of new crimes committed (based on the history of charges before enrollment).

6.1.1.1. Deliverable: Participant Criminal Justice Outcomes Report (Decrease in severity/number of crimes)

6.1.1.2. Due Date: Annually, within 30 days after the state fiscal year end

6.1.1.3. Destination: cdhs_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us and BHA Project Manager

6.2. Reduce participant harm

6.2.1. In FY 26 (July 01, 2026 to June 30, 2027), for 70% of those enrolled who have met with Case Manager (s) at least three times, Program Staff shall utilize participant input, assessment data, appropriate interventions, direct services, and resource linkage to achieve at least one primary goal identified by participants to reduce individual harm driven by unmet behavioral health needs and/or unmet responsivity factors (i.e., Social Determinants of Health).

6.2.1.1. Deliverable: Participant Harm Reduction Progress Report

6.2.1.2. Due Date: Annually, within 30 days after the state fiscal year end

6.2.1.3. Destination: cdhs_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us and BHA Project Manager

6.3. Increase the number of Diversion Referrals

6.3.1. In FY 26 (July 01, 2026, to June 30, 2027), of the total number of referrals received, a target of 15% shall be Diversion Referrals, as long as efforts to increase diversion referrals do not create participant, program, or community harm.

6.3.1.1. Deliverable: Diversion Referral Tracking Report

6.3.1.2. Due Date: Annually, within 30 days after the state fiscal year end

6.3.1.3. Destination: cdhs_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us and BHA Project Manager

6.4. Increase the number of participants enrolled in the PREVAIL program

6.4.1. In FY 26 (July 01, 2026, to June 30, 2027), a minimum of 60% of all referrals shall be enrolled in program services. This does not include program-declined referrals.

6.4.1.1. Deliverable: Enrollment Tracking Report

6.4.1.2. Due Date: Annually, within 30 days after the state fiscal year end

6.4.1.3. Destination: cdhs_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us and BHA Project Manager image1.jpeg