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Solicitation RFP 20260000273 - Substance Use Disorder (SUD( Assessor and Clinician

Buying Organization Colorado Department of Corrections

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Q1 Question: Scope of Work/Specifications

Exhibit A, Scope of Work and Offeror Questions, I. Statement of Work, B. Scope of Work/Specifications, "The delivery of services is divided into three (3) distinct operational parts, ensuring targeted clinical coverage based on facility needs." Please confirm that the CDOC will accept bids from Offerors proposing to provide only i. Part 1: Statewide Virtual and In-Person Assessor Positions.

Answer: Yes, CDOC will accept bids from offeror(s) for only assessor positions

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Q2 Question: Statement of Work

Exhibit A, Scope of Work and Offeror Questions, Statement of Work, I. Statement of Work, B. Scope of

Work/Specifications, states "The delivery of services is divided into three (3) distinct operational parts, ensuring targeted clinical coverage based on facility needs.

i. Part 1: Statewide Virtual and In-Person Assessor Positions:

a. CDOC is seeking two (2) Statewide assessor positions to provide timely SUD assessments to incarcerated individuals across CDOC facilities.

b. These assessors will utilize a hybrid model of telehealth-based assessments with periodic on-site services to secure equitable access to clinical and reassessment services statewide.

c. Assessors will collaborate closely with SUD leadership to maintain accuracy and clinical consistency across all assessments.

ii. Part 2: Skyline Correctional Facility (The Beacon Program)

a. CDOC is seeking two (2) dedicated SUD clinicians who will be stationed at Skyline Correctional

Facility within the Beacon Program.

b. Clinicians will provide outpatient-based SUD groups and individual sessions to approximately 85 incarcerated individuals who possess a SUD treatment recommendation.

c. Group sessions will utilize a specialized curriculum provided by the SUD program and will run on a daily basis.

d. Therapeutic Community aftercare depending on classifications is possible in the future."

Please confirm the CDOC will accept bids from, and may award contracts to, Offerors proposing to provide only Part 1., only Part 2., or Part 1. and Part 2.

Answer: Yes, CDOC will accept bids from Offeror(s) for only Part 1, only Part 2, or for both Part 1 and

Part 2

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Q3 Question: References to Proposal

The RFP makes numerous references to "proposal," but the Proposal Format and Content Section

(Page 6, Paragraph 11) of the RFP does not indicate where to position the document. Is it the preference of the State for bidders to create a separate document labeled "Proposal" and place it at the beginning of the submission packet or would the State prefer that bidders incorporate all responses into

Section 2 Vendor Questions of Exhibit A?

Answer: Please create a separate proposal document.

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Q4 Question: Facilities

Please identify the specific CDOC facilities where assessor and embedded clinician roles will be deployed, and the anticipated staffing level (FTE count) at each facility.

Answer: Assessors will work from a centralized location to provide onsite and statewide virtual assessments. This will be at Canon Minimum Canters, most likey Four Mile Correctional Center

(FMCC) for the Canon City ares and Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center and Denver Womens

Correctional Facility, also known as the Denver complex. FMCC does not have a SUD FTE at this time.

DRDC has 4 dedicated FTE positions and DWCF has a SUD team. Travel to other statewide facilities may be required inan effort to assist facilities who need additional support. CDOC expects to have the same assessors and clinicians consistently throughout the contract.

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Q5 Question: Assessment Backlog

What is the current size of the outstanding SUD assessment backlog referenced in Section 1, and what volume of assessments is the awarded Offeror expected to complete on an ongoing basis?

Answer: The backlog of assessments can range anywhere from 250-350. The expectation is to complete 4-5 per day with assitional duties of providing reassessments where required.

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Q6 Question: Staff Assignment

Are assessor and clinician roles expected to be filled by separate individuals, or can qualified staff serve in both capacities?

Answer: The assessor and clinician roles are expected to be separate roles for separate individuals.

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Q7 Question: Licensure Q

What are the minimum licensure and certification requirements for assessors versus embedded clinicians (e.g., LAC, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent)?

Answer: The minimum requirements for assessors and clinicians are the same. Preferred credentials include: certified addition specialist (CAS) and preference of a licensed addiction counselor (LAC).

Acceptable credentials include: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinicial Social

Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT). If the candidates do not have a specific addiction credential, they are expected to have experience in substance use disorders and assessments.

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Q8 Question: On-site/Remote Expectation

What is the expected schedule or coverage model for on-site clinicians (e.g., full-time on-site presence, rotating schedule, hybrid remote/on-site split)?

Answer: The expected schedule is Monay through Friay, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Initially the position will be full-time onsite with the possibility of transitioning to a hybrid on-site split model.

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Q9 Question: Pricing Clarification

Is pricing expected on a per-assessment, per-FTE, or other deliverables basis? Please clarify the pricing structure anticipated for Exhibit D.

Answer: The pricing structure expected is per FTE.

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