RFP IBEH 2026000213 Driving Under the Influence Counselor Curriculum Training.docx

Request for Proposals Driving Under the Influence Counselor Curriculum Training

RFP IBEH 2026000213

April 10, 2026 Basic Information and Timeline

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Colorado Department of Human Services Solicitation Number: 2026000213 Division of Contracts and Procurement (v. 03/26) Page 1 of 2

A. Quick Resources

1. For questions about this solicitation, contact the Single Point of Contact identified above.

2. For help with Vendor Self Service (ColoradoVSS), contact the Vendor Self Service Help Desk vsshelp@state.co.us or 303-866-6464.

3. For information about doing business with the state of Colorado generally, go to: https://osc.colorado.gov/spco/accesscolorado.

4. The Department is always interested in improving. Please take this survey at any time: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIgv9lgrT3x5AGzcvT1xkvpucrRhhN5QJ23vLcbyfvc2smaw/viewform (We do actually read the responses)

B. Introduction and Background The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) within the Colorado Department of Human Services is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations or individuals to provide statewide training services for counselors delivering impaired-driving education and treatment.

BHA is responsible for the administration and oversight of substance use disorder education and treatment services in Colorado pursuant to C.R.S. § 27-81-105, including impaired-driving education and treatment programs. In addition, the State supports Persistent Drunk Driver (PDD) programming through the Persistent Drunk Driver Cash Fund (C.R.S. § 42-3-303) and statewide impaired-driving policy coordination through the Task Force on Drunk and Impaired Driving (C.R.S. § 42-4-1306).

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify a Contractor capable of providing statewide training services to eligible counselors employed by BHA-endorsed Behavioral Health Entities (BHEs) who deliver court-ordered Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), and Persistent Drunk Driver (PDD) education and treatment services. The resulting contract will support counselor competency, curriculum fidelity, and provider compliance with applicable requirements in 2 CCR 502-1 and C.R.S. § 27-81-106.

Overview of Services BHA is seeking a Contractor to provide statewide training services to eligible counselors employed by BHA–endorsed Behavioral Health Entities (BHEs). This is a train-the-trainer contract. Services are limited to the delivery of training that prepares eligible counselors to provide court-ordered Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), and Persistent Drunk Driver (PDD) education and treatment services in accordance with 2 CCR 502-1. The Contractor shall not provide direct education or treatment services to individuals with impaired-driving offenses under this contract.

Colorado law requires impaired-driving education and treatment for individuals convicted of driving under the influence. Courts and the Division of Motor Vehicles assign individuals to specific education and treatment tracks based on offense type, prior history, and statutory requirements, including prescribed hours of instruction and treatment.

Training delivered under this contract includes:

1. Impaired-driving education and treatment training aligned with 2 CCR 502-1, including

· Level I Education, Level II Education, Level II Treatment, and

· Training that addresses Persistent Drunk Driver (PDD) populations

2. Interlock Enhancement Counseling (IEC) training, to support provider implementation of IEC services in accordance with applicable requirements. IEC is proprietary and license-restricted.

· (IEC) is the specific training required under this solicitation. IEC was developed by Timken, Nandi, and Marques for DUI/ DWAI individuals who have alcohol ignition interlock devices installed in their vehicles, and is incorporated by reference in Colorado rule 2 CCR 502-1.

· Accordingly, proposers must possess, or demonstrate the ability to obtain authorization to conduct training.

Training shall utilize curricula that are evidence-based, reflect best practices, and align with State requirements. Where proprietary curricula are used, the Contractor is responsible for maintaining all required authorizations and permissions to deliver such curricula.

All training requirements, delivery expectations, and performance deliverables are described in the Statement of Work (Exhibit A). Services are to be delivered within the defined funding limitations, including an annual maximum contract amount of $49,000, subject to available appropriations.

C. How to Submit a Proposal

1. In General. Email the proposal, Signature Page, and any other required documents in one zip file as an attachment to this email address: RFP_IBE.9s9e7qsxmm05kbv2@u.box.com. Please be aware of email server file size limitations. The maximum file size the Department can accept is 15 GB.

2. Only Attachments. Only the zip file goes through. The Department cannot see any text or messages sent to the email address identified above. Written questions may be emailed to the Single Point of Contact.

3. File Names. The zip file name should start with the solicitation type, solicitation number, and vendor name (e.g., “RFP 2024000XXX Vendor Name…”). Vendors may include additional information in the zip file name.

4. Timing. The zip file typically uploads within five minutes; however, vendors should submit zip files at least thirty minutes prior to any deadline to ensure the file is received.

5. Confirmation. Vendors will receive an email confirmation from box.com that the zip file was uploaded correctly. If not, please contact the Single Point of Contact.

6. No Encryption. Do not encrypt emails sent to the submission email as it may prevent full submission.

7. Pre-bid Conference. There will not be a pre-bid conference.

8. Questions. Vendors may submit questions by email to the Single Point of Contact prior to the Questions Due Date identified in the Basic Information and Timeline above. The Department may answer some, all, or none of the questions asked by posting them publicly.

9. Late Proposals will not be accepted unless specifically allowed by rule and at the Department’s sole discretion.

D. Proposal Format

a. Maximum Length. Proposals should not exceed five (5) pages in length. The Department may evaluate proposals negatively if this page limit is not followed.

This page count excludes;

i. Completed Exhibit B - Budget Template; and

ii. Documentation demonstrating authorization to use any required copyright-protected or license-restricted curricula, as required by the curriculum author or right holders.

b. Offerors should ensure that all sections are clearly labeled and organized as outlined below, in Section E. Proposal Content.

i. Well-structured, comprehensive proposals will facilitate a smoother review and demonstrate your organization's qualifications and readiness to achieve the program's goals.

3. Please complete and return section L. Signature Page.

E. Proposal Content: Please address all questions below in your proposal submission. Responses should be clear, concise, and directly address the requested information in alignment with Exhibit A - SOW.

a. Organizational Capacity and Experience (15%):

Suggested page limit: 1 page

i. Describe your organization's experience delivering train-the-trainer instruction for impaired-driving education and treatment services. At a minimum, include:

1. Experience training behavioral health professionals (not offenders) to deliver DUI and DWAI education and treatment services;

2. Experience delivering statewide training programs, including virtual delivery; and

3. Experience ensuring curriculum fidelity and regulatory alignment for impaired-driving education and treatment programs.

b. Address both training components described below: 1) DUI/DWAI education and treatment, and 2) Interlock Enhancement Counseling (IEC) training.

i. DUI/ DWAI Training Approach and Curriculum (15%):

Suggested page limit: 1 page

1. Describe your proposed approach to delivering impaired-driving education and treatment training services. At a minimum, include:

a. The DUI/DWAI curriculum(s) you propose to use and how they reflect evidence-based or best practice approaches;

b. How your training aligns with the requirements of 2 CCR 502-1, including preparation of counselors to deliver Level I education, Level II Education, Level II Treatment, and services for Persistent Drunk Driver (PDD) populations; and

c. How you ensure curriculum fidelity and consistency across training delivery.

ii. Mandatory Requirement: Interlock Enhancement Counseling (IEC) Training and Authorization (15%) Suggested page limit: 1/2 page

1. Describe your approach to delivering Interlock Enhancement Counseling (IEC) training as a distinct training component under this solicitation. At a minimum, include:

a. Experience delivering IEC training;

b. Your approach to preparing providers to implement IEC services in alignment with applicable requirements.

2. Required Documentation: Interlock Enhancement Counseling (IEC) is the specific training required under this solicitation. IEC was developed by Timken, Nandi, and Marques for DUI/ DWAI individuals who have alcohol ignition interlock devices installed in their vehicles, and is incorporated by reference in Colorado rule 2 CCR 502-1.

a. Bidders must be currently authorized to deliver Interlock Enhancement Counseling (IEC) training at the time of proposal submission. Documentation demonstrating authorization must be submitted as an attachment and does not count toward the proposal page limit.

c. Training Delivery Model (15%):

Suggested page limit: 1 page

i. Describe your proposed approach to delivering the required training services in a live, virtual environment, include:

1. How training will be structured to support participant engagement, attendance verification, and learning accountability; and

2. How training delivery will be managed to ensure consistency, quality, and successful completion of required training hours

3. Verifying counselor eligibility and prerequisite requirements prior to training participation;

4. Coordinating with Behavioral Health Administration and other designated stakeholders, as applicable; and

5. Tracking, documenting, and reporting training participation and completion in accordance with Exhibit A - Statement of Work.

ii. Note: Do not restate the Statement of Work. Focus on how your approach aligns with requirements.

d. Trainer Qualifications and Staffing (15%):

Suggested page limit: 1/2 page

i. Describe the qualifications of the trainers who would deliver services under this contract, including:

1. Relevant professional credentials, certifications, or approvals;

2. Experience delivering impaired-driving education and treatment training; and

3. Experience providing train-the-trainer instruction to behavioral health professionals.

ii. Note: Resumes may be summarized within the narrative; full resumes are not required unless specifically requested by the Department.

e. Budget Submission (25%): Complete and return Exhibit B - Budget Template, outlining all essential costs related to implementing the PDD training, which you expect to be reimbursed for.

i. Each budget line item should be clearly described and supported by accurate math, and should align with the services and deliverables described in Exhibit A - Statement of Work.

1. The FY 2027 Budget period runs from 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027. The FY 2027 budget period will begin when the contract is fully executed and ends on 6/30/2027.

2. The annual award amount cannot exceed $49,000. If your submitted budget exceeds this amount, it may not be considered for award.

ii. Budgets will be evaluated on allowable, reasonable, and allocable costs in accordance with State regulations and program requirements. Additional details on allowable and unallowable costs are defined in Exhibit A - SOW, Section 4.2.

1. Allowable costs are those necessary and appropriate to support the objectives of the Driving Under the Influence Counselor Curriculum Training program.

2. Reasonable costs reflect cost-effective, consistent with market rates, and reflective of sound business practices.

3. Allocable costs directly benefit the Driving Under the Influence Counselor Curriculum Training and are distributed in proportion to the benefit received. (e.g., the portion of a staff member's salary attributable to the progress of the work or travel expenses incurred for program-related activities).

f. Additional Information:

i. Offeror may apply its agency’s federally negotiated indirect rate, if any, or elect to charge a 15% de minimis indirect rate of modified total indirect costs as defined in CFR 200.68. For indirect rates greater than 15%, please submit your current indirect rate letter with this application.

F. Demographic Form

1. In an effort to best comply with Colorado Procurement Code rule R-24-103-901 re maximizing opportunities, we like to gather certain voluntary demographic information from potential vendors where possible. This is entirely voluntary and does not affect an organization’s application/proposal/quote/bid or contract whatsoever in any way. It is not taken into consideration in this procurement process or reviewed by evaluators in this process. The information gathered is submitted directly to a data gathering team at CDHS who provide general statistics on outcomes and trends to CDHS Contracts & Procurement leadership on approximately a quarterly basis so that this leadership can look for ways to generally and overall maximize opportunities as described in the Code. Please fill out the following form regarding your organization’s demographic information if and to whatever extent you are willing. This is again entirely voluntary and has no impact on your potential work for the State: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/219f6db8803b4994afb9bf70e84fa421 G. How Proposals are Evaluated

a. In General. The Department will identify the proposal(s) most advantageous to the State through an objective and competitive process. A committee will review all acceptable proposals and may request more information or clarifications from any vendor. The committee will then recommend one or more proposals for award. The Single Point of Contact will notify all vendors of the final decision.

b. Mandatory Criteria. The Department may identify mandatory criteria. However, the Department reserves the right to waive mandatory requirements pursuant to Rule 24-103-301-03.

c. Evaluation Factors. The Department may evaluate proposals based on the information requested or referenced in the proposal content section, or as noted throughout the solicitation.

d. References. The Department may contact references, whether provided or not, and also consider them as part of the evaluation.

e. Standard Contracting Terms. Vendors must submit any requested changes to the attached standard CDHS Contract/PO terms and conditions and exhibits ("State Agreement Pieces") in redline with their submission. These terms are difficult to modify and the State does not guarantee acceptance of any changes, even after a notice of intent to award. Requested modifications increase risk and cost to the State, which may negatively impact any evaluation or award. Changes also significantly delay contract execution, as approvals are required from multiple State agencies (e.g., DPA, AG, OIT, CDHS). If no exceptions are noted, the Vendor accepts the State's terms as-is. A notice of intent to award does not imply acceptance of any proposed changes.

H. Ethics and Accessibility

a. Any person involved in the purchasing process for the State, any end users of such goods and services, any vendor or contractor that does business with the state, and any other interested third parties to the procurement process shall enhance the proficiency and stature of the purchasing process by adhering to the highest standards of ethical behavior.

b. Accessibility Requirements. All work performed as a result of this solicitation must comply with all applicable provisions of §§24-85-101, et seq., C.R.S., and the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability, as established by the Office Of Information Technology pursuant to Section §24-85-103 (2.5), C.R.S. and 3) all State of Colorado technology standards related to technology accessibility and with Level AA of the most current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), incorporated in the State of Colorado technology standards.

I. Administrative Information

a. Communication. All communication regarding this solicitation must be done through the Single Point of Contact identified above. Unauthorized contact with any Department personnel other than the Single Point of Contact regarding this solicitation is prohibited and may result in disqualification.

b. Notices. The Department may modify this solicitation by posting changes via the Colorado VSS website. All communications will be posted on the VSS, www.colorado.gov/vss , and/or through a direct email from the Single Point of Contact.

c. Modifications of Proposals. Proposals may be modified or withdrawn by the vendor prior to the established proposal due date and time.

d. Public Opening. On the date and time shown above, the Department will hold a public opening pursuant to Rule 24-103-201-13. Vendors may request an accommodation to attend the public opening from the Department.

e. Presentations or Site Visits. At the Department’s sole discretion, the Department may request presentations or site visits. Vendors should not, however, prepare the proposal with the assumption that an opportunity for oral presentations or revisions will be offered.

f. Acceptance of solicitation terms. A proposal submitted in response to this solicitation shall constitute a binding offer and acknowledgment that all terms and conditions of this solicitation are accepted. Vendors must identify any variations between its proposal and the solicitation. Failure to do so shall be deemed a waiver of any rights to subsequently modify the terms of performance.

g. Contract. Vendors must agree to the State’s contract terms, found here: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/procurement or as an exhibit to this solicitation. Please note that any referenced or attached model contract lists the State’s standard required legal provisions but may not include the specific scope of work and other specific terms or requirements for this solicitation. Vendors must review any attached contract terms and note any exceptions. If no exceptions are noted, Vendor is indicating an intent to accept the terms as-is. Modifications to the State’s contract terms constitute increased risk and costs to the State. Therefore, Vendor’s noted exceptions may be considered in any evaluation.

h. Award. The Department will notify all vendors who submitted a proposal when it issues a Notice of Intent to Award. The awarded vendor(s) must act in good faith to execute an agreement on or before the Anticipated Contract Start Date identified above. If this date is not met, through no fault of the State, the State, at its sole discretion, may cancel the Notice of Intent to Award.

i. Protests. Any actual or prospective vendor who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of a contract may protest to Lauren Ingalls (email to lauren.ingalls@state.co.us), Procurement Director, Division of Contracts and Procurement, Department of Human Services. The protest shall be submitted in writing within ten business days after such aggrieved person knows, or should have known, of the facts giving rise thereto.

j. CORE Registration. Unless otherwise noted, before the Department can award to any vendor, that vendor must be registered in CORE, which can be completed through Vendor Self Service at www.colorado.gov/vss.

k. EFT. Awarded vendors are encouraged to sign up for EFT transfers.

l. Secretary of State Registration. Before Contract execution, the awarded vendor must be registered to do business in the State of Colorado. If a vendor is a foreign corporation (formed under a statute or common law in a jurisdiction other than Colorado) or other foreign entity transacting business in the State of Colorado, it shall warrant that it currently has obtained and shall maintain any applicable certificate of authority to transact business in the State of Colorado and has designated a registered agent in Colorado to accept service of process.

m. System for Award Management. Before Contract execution, the awarded vendor(s) must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

n. Confidentiality. The State of Colorado is subject to the requirements of §24-72-200.1, C.R.S., et seq., Colorado Open Records Act. Anything submitted by a vendor is likely to become public information. Vendors may submit, as a part of its solicitation response, a written request for classification of certain portions of the proposal as confidential information pursuant to Colorado Procurement Code R-24-101-401-03. Material for which confidentiality has been requested shall be readily identifiable and separable from other portions of the solicitation to facilitate public inspection of the non-confidential portion of the solicitation response, if it is not, the confidentiality request will not be considered. Commingling of confidential and non-confidential information is not acceptable and any confidentiality request made in this fashion will not be considered. In no event shall an entire proposal be classified as confidential. Marking an entire proposal as confidential is a confidentiality request that will not be considered. Price information will not be considered confidential. In addition to complying with the aforementioned restrictions, in order for the confidentiality request to be considered, the vendor must include the rationale for the request to classify portions as confidential, as specified in the Colorado Procurement Code R-24-101-401-03, specifying by line which section of §24-72-204, C.R.S. is the purported authority for the requested confidentiality determination ("Confidentiality Request Justification"). The confidentiality request shall also include both a proposed redacted version and an unredacted version of the submission. The Procurement Official or his or her designee shall determine if the information identified in the Offeror’s request is exempt from disclosure in accordance with §24-72-204, C.R.S., and shall inform the Offeror in writing of his or her determination. If the Offeror does not agree with the determination, the Offeror may protest the determination in accordance with article 109 of the Colorado Procurement Code and the terms of this solicitation. Reference Procurement Rule R-24-101-401-03. A confidentiality request, even if granted, will not render any potential later mutually-negotiated contract terms confidential, as such a resulting contract would be a matter of public record.

o. Background Checks. Pursuant to C.R.S. §27-90-111 and Department policy, any vendor, and its agent(s), who has direct contact with vulnerable persons in a state-operated facility, or who provides state-funded services that involve direct contact with vulnerable persons in the vulnerable person’s home or residence, shall:

i. submit to and successfully pass a criminal background check, and

ii. report any arrests, charges, or summonses for any disqualifying offense as specified by C.R.S. §27-90-111 to the Department.

p. Proposal Prices. Estimated proposal prices are not acceptable. Best and final offers may be considered in determining the apparent successful vendor. Proposals shall be firm for a period of not less than 180 calendar days from the date of award.

q. Cancellation. A solicitation may be cancelled only when there are cogent and compelling reasons to believe that the cancellation of the solicitation is in the state's best interest. An award of a contract under a solicitation may be cancelled, in whole or in part, when the procurement official determines in writing that such action is in the state's best interest.

r. Costs. The Department is not liable for any cost incurred by vendors prior to any formal contract, purchase order, or other agreement. No property interest of any nature shall occur until a contract is signed by all concerned parties.

s. Proposal Rejection. The Department may reject a proposal, waive informalities, and minor irregularities, or accept any portion.

t. Tax ID. Any tax identification number provided must be that of the vendor responding to the solicitation. The vendor must be a legal entity with the legal right to contract.

u. News Releases. Vendors may not issue any news releases pertaining to this solicitation without the Department’s prior written approval.

v. Taxes. The Department is exempt from all federal excise taxes under Chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code (Registration No. 84-730123K) and from all state and local government use taxes C.R.S. §39-26-114(a). The Colorado State and Local Sales Tax Exemption Number is 98-02565. When materials are purchased in certain political subdivisions (for example - City of Denver), the vendor may be required to pay sales tax even though the ultimate product or service is provided to the State of Colorado. This sales tax will not be reimbursed by the State.

w. E-Verify. Vendors must participate in the federal E-Verify program or the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Program as required by C.R.S. §8-17.5-101.

x. Services Outside of Colorado or the United States. Vendors must disclose services performed outside of Colorado or the United States as required by C.R.S. §24-102-206.

y. Notice to NonResident Bidders. If a nonresident vendor is from a state that provides a bidding preference to vendors from that state, then a comparable percentage disadvantage will be applied to the bid of that nonresident vendor pursuant to C.R.S. §24-103-908. The vendor may obtain additional information from the department of personnel's website.

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J. Exhibit List

a. Exhibit A - Statement of Work (All Offerors must review this document for complete details on Activities, Services, and Responsibilities.)

b. Exhibit B - Budget Template (Complete and Return)

c. Exhibit C - Miscellaneous Provisions (For Review Only)

d. Exhibit D - HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA), (For Review Only) Exhibit E – State of Colorado Purchase Order Terms and Conditions found at https://osc.colorado.gov/spco/central-contracts-unit/purchase-order-terms-conditions/state-of-colorado-purchase-order-terms (Not an attachment but a website)

K. References & Resources: All linked web resources found within this Request for Proposals are also included here for convenience:

a. Information for DUI service providers: https://bha.colorado.gov/for-service-providers/information-for-dui-service-providers

b. DUI Legal Supplement: Driving With Care - Alcohol & Other Drug-Impaired Driving Colorado Laws supplement for Colorado-specific legal information regarding DUI Level I and Level II Education programs.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9eaXW7_92zSZFdzVjFVQWk0MkE/view?resourcekey=0-9ukD3TFKxG2SrPgfAm0RjA

c. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV): https://noduicolorado.org/dmv/

d. CCR 502-1-1.2 General Definition for IEC: Interlock Enhancement Counseling”, or “IEC,” means the evidence-based intervention curriculum which combines cognitive behavioral treatment with motivational interviewing/motivational enhancement as a treatment intervention. IEC was developed by Timken, Nandi, and Marques for DUI/DWAI individuals who have alcohol ignition interlock devices installed in their vehicles (July 2012), which is incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. This curriculum is available to providers of DUI/DWAI services at no cost through the BHA. A copy of the curriculum is available for inspection at the Behavioral Health Administration headquarters, 710 S. Ash Street, Unit C140, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.

e. C.R.S. § 27-81-105 - Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 27 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE - ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS.

https://law.justia.com/codes/colorado/title-27/alcohol-and-substance-use-alcohol-and-substance-use-disorders/article-81/section-27-81-105/

f. C.R.S. § 42-3-303 - Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 42, Part 3 - FEES AND CASH FUNDS. Section 42-3-303 - Persistent drunk driver cash fund - programs to deter persistent drunk drivers.

https://law.justia.com/codes/colorado/title-42/taxation/article-3/part-3/section-42-3-303/

g. C.R.S. § 42-4-1301 - Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 42 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC. https://www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/File/Court_Probation/Supreme_Court/Committees/Criminal_Jury_Instructions/CHAPTER_42MotorVehiclesandTraffic.pdf

h. C.R.S. § 42-4-1306 - Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 42 - VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, Part 13 - ALCOHOL AND DRUG OFFENSES.

https://law.justia.com/codes/colorado/title-42/regulation-of-vehicles-and-traffic/article-4/part-13/

i. 2 CCR 502-1 - Code of Colorado Regulations governing Behavioral Health services. See sections 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/DisplayRule.do?action=ruleinfo&ruleId=2157

L. Signature Page The vendor must complete and submit the Signature Page along with the bid.

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