Colorado Judicial Branch
Outpatient Services Request for Qualifications
Colorado Judicial Department
Outpatient Services Request for Qualifications
Overview
Here you will find information on the Open-Ended Colorado Judicial Department Request for Qualifications for Outpatient Services. This new Open-Ended solicitation will open upon publication and remain open until the closing date indicated on the Electronic Bidding System, unless cancelled or extended by the Department. Submissions may be made at any time during the open period.
Vendors that currently hold an Agreement with the Department for the same or substantially similar services described in this RFQ should not put forward a new Submission Packet more than twelve (12) months prior to the expiration of their existing Agreement. Responses received earlier than twelve (12) months before expiration of the Vendor’s current Agreement will not be considered. If a Vendor with a current Agreement puts forward a new Submission Packet within twelve (12) months of that Agreement’s expiration and receives a new Award, the new Agreement will become effective on the later of (a) the expiration date of the Vendor’s existing Agreement or (b) the date it is signed by both Parties.
This page includes:
- A description of the types of services included as Outpatient Services.
- A link to the Judicial Department Electronic Bidding System.
- Questions and Answers regarding the solicitation and contract process. (add link)
- A list of vendors awarded contracts as a result of this solicitation. (add link)
Services Included in the Outpatient Services Request for Qualifications:
The services listed below are not meant to be all inclusive and instead provide a minimum list of the services the Judicial Departments seeks as a part of the RFQ process. If your company offers additional Services, please respond to the RFQ and include those services in the response.
Treatment Types:
A Treatment Type identifies the behavioral health specialty area associated with a service. It classifies services based on primary focus of intervention, such as Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Substance Use or Special Needs. Treatment Types help organize and align services within funding accounts, task codes and program requirements. All Service Categories (Screenings, Evaluations, Treatment, Non-Clinical Support) can occur within a Treatment Type.
• Substance Use Disorder
• Mental Health
• Co-occurring
• Domestic Violence
• Specialized Needs
Service Categories:
A Service Category is a broad classification that defines the overall purpose and expectations of a service delivered by the vendor. Each category outlines the general nature of the service, including its function, scope and intended outcomes. Service Categories include Screening, Evaluation, Treatment, Non-Clinical Support and Targeted Case Management. They describe what type of service is being delivered at the highest level.
• Screening
• Evaluation
• Treatment
• Non-Clinical Support
• Case Management
Please see our Product Catalog (link) which includes illustrative descriptions of accepted services.
Services not included as a part of this solicitation:
The services listed below are examples of services that are not included as a part of this solicitation.
- Electronic monitoring (continuous transdermal alcohol monitoring, breath alcohol testing, GPS, house arrest, app based phone monitoring)
- Inpatient treatment
- Short term or transitional/emergency housing
- Sober living or recovery residence
- Educational parenting classes for Domestic Relations (DR) cases (level 1, 1.5, 2)
- Polygraph testing services for sex offenders
- Drug testing laboratory services
- Drug testing collection services (hair, urine, oral, sweat patch, saliva, fingernail)
- Sex offense evaluation and treatment
- Sex offense electronic device monitoring
- Peer mentoring/support/coaching services
- GED/vocational training
Colorado Judicial Department Electronic Bidding System:
All open and closed solicitations from the Colorado Judicial Department are posted to the Electronic Bidding System (Bidnet). Interested vendors may register for the system free of charge. The free service includes reviewing the solicitation, submitting questions, and responding to solicitations. The system also offers upgrade options that vendors may choose but are not required to select.
It is the vendor’s responsibility to:
- Ensure that they view and reply to the most complete and current version of the solicitation. Please check for amendments regularly during the RFQ process.
- Ensure that they are familiar with and accept the Judicial Department’s Terms and Conditions.
- Maintain up to date and accurate contact information within the Electronic Bidding System.
- Ensure that responses are submitted in a timely manner