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Insurance
Contractor shall maintain the following insurance if
indicated with “Yes,” as further described in §10:
Worker’s Compensation: Yes
General Liability: Yes
Automobile Liability: Yes
Protected Information: Yes
Professional Liability Insurance: Yes
Cyber/Net. Security-Privacy Liability Insurance: No
Crime Insurance: No
Miscellaneous
Authority to enter into this Contract exists in: C.R.S. § 27-
80-106.
Law-Specified Vendor Statute (if any): N/A
Procurement Method: Exempt
Solicitation Number (if any): NA
State Representative
Stephen Peng, Chief Financial Officer, Behavioral
Health Administration
701 S. Ash Street, Unit C140, Denver, CO 80246
303-874-8532 | stephen.peng@state.co.us
Contractor Representative
Elizabeeth Sanchez, Commander
Eagle County Jail
885 E. Chambers Ave.
Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-8541/elizabeth.sanchez@eaglecounty.us
Exhibits
The following Exhibits are attached and incorporated into this Contract:
Exhibit A - Statement of Work
Exhibit B - Budget
Exhibit C - Miscellaneous Provisions
Exhibit D - HIPA BAA/QSOA
Contract Purpose
In accordance with the provisions of this Contract and its exhibits and attachments, the Contractor shall provide substance
abuse and mental health treatment in the Eagle County Jail.
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THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS CONTRACT
Each person signing this Contract represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to
execute this Contract and to bind the Party authorizing his or her signature.
CONTRACTOR
Eagle County Colorado for the use and benefit of Eagle
County Sheriff's Department
______________________________________________
By: Jeff Schroll, County Manager
Date: _________________________
STATE OF COLORADO
Jared S. Polis, Governor
Department of Human Services
Michelle Barnes, Executive Director
______________________________________________
Behavioral Health Administration
Date: _________________________
2nd State or Contractor Signature if Needed
______________________________________________
By: Name & Title of Person Signing for Signatory
Date: _________________________
LEGAL REVIEW
Philip J. Weiser, Attorney General
By:_______________________________________________
Assistant Attorney General
Date: _________________________
In accordance with §24-30-202 C.R.S., this Contract is not valid until signed and dated below by the State Controller or
an authorized delegate.
STATE CONTROLLER
Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD
By:___________________________________________
Andrea Eurich/Toni Williamson/Telly Belton
Effective Date:_____________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SIGNATURE AND COVER PAGES…………………………………………………………….1
1. PARTIES……………………………………………………………………………………….4
2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE……………………..………..……………………………...4
3. DEFINITIONS………………………………………………………………………………….6
4. STATEMENT OF WORK………………………………………………………………..10
5. PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR……………………..…………………………………….10
6. REPORTING-NOTIFICATION………………………………………………………………12
7. CONTRACTOR RECORDS……………………………………………………...…………..13
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-STATE RECORDS……………………………………14
9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST…………………………………………………………………16
10. INSURANCE…………………………………………………………………..…………….17
11. BREACH OF CONTRACT………………………………………………………………….19
12. REMEDIES……………………………………………………………………..…………20
13. STATE’S RIGHT OF REMOVAL………………………………………………...……..22
14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION……………………………………………………..………….22
15. NOTICES AND REPRESENTATIVES…………………………………….………………23
16. RIGHTS IN WORK PRODUCT AND OTHER INFORMATION…………..……………..23
17. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM……………..……….…………..25
18. GENERAL PROVISIONS…………………………………………………………………..25
19. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS (COLORADO FISCAL RULE 3-3)……….……30
20. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PROVISIONS………………………..……..33
21. SAMPLE OPTION LETTER (IF APPLICABLE)…………………………………………36
1. PARTIES
This Contract is entered into by and between Contractor named on the Signature and
Cover Pages for this Contract (the “Contractor”), and the STATE OF COLORADO acting by
and through the Department of Human Services (the “State” or “CDHS”). Contractor and the
State agree to the terms and conditions in this Contract.
2. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE
A. Effective Date
This Contract shall not be valid or enforceable until the Effective Date. The State shall
not be bound by any provision of this Contract before the Effective Date, and shall have no
obligation to pay Contractor for any Work performed or expense incurred before the Effective
Date or after the expiration or sooner termination of this Contract.
B. Initial Term
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The Parties’ respective performances under this Contract shall commence on the Contract
Performance Beginning Date shown on the Signature and Cover Pages for this Contract and shall
terminate on the Initial Contract Expiration Date shown on the Signature and Cover Pages for
this Contract (the “Initial Term”) unless sooner terminated or further extended in accordance
with the terms of this Contract.
C. Extension Terms - State’s Option
If the Signature and Cover Pages for this Contract shows that the State has the Option to
Extend Term, then the State, at its discretion, shall have the option to extend the performance
under this Contract beyond the Initial Term for a period, or for successive periods, at the same
rates and under the same terms specified in the Contract (each such period an “Extension
Term”). In order to exercise this option, the State shall provide written notice to Contractor in a
form substantially equivalent to §21 “Sample Option Letter.” The State may include and
incorporate a revised budget with the option letter, as long as the revised budget does not
unilaterally change rates or terms specified in the Contract. Except as stated in §2.D, the total
duration of this Contract, including the exercise of any options to extend, shall not exceed 5
years from its Performance Beginning Date, or the number of years specified on the Signature
and Cover Pages if such number is less than 5 years, absent prior approval from the Chief
Procurement Officer in accordance with the Colorado Procurement Code.
D. End of Term Extension
If this Contract approaches the end of its Initial Term, or any Extension Term then in
place, the State, at its discretion, upon written notice to Contractor as provided in §15, may
unilaterally extend such Initial Term or Extension Term for a period not to exceed 2 months (an
“End of Term Extension” or “Holdover”), regardless of whether additional Extension Terms are
available or not. Any such extension shall be under the same terms and conditions of the
operative Contract including, but not limited to, prices, rates, and service delivery requirements.
The provisions of this Contract in effect when such notice is given shall remain in effect during
the End of Term Extension. The End of Term Extension shall automatically terminate upon
execution of a replacement contract or modification extending the total term of the Contract.
E. Early Termination in the Public Interest
The State is entering into this Contract to serve the public interest of the State of
Colorado as determined by its Governor, General Assembly, or Courts. If this Contract ceases to
further the public interest of the State, the State, in its discretion, may terminate this Contract in
whole or in part. A determination that this Contract should be terminated in the public interest
shall not be equivalent to a State right to terminate for convenience. This subsection shall not
apply to a termination of this Contract by the State for Breach of Contract by Contractor, which
shall be governed by §12.A.i.
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i. Method and Content
The State shall notify Contractor of such termination in accordance with §15. The notice
shall specify the effective date of the termination and whether it affects all or a portion of this
Contract, and shall include, to the extent practicable, the public interest justification for the
termination.
ii. Obligations and Rights
Upon receipt of a termination notice for termination in the public interest, Contractor
shall be subject to the rights and obligations set forth in §12.A.i.a.
iii. Payments
If the State terminates this Contract in the public interest, the State shall pay Contractor
an amount equal to the percentage of the total reimbursement payable under this Contract that
corresponds to the percentage of Work satisfactorily completed and accepted, as determined by
the State, less payments previously made. Additionally, if this Contract is less than 60%
completed, as determined by the State, the State may reimburse Contractor for a portion of actual
out-of-pocket expenses, not otherwise reimbursed under this Contract, incurred by Contractor
which are directly attributable to the uncompleted portion of Contractor’s obligations, provided
that the sum of any and all reimbursement shall not exceed the maximum amount payable to
Contractor hereunder.
3. DEFINITIONS
The following terms shall be construed and interpreted as follows:
A. “Breach of Contract” means the failure of a Party to perform any of its obligations
in accordance with this Contract, in whole or in part or in a timely or satisfactory manner. The
institution of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar law, by or
against Contractor, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer for Contractor or any of its
property, which is not vacated or fully stayed within 30 days after the institution of such
proceeding, shall also constitute a breach. If Contractor is debarred or suspended under §24-109-
105, C.R.S. at any time during the term of this Contract, then such debarment or suspension shall
constitute a breach.
B. “Business Day” means any day in which the State is open and conducting
business, but shall not include Saturday, Sunday or any day on which the State observes one of
the holidays as listed in §24-11-101(1) C.R.S.
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C. “Chief Procurement Officer” means the individual to whom the Executive
Director has delegated his or her authority pursuant to §24-102-202, C.R.S. to procure or
supervise the procurement of all supplies and services needed by the state.
D. “CJI” means criminal justice information collected by criminal justice agencies
needed for the performance of their authorized functions, including, without limitation, all
information defined as criminal justice information by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal
Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy, as amended and
all Criminal Justice Records as defined under 24-72-302 C.R.S.
E. “Contract” means this agreement, including all attached Exhibits, all documents
incorporated by reference, all referenced statutes, rules and cited authorities, and any future
modifications thereto. For purposes of clarification and the removal of any doubt, subject to any
future modifications thereto, the Signature and Cover Pages and Sections 1 through 21, as
identified in the Table of Contents herein above, shall constitute the “main body” of this Contract
exclusively.
F. “Contract Funds” means the funds that have been appropriated, designated,
encumbered, or otherwise made available for payment by the State under this Contract.
G. “CORA” means the Colorado Open Records Act, §§24-72-200.1 et. seq., C.R.S.
H. “Deliverable” means the outcome to be achieved or output to be provided, in the
form of a tangible object or software that is produced as a result of Contractor’s Work that is
intended to be delivered to the State by the Contractor.
I. “Effective Date” means the date on which this Contract is approved and signed by
the Colorado State Controller or designee, as shown on the Signature Page for this Contract. If
this Contract is for a Major Information Technology Project, as defined in §24-37.5-102(2.6),
then Effective Date of this Contract shall be the later of the date on which this Contract is
approved and signed by the State’s Chief Information Officer or authorized delegate or the date
on which this Contract is approved and signed by the State Controller or authorized delegate, as
shown on the Signature and Cover Page for this Contract.
J. “End of Term Extension” means the time period defined in §2.D.
K. “Exhibits” means the exhibits and attachments included with this Contract as
shown on the Signature and Cover Pages for this Contract..
L. “Extension Term” means the time period defined in §2.C.
M. “Goods” means any movable material acquired, produced, or delivered by
Contractor as set forth in this Contract and shall include any movable material acquired,
produced, or delivered by Contractor in connection with the Services.
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N. “Incident” means any accidental or deliberate event that results in or constitutes
an imminent threat of the unauthorized access, loss, disclosure, modification, disruption, or
destruction of any communications or information resources of the State, which are included as
part of the Work, as described in §§24-37.5-401, et. seq., C.R.S. Incidents include, without
limitation, (i) successful attempts to gain unauthorized access to a State system or State Records
regardless of where such information is located; (ii) unwanted disruption or denial of service;
(iii) the unauthorized use of a State system for the processing or storage of data; or (iv) changes
to State system hardware, firmware, or software characteristics without the State’s knowledge,
instruction, or consent.
O. “Initial Term” means the time period defined in §2.B.
P. “Party” means the State or Contractor, and “Parties” means both the State and
Contractor.
Q. “PCI” means payment card information including any data related to credit card
holders’ names, credit card numbers, or other credit card information as may be protected by
state or federal law.
R. “PHI” means any individually identifiable health information, transmitted or
maintained in electronic or any form or medium, including but not limited to demographic
information,, (i) that relates to the past, present or future physical or mental 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 (ii) that identifies the individual or with respect
to which there is a reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify the
individual. PHI includes, but is not limited to, any information defined as Individually
Identifiable Health Information by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act.
S.. “PII” means personally identifiable information including, without limitation, any
information maintained by the State about an individual that 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; and any other information that is linked or linkable to an
individual, such as medical, educational, financial, and employment information. PII includes,
but is not limited to, all information defined as personally identifiable information in §24-72-501
and 24-73-101, C.R.S. “PII” shall also mean “personal identifying information” as set forth in §
24-72-102, et. Seq., C.R.S.
T. “Services” means the services to be performed by Contractor as set forth in this
Contract, and shall include any services to be rendered by Contractor in connection with the
Goods.
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U. “State Confidential Information” means any and all State Records not subject to
disclosure under CORA. State Confidential Information shall include, but is not limited to, PII,
PHI, PCI, Tax Information, CJI, Educational Records, Substance Use Disorder Information, and
State personnel records not subject to disclosure under CORA. State Confidential Information
shall not include information or data concerning individuals that is not deemed confidential but
nevertheless belongs to the State, which has been communicated, furnished, or disclosed by the
State to Contractor which (i) is subject to disclosure pursuant to CORA; (ii) is already known to
Contractor without restrictions at the time of its disclosure to Contractor; (iii) is or subsequently
becomes publicly available without breach of any obligation owed by Contractor to the State;
(iv) is disclosed to Contractor, without confidentiality obligations, by a third party who has the
right to disclose such information; or (v) was independently developed without reliance on any
State Confidential Information.
V. “State Fiscal Rules” means the fiscal rules promulgated by the Colorado State
Controller pursuant to §24-30-202(13)(a), C.R.S.
W. “State Fiscal Year” means a 12 month period beginning on July 1 of each
calendar year and ending on June 30 of the following calendar year. If a single calendar year
follows the term, then it means the State Fiscal Year ending in that calendar year.
X. “State Records” means any and all State data, information, and records,
regardless of physical form, including, but not limited to, information subject to disclosure under
CORA.
Y. “Subcontractor” means any third-parties engaged by Contractor to aid in
performance of the Work.
Z. “Tax Information” means federal and State of Colorado tax information
including, without limitation, federal and State tax returns, return information, and such other
tax-related information as may be protected by federal and State law and regulation. Tax
Information includes, but is not limited to all information defined as federal tax information in
Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075.
AA. “Work” means the Goods delivered and Services performed pursuant to this
Contract.
BB. “Work Product” means the tangible and intangible results of the Work, whether
finished or unfinished, including drafts. Work Product includes, but is not limited to, documents,
text, software (including source code), research, reports, proposals, specifications, plans, notes,
studies, data, images, photographs, negatives, pictures, drawings, designs, models, surveys,
maps, materials, ideas, concepts, know-how, and any other results of the Work. “Work Product”
does not include any material that was developed prior to the Effective Date that is used, without
modification, in the performance of the Work.
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Any other term used in this Contract that is defined in an Exhibit shall be construed and
interpreted as defined in that Exhibit.
4. STATEMENT OF WORK
Contractor shall complete the Work as described in this Contract and in accordance with
the provisions of the Exhibits. The State shall have no liability to compensate Contractor for the
delivery of any goods or the performance of any services that are not specifically set forth in this
Contract.
5. PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR
A. Maximum Amount
Payments to Contractor are limited to the unpaid, obligated balance of the Contract
Funds. The State shall not pay Contractor any amount under this Contract that exceeds the
Contract Maximum for that term shown on the Signature and Cover Pages for this Contract.
B. Payment Procedures
i. Invoices and Payment
a. The State shall pay Contractor in the amounts and in accordance
with the Exhibits.
b. Contractor shall initiate payment requests by invoice to the State,
in a form and manner approved by the State. Invoicing is a material component of Contract
performance and corresponding Deliverables. Invoices shall be due to the State within 45 days of
work performed by the Contractor, unless otherwise stated in the Exhibits hereto. Invoicing shall
be done accurately and per any specifications set forth in the Exhibits hereto. Time is of the
essence in this regard. If Contractor fails to timely and/or properly invoice the State, the State
may not be obligated to pay the bill resulting from said invoice. Failure to timely and/or properly
invoice the State is a material breach of this Contract which would be cause for the State to
refuse payment and/or terminate the contract on these grounds in whole or in part, at the State’s
discretion.
c. The State shall pay each invoice within 45 days following the
State’s receipt of that invoice, so long as the amount invoiced correctly represents Work
completed by Contractor and previously accepted by the State during the term that the invoice
covers. If the State determines that the amount of any invoice is not correct, then Contractor shall
make all changes necessary to correct that invoice.
d. The acceptance of an invoice shall not constitute acceptance of any
Work performed or deliverables provided under the Contract.
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ii. Interest
Amounts not paid by the State within 45 days of the State’s acceptance of the invoice
shall bear interest on the unpaid balance beginning on the 45th day at the rate of 1% per month,
as required by §24-30-202(24)(a), C.R.S., until paid in full; provided, however, that interest shall
not accrue on unpaid amounts that the State disputes in writing. Contractor shall invoice the State
separately for accrued interest on delinquent amounts, and the invoice shall reference the
delinquent payment, the number of day’s interest to be paid and the interest rate.
iii. Payment Disputes
If Contractor disputes any calculation, determination or amount of any payment,
Contractor shall notify the State in writing of its dispute within 30 days following the earlier to
occur of Contractor’s receipt of the payment or notification of the determination or calculation of
the payment by the State. The State will review the information presented by Contractor and may
make changes to its determination based on this review. The calculation, determination or
payment amount that results from the State’s review shall not be subject to additional dispute
under this subsection. No payment subject to a dispute under this subsection shall be due until
after the State has concluded its review, and the State shall not pay any interest on any amount
during the period it is subject to dispute under this subsection.
iv. Available Funds-Contingency-Termination
The State is prohibited by law from making commitments beyond the term of the current
State Fiscal Year. Payment to Contractor beyond the current State Fiscal Year is contingent on
the appropriation and continuing availability of Contract Funds in any subsequent year (as
provided in the Colorado Special Provisions). If federal funds or funds from any other non-State
funds constitute all or some of the Contract Funds the State’s obligation to pay Contractor shall
be contingent upon such non-State funding continuing to be made available for payment.
Payments to be made pursuant to this Contract shall be made only from Contract Funds, and the
State’s liability for such payments shall be limited to the amount remaining of such Contract
Funds. If State, federal or other funds are not appropriated, or otherwise become unavailable to
fund this Contract, the State may, upon written notice, terminate this Contract, in whole or in
part, without incurring further liability. The State shall, however, remain obligated to pay for
Services and Goods that are delivered and accepted prior to the effective date of notice of
termination, and this termination shall otherwise be treated as if this Contract were terminated in
the public interest as described in §2.E.
v. Option to Increase Maximum Amount
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If the Signature and Cover Pages for this Contract show that the State has the Option to
Increase or Decrease Maximum Amount, then the State, at its discretion, shall have the option to
increase or decrease the statewide quantity of Goods and Services based upon the rates
established in this Contract, and increase or decrease the maximum amount payable accordingly.
In order to exercise this option, the State shall provide written notice to Contractor in a form
substantially equivalent to §21 “Sample Option Letter.” Delivery of Goods and performance of
Services shall continue at the same rates and terms as described in this Contract. The State may
include and incorporate a revised budget with the option letter, as long as the revised budget does
not unilaterally change rates or terms specified in the Contract.
6. REPORTING - NOTIFICATION
A. Quarterly Reports.
In addition to any reports required pursuant to §17 or pursuant to any other Exhibit, for
any contract having a term longer than three months, Contractor shall submit, on a quarterly
basis, a written report specifying progress made for each specified performance measure and
standard in this Contract. Such progress report shall be in accordance with the procedures
developed and prescribed by the State. Progress reports shall be submitted to the State at the time
or times specified by the State in this Contract, or, if no time is specified in this Contract, not
later than five Business Days following the end of each calendar quarter.
B. Litigation Reporting
If Contractor is served with a pleading or other document in connection with an action
before a court or other administrative decision making body, and such pleading or document
relates to this Contract or may affect Contractor’s ability to perform its obligations under this
Contract, Contractor shall, within 5 days after being served, notify the State of such action and
deliver copies of such pleading or document to the State’s principal representative identified on
the Signature and Cover Pages for this Contract.
C. Performance Outside the State of Colorado or the United States, §24-102-206
C.R.S.
To the extent not previously disclosed in accordance with §24-102-206, C.R.S.,
Contractor shall provide written notice to the State, in accordance with §15 and in a form
designated by the State, within 20 days following the earlier to occur of Contractor’s decision to
perform Services outside of the State of Colorado or the United States, or its execution of an
agreement with a Subcontractor to perform, Services outside the State of Colorado or the United
States. Such notice shall specify the type of Services to be performed outside the State of
Colorado or the United States and the reason why it is necessary or advantageous to perform
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such Services at such location or locations, and such notice shall be a public record. Knowing
failure by Contractor to provide notice to the State under this section shall constitute a Breach of
Contract. This section shall not apply if the Contract Funds include any federal funds.
7. CONTRACTOR RECORDS
A. Maintenance
Contractor shall maintain a file of all documents, records, communications, notes and
other materials relating to the Work (the “Contractor Records”). Contractor Records shall
include all documents, records, communications, notes and other materials maintained by
Contractor that relate to any Work performed by Subcontractors, and Contractor shall maintain
all records related to the Work performed by Subcontractors required to ensure proper
performance of that Work. Contractor shall maintain Contractor Records until the last to occur
of: (i) the date three years after the date this Contract expires or is terminated, (ii) final payment
under this Contract is made, (iii) the resolution of any pending Contract matters, or (iv) if an
audit is occurring, or Contractor has received notice that an audit is pending, the date such audit
is completed and its findings have been resolved (the “Record Retention Period”).
B. Inspection
Contractor shall permit the State, the federal government, and any duly authorized agent
of a governmental entity, to audit, inspect, examine, excerpt, copy and transcribe Contractor
Records during the Record Retention Period. Contractor shall make Contractor Records available
during normal business hours at Contractor’s office or place of business, or at other mutually
agreed upon times or locations, upon no fewer than two Business Days’ notice from the State,
unless the State determines that a shorter period of notice, or no notice, is necessary to protect
the interests of the State.
C. Monitoring
The State, the federal government, and any other duly authorized agent of a governmental
agency, in its discretion, may monitor Contractor’s performance of its obligations under this
Contract using procedures as determined by the State. The State shall monitor Contractor’s
performance in a manner that does not unduly interfere with Contractor’s performance of the
Work.
D. Final Audit Report
Contractor shall promptly submit to the State a copy of any final audit report of an audit
performed on Contractor’s records that relates to or affects this Contract or the Work, whether
the audit is conducted by Contractor or a third party.
8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-STATE RECORDS
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A. Confidentiality
Contractor shall keep confidential, and cause all Subcontractors to keep confidential, all State
Records, unless those State Records are publicly available. Contractor shall not, without prior
written approval of the State, use, publish, copy, disclose to any third party, or permit the use by
any third party of any State Records, except as otherwise stated in this Contract, permitted by
law or approved in writing by the State. Contractor shall provide for the security of all State
Confidential Information in accordance with all policies promulgated by the Colorado Office of
Information Security and all applicable laws, rules, policies, publications, and guidelines. If
Contractor or any of its Subcontractors will or may receive the following types of data,
Contractor or its Subcontractors shall provide for the security of such data according to the
following: (i) the most recently promulgated IRS Publication 1075 for all Tax Information and in
accordance with the Safeguarding Requirements for Federal Tax Information attached to this
Contract as an Exhibit, if applicable, (ii) the most recently updated PCI Data Security Standard
from the PCI Security Standards Council for all PCI, (iii) the most recently issued version of the
U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information
Services Security Policy for all CJI, and (iv) the federal Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act for all PHI and the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement attached to this
Contract, if applicable. Contractor shall immediately forward any request or demand for State
Records to the State’s Principal Representative.
B. Other Entity Access and Nondisclosure Agreements
Contractor may provide State Records to its agents, employees, assigns and
Subcontractors as necessary to perform the Work, but shall restrict access to State Confidential
Information to those agents, employees, assigns and Subcontractors who require access to
perform their obligations under this Contract. Contractor shall ensure all such agents, employees,
assigns, and Subcontractors sign agreements containing nondisclosure provisions at least as
protective as those in this Contract, and that the nondisclosure provisions are in force at all times
the agent, employee, assign or Subcontractor has access to any State Confidential Information.
Contractor shall provide copies of those signed nondisclosure provisions to the State upon
execution of the nondisclosure provisions if requested by the State.
C. Use, Security, and Retention
Contractor shall use, hold and maintain State Confidential Information in compliance
with any and all applicable laws and regulations only in facilities located within the United
States, and shall maintain a secure environment that ensures confidentiality of all State
Confidential Information. Contractor shall provide the State with access, subject to Contractor’s
reasonable security requirements, for purposes of inspecting and monitoring access and use of
State Confidential Information and evaluating security control effectiveness. Upon the expiration
or termination of this Contract, Contractor shall return State Records provided to Contractor or
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destroy such State Records and certify to the State that it has done so, as directed by the State. If
Contractor is prevented by law or regulation from returning or destroying State Confidential
Information, Contractor warrants it will guarantee the confidentiality of, and cease to use, such
State Confidential Information.
D. Incident Notice and Remediation
If Contractor becomes aware of any Incident, Contractor shall notify the State
immediately and cooperate with the State regarding recovery, remediation, and the necessity to
involve law enforcement, as determined by the State. Unless Contractor can establish that
Contractor and its Subcontractors are not the cause or source of the Incident, Contractor shall be
responsible for the cost of notifying each person who may have been impacted by the Incident.
After an Incident, Contractor shall take steps to reduce the risk of incurring a similar type of
Incident in the future as directed by the State, which may include, but is not limited to,
developing and implementing a remediation plan that is approved by the State, at no additional
cost to the State. The State may adjust or direct modifications to this plan in its sole discretion,
and Contractor shall make all modifications as directed by the State. If Contractor cannot
produce its analysis and plan within the allotted time, the State, in its discretion, may perform
such analysis and produce a remediation plan, and Contractor shall reimburse the State for the
actual costs thereof. The State may, in its sole discretion and at Contractor’s sole expense,
require Contractor to engage the services of an independent, qualified, State-approved third party
to conduct a security audit. Contractor shall provide the State with the results of such audit and
evidence of Contractor’s planned remediation in response to any negative findings.
E. Data Protection and Handling
Contractor shall ensure that all State Records and Work Product in the possession of
Contractor or any Subcontractors are protected and handled in accordance with the requirements
of this Contract, including the requirements of any Exhibits hereto, at all times.
F. Safeguarding PII
IF CONTRACTOR OR ANY OF ITS SUBCONTRACTORS WILL OR MAY
RECEIVE PII UNDER THIS CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE
SECURITY OF SUCH PII, IN A MANNER AND FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE STATE,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, STATE NON-DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS,
USE OF APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY, SECURITY PRACTICES, COMPUTER ACCESS
SECURITY, DATA ACCESS SECURITY, DATA STORAGE ENCRYPTION, DATA
TRANSMISSION ENCRYPTION, SECURITY INSPECTIONS, AND AUDITS.
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE A “THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER” AS DEFINED IN
§24-73-103(1)(I), C.R.S. AND SHALL MAINTAIN SECURITY PROCEDURES AND
PRACTICES CONSISTENT WITH §§24-73-101 ET SEQ., C.R.S. IN ADDITION, AS SET
FORTH IN § 24-74-102, ET. SEQ., C.R.S., CONTRACTOR, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
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LIMITED TO, CONTRACTOR’S EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND SUBCONTRACTORS,
AGREES NOT TO SHARE ANY PII WITH ANY THIRD PARTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
INVESTIGATING FOR, PARTICIPATING IN, COOPERATING WITH, OR ASSISTING
WITH FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT. IF CONTRACTOR IS GIVEN DIRECT
ACCESS TO ANY STATE DATABASES CONTAINING PII, CONTRACTOR SHALL
EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND ITS EMPLOYEES, THE CERTIFICATION
DESCRIBED IN SECTION 21 BELOW ON AN ANNUAL BASIS CONTRACTOR’S DUTY
AND OBLIGATION TO CERTIFY AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 21 BELOW SHALL
CONTINUE AS LONG AS CONTRACTOR HAS DIRECT ACCESS TO ANY STATE
DATABASES CONTAINING PII. IF CONTRACTOR USES ANY SUBCONTRACTORS TO
PERFORM SERVICES REQUIRING DIRECT ACCESS TO STATE DATABASES
CONTAINING PII, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REQUIRE SUCH SUBCONTRACTORS
TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE CERTIFICATION TO THE STATE ON AN ANNUAL
BASIS, SO LONG AS THE SUBCONTRACTOR HAS ACCESS TO STATE DATABASES
CONTAINING PII.
9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
A. Actual Conflicts of Interest
Contractor shall not engage in any business or activities, or maintain any relationships
that conflict in any way with the full performance of the obligations of Contractor under this
Contract. Such a conflict of interest would arise when a Contractor or Subcontractor’s employee,
officer or agent were to offer or provide any tangible personal benefit to an employee of the
State, or any member of his or her immediate family or his or her partner, related to the award of,
entry into or management or oversight of Contract.
B. Apparent Conflicts of Interest
Contractor acknowledges that, with respect to this Contract, even the appearance of a
conflict of interest shall be harmful to the State’s interests. Absent the State’s prior written
approval, Contractor shall refrain from any practices, activities or relationships that reasonably
appear to be in conflict with the full performance of Contractor’s obligations under this Contract.
C. Disclosure to the State
If a conflict or the appearance of a conflict arises, or if Contractor is uncertain whether a
conflict or the appearance of a conflict has arisen, Contractor shall submit to the State a
disclosure statement setting forth the relevant details for the State’s consideration. Failure to
promptly submit a disclosure statement or to follow the State’s direction in regard to the actual or
apparent conflict constitutes a breach of this Contract.
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D. Contractor acknowledges that all State employees are subject to the ethical
principles described in §24-18-105, C.R.S. Contractor further acknowledges that State
employees may be subject to the requirements of §24-18-105, C.R.S. with regard to this
Contract.
10. INSURANCE
Contractor shall obtain and maintain, and ensure that each Subcontractor shall obtain and
maintain, insurance as specified in this section at all times during the term of this Contract to the
extent that such insurance policies are required as shown on the Signature and Cover Page for
this Contract. All insurance policies required by this Contract shall be issued by insurance
companies as approved by the State. These insurance requirements shall not be construed as
caps or limitations on liability.
A. Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation insurance as required by state statute, and employers’ liability
insurance covering all Contractor or Subcontractor employees acting within the course and scope
of their employment.
B. General Liability
Commercial general liability insurance covering premises operations, fire damage,
independent contractors, products and completed operations, blanket contractual liability,
personal injury, and advertising liability with minimum limits as follows:
i. $1,000,000 each occurrence;
ii. $1,000,000 general aggregate;
iii. $1,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate; and
iv. $50,000 any one fire.
C. Automobile Liability
Automobile liability insurance covering any auto (including owned, hired and non-owned
autos) with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 each accident combined single limit.
D. Protected Information
Liability insurance covering all civil, regulatory, and statutory damages, contractual damages,
data breach management exposure, and all loss income or extra expense as a result of actual or
alleged breach, violation or infringement of a right to privacy, consumer data protection law,
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confidentiality or other legal protection for personal information as well as State Confidential
Information with minimum limits as follows:
i. $1,000,000 each occurrence; and
ii. $2,000,000 general aggregate.
iii. Notwithstanding sections D(i) and (ii) above, if Contractor has State
Confidential Information for 10 or fewer individuals or revenues of $250,000 or less, Contractor
shall maintain limits of not less than $50,000.
iv. Notwithstanding sections D(i) and (ii) above, if Contractor has State
Confidential Information for 25 or fewer individuals or revenues of $500,000 or less, Contractor
shall maintain limits of not less than $100,000.
E. Professional Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance covering any damages caused by an error, omission or
any negligent act with minimum limits as follows:
i. $1,000,000 each occurrence; and
ii. $1,000,000 general aggregate.
F. Crime Insurance
Crime insurance including employee dishonesty coverage with minimum limits as follows:
i. $1,000,000 each occurrence; and
ii. $1,000,000 general aggregate.
G. Cyber/Network Security and Privacy Liability
Liability insurance covering civil, regulatory, and statutory damages, contractual
damages, data breach management exposure, and any loss of income or extra expense
as a result of actual or alleged breach, violation or infringement of right to privacy,
consumer data protection law, confidentiality or other legal protection for personal
information, as well as State Confidential Information with minimum limits as follows:
i. $1,000,000 each occurrence; and
ii. $2,000,000 general aggregate.
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H. Additional Insured
The State shall be named as additional insured on all commercial general liability policies
(leases and construction contracts require additional insured coverage for completed operations)
required of Contractor and Subcontractors.
I. Primacy of Coverage
Coverage required of Contractor and each Subcontractor shall be primary and
noncontributory over any insurance or self-insurance program carried by Contractor or the State.
J. Cancellation
The above insurance policies shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non-
renewal, except for cancellation based on non-payment of premiums, without at least 30 days
prior notice to Contractor and Contractor shall forward such notice to the State in accordance
with §15 within seven days of Contractor’s receipt of such notice.
K. Subrogation Waiver
All insurance policies secured or maintained by Contractor or its Subcontractors in
relation to this Contract shall include clauses stating that each carrier shall waive all rights of
recovery under subrogation or otherwise against Contractor or the State, its agencies, institutions,
organizations, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.
L. Public Entities
If Contractor is a "public entity" within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental
Immunity Act, §§24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S. (the “GIA”), Contractor shall maintain, in lieu of the
liability insurance requirements stated above, at all times during the term of this Contract such
liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet its liabilities
under the GIA. If a Subcontractor is a public entity within the meaning of the GIA, Contractor
shall ensure that the Subcontractor maintains at all times during the terms of this Contract, in lieu
of the liability insurance requirements stated above, such liability insurance, by commercial
policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet the Subcontractor’s obligations under the GIA.
M. Certificates
Contractor shall provide to the State certificates evidencing Contractor’s insurance
coverage required in this Contract within seven Business Days following the Effective Date.
Contractor shall provide to the State certificates evidencing Subcontractor insurance coverage
required under this Contract within seven Business Days following the Effective Date, except
that, if Contractor’s subcontract is not in effect as of the Effective Date, Contractor shall provide
to the State certificates showing Subcontractor insurance coverage required under this Contract
within seven Business Days following Contractor’s execution of the subcontract. No later than
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15 days before the expiration date of Contractor’s or any Subcontractor’s coverage, Contractor
shall deliver to the State certificates of insurance evidencing renewals of coverage. At any other
time during the term of this Contract, upon request by the State, Contractor shall, within seven
Business Days following the request by the State, supply to the State evidence satisfactory to the
State of compliance with the provisions of this section.
11. BREACH OF CONTRACT
In the event of a Breach of Contract, the aggrieved Party shall give written notice of
breach to the other Party. If the notified Party does not cure the Breach of Contract, at its sole
expense, within 30 days after the delivery of written notice, the Party may exercise any of the
remedies as described in §12 for that Party. Notwithstanding any provision of this Contract to the
contrary, the State, in its discretion, need not provide notice or a cure period and may
immediately terminate this Contract in whole or in part or institute any other remedy in the
Contract in order to protect the public interest of the State; or if Contractor is debarred or
suspended under §24-109-105, C.R.S., the State, in its discretion, need not provide notice or cure
period and may terminate this Contract in whole or in part or institute any other remedy in this
Contract as of the date that the debarment or suspension takes effect.
12. REMEDIES
A. State’s Remedies
If Contractor is in breach under any provision of this Contract and fails to cure such
breach, the State, following the notice and cure period set forth in §11, shall have all of the
remedies listed in this section in addition to all other remedies set forth in this Contract or at law.
The State may exercise any or all of the remedies available to it, in its discretion, concurrently or
consecutively.
i. Termination for Breach of Contract
In the event of Contractor’s uncured breach, the State may terminate this entire Contract
or any part of this Contract. Contractor shall continue performance of this Contract to the extent
not terminated, if any.
a. Obligations and Rights
To the extent specified in any termination notice, Contractor shall not incur further
obligations or render further performance past the effective date of such notice, and shall
terminate outstanding orders and subcontracts with third parties. However, Contractor shall
complete and deliver to the State all Work not cancelled by the termination notice, and may incur
obligations as necessary to do so within this Contract’s terms. At the request of the State,
Contractor shall assign to the State all of Contractor's rights, title, and interest in and to such
terminated orders or subcontracts. Upon termination, Contractor shall take timely, reasonable
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and necessary action to protect and preserve property in the possession of Contractor but in
which the State has an interest. At the State’s request, Contractor shall return materials owned by
the State in Contractor’s possession at the time of any termination. Contractor shall deliver all
completed Work Product and all Work Product that was in the process of completion to the State
at the State’s request.
b. Payments
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the State shall only pay Contractor for
accepted Work received as of the date of termination. If, after termination by the State, the State
agrees that Contractor was not in breach or that Contractor's action or inaction was excusable,
such termination shall be treated as a termination in the public interest, and the rights and
obligations of the Parties shall be as if this Contract had been terminated in the public interest
under §2.E.
c. Damages and Withholding
Notwithstanding any other remedial action by the State, Contractor shall remain liable to
the State for any damages sustained by the State in connection with any breach by Contractor,
and the State may withhold payment to Contractor for the purpose of mitigating the State’s
damages until such time as the exact amount of damages due to the State from Contractor is
determined. The State may withhold any amount that may be due Contractor as the State deems
necessary to protect the State against loss including, without limitation, loss as a result of
outstanding liens and excess costs incurred by the State in procuring from third parties
replacement Work as cover.
ii. Remedies Not Involving Termination
The State, in its discretion, may exercise one or more of the following additional
remedies:
a. Suspend Performance
Suspend Contractor’s performance with respect to all or any portion of the Work pending
corrective action as specified by the State without entitling Contractor to an adjustment in price
or cost or an adjustment in the performance schedule. Contractor shall promptly cease
performing Work and incurring costs in accordance with the State’s directive, and the State shall
not be liable for costs incurred by Contractor after the suspension of performance.
b. Withhold Payment
Withhold payment to Contractor until Contractor corrects its Work.
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c. Deny Payment
Deny payment for Work not performed, or that due to Contractor’s actions or inactions,
cannot be performed or if they were performed are reasonably of no value to the state; provided,
that any denial of payment shall be equal to the value of the obligations not performed.
d. Intellectual Property
If any Work infringes, or if the State in its sole discretion determines that any Work is
likely to infringe, a patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property right,
Contractor shall, as approved by the State, (i) secure that right to use such Work for the State and
Contractor; (ii) replace the Work with noninfringing Work or modify the Work so that it
becomes noninfringing; or, (iii) remove any infringing Work and refund the amount paid for
such Work to the State.
B. Contractor’s Remedies
If the State is in breach of any provision of this Contract and does not cure such breach,
Contractor, following the notice and cure period in §11 and the dispute resolution process in §14,
shall have all remedies available at law and equity.
13. STATE’S RIGHT OF REMOVAL
The State retains the right to demand, at any time, regardless of whether Contractor is in
breach, the immediate removal of any of Contractor’s employees, agents, or subcontractors from
the work whom the State, in its sole discretion, deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate,
unsuitable, or otherwise unacceptable or whose continued relation to this Contract is deemed by
the State to be contrary to the public interest or the State’s best interest.
14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
A. Initial Resolution
Except as herein specifically provided otherwise, disputes concerning the performance of
this Contract which cannot be resolved by the designated Contract representatives shall be
referred in writing to a senior departmental management staff member designated by the State
and a senior manager designated by Contractor for resolution.
B. Resolution of Controversies
If the initial resolution described in §14.A fails to resolve the dispute within 10 Business
Days, Contractor shall submit any alleged breach of this Contract by the State to the Procurement
Official of CDHS as described in §24-102-202(3), C.R.S. for resolution in accordance with the
provisions of §24-106-109, C.R.S., and §§24-109-101.1 through 24-109-505, C.R.S., (the
“Resolution Statutes”), except that if Contractor wishes to challenge any decision rendered by
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the Procurement Official, Contractor’s challenge shall be an appeal to the Executive Director of
the Department of Personnel and Administration, or their delegate, under the Resolution Statutes
before Contractor pursues any further action as permitted by such statutes. Except as otherwise
stated in this Section, all requirements of the Resolution Statutes shall apply including, without
limitation, time limitations.
15. NOTICES AND REPRESENTATIVES
Each individual identified on the Signature and Cover Pages shall be the principal
representative of the designating Party. All notices required or permitted to be given under this
Contract shall be in writing, and shall be delivered (A) by hand with receipt required, (B) by
certified or registered mail to such Party’s principal representative at the address set forth on the
Signature and Cover Pages for this Contract or (C) as an email with read receipt requested to the
principal representative at the email address, if any, set forth on the Signature and Cover Pages
for this Contract. If a Party delivers a notice to another through email and the email is
undeliverable, then, unless the Party has been provided with an alternate email contact, the Party
delivering the notice shall deliver the notice by hand with receipt required or by certified or
registered mail to such Party’s principal representative at the address set forth below. Either
Party may change its principal representative or principal representative contact information by
notice submitted in accordance with this section without a formal amendment to this Contract.
Unless otherwise provided in this Contract, notices shall be effective upon delivery of the written
notice.
16. RIGHTS IN WORK PRODUCT AND OTHER INFORMATION
A. Work Product
i. Copyrights
To the extent that the Work Product (or any portion of the Work Product) would not be
considered works made for hire under applicable law, Contractor hereby assigns to the State, the
entire right, title, and interest in and to copyrights in all Work Product and all works based upon,
derived from, or incorporating the Work Product; all copyright applications, registrations,
extensions, or renewals relating to all Work Product and all works based upon, derived from, or
incorporating the Work Product; and all moral rights or similar rights with respect to the Work
Product throughout the world. To the extent that Contractor cannot make any of the assignments
required by this section, Contractor hereby grants to the State a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-
free license to use, modify, copy, publish, display, perform, transfer, distribute, sell, and create
derivative works of the Work Product and all works based upon, derived from, or incorporating
the Work Product by all means and methods and in any format now known or invented in the
future. The State may assign and license its rights under this license.
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ii. Patents
In addition, Contractor grants to the State (and to recipients of Work Product distributed
by or on behalf of the State) a perpetual, worldwide, no-charge, royalty-free, irrevocable patent
license to make, have made, use, distribute, sell, offer for sale, import, transfer, and otherwise
utilize, operate, modify and propagate the contents of the Work Product. Such license applies
only to those patent claims licensable by Contractor that are necessarily infringed by the Work
Product alone, or by the combination of the Work Product with anything else used by the State.
iii. Assignments and Assistance
Whether or not Contractor is under contract with the State at the time, Contractor shall
execute applications, assignments, and other documents, and shall render all other reasonable
assistance requested by the State, to enable the State to secure patents, copyrights, licenses and
other intellectual property rights related to the Work Product. To the extent that Work Product
would fall under the definition of “works made for hire” under 17 U.S.C.S. §101, the Parties
intend the Work Product to be a work made for hire. Contractor assigns to the State and its
successors and assigns, the entire right, title, and interest in and to all causes of action, either in
law or in equity, for past, present, or future infringement of intellectual property rights related to
the Work Product and all works based on, derived from, or incorporating the Work Product.
B. Exclusive Property of the State
Except to the extent specifically provided elsewhere in this Contract, all State Records,
documents, text, software, (including source code), research, reports, proposals, specifications,
plans, notes, studies, data, images, photographs, negatives, pictures, drawings, designs, models,
surveys, maps, materials, ideas, concepts, know-how, and information provided by or on behalf
of the State to Contractor are the exclusive property of the State (collectively, “State Materials”).
Contractor shall not use, willingly allow, cause or permit Work Product or State Materials to be
used for any purpose other than the performance of Contractor’s obligations in this Contract
without the prior written consent of the State. Upon termination of this Contract for any reason,
Contractor shall provide all Work Product and State Materials to the State in a form and manner
as directed by the State.
C. Exclusive Property of Contractor
Contractor retains the exclusive rights, title, and ownership to any and all pre-existing
materials owned or licensed to Contractor including, but not limited to, all pre-existing software,
licensed products, associated source code, machine code, text images, audio and/or video, and
third-party materials, delivered by Contractor under the Contract, whether incorporated in a
Deliverable or necessary to use a Deliverable (collectively, “Contractor Property”). Contractor
Property shall be licensed to the State as set forth in this Contract or a State approved license
agreement: (i) entered into as exhibits to this Contract; (ii) obtained by the State from the
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applicable third-party vendor; or (iii) in the case of open source software, the license terms set
forth in the applicable open source license agreement.
17. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
If the maximum amount payable to Contractor under this Contract is $100,000 or greater,
either on the Effective Date or at any time thereafter, this section shall apply. Contractor agrees
to be governed by and comply with the provisions of §§24-106-103, 24-102-206, 24-106-106,
and 24-106-107, C.R.S. regarding the monitoring of vendor performance and the reporting of
contract performance information in the State’s contract management system (“Contract
Management System” or “CMS”). Contractor’s performance shall be subject to evaluation and
review in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract, Colorado statutes governing
CMS, and State Fiscal Rules and State Controller Policies.
18. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Assignment
Contractor’s rights and obligations under this Contract are personal and may not be
transferred or assigned without the prior, written consent of the State. Any attempt at assignment
or transfer without such consent shall be void. Any assignment or transfer of Contractor’s rights
and obligations approved by the State shall be subject to the provisions of this Contract
B. Subcontracts
Unless other restrictions are required elsewhere in this Contract, Contractor shall not
enter into any subcontract in connection with its obligations under this Contract without
providing notice to the State. The State may reject any such subcontract, and Contractor shall
terminate any subcontract that is rejected by the State and shall not allow any Subcontractor to
perform any Work after that Subcontractor’s subcontract has been rejected by the State.
Contractor shall submit to the State a copy of each such subcontract upon request by the State.
All subcontracts entered into by Contractor in connection with this Contract shall comply with
all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, shall provide that they are governed by the
laws of the State of Colorado, and shall be subject to all provisions of this Contract.
C. Binding Effect
Except as otherwise provided in §18.A., all provisions of this Contract, including the
benefits and burdens, shall extend to and be binding upon the Parties’ respective successors and
assigns.
D. Authority
Each Party represents and warrants to the other that the execution and delivery of this
Contract and the performance of such Party’s obligations have been duly authorized.
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E. Captions and References
The captions and headings in this Contract are for convenience of reference only, and
shall not be used to interpret, define, or limit its provisions. All references in this Contract to
sections (whether spelled out or using the § symbol), subsections, exhibits or other attachments,
are references to sections, subsections, exhibits or other attachments contained herein or
incorporated as a part hereof, unless otherwise noted.
F. Counterparts
This Contract may be executed in multiple, identical, original counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the
same agreement.
G. Entire Understanding
This Contract represents the complete integration of all understandings between the
Parties related to the Work, and all prior representations and understandings related to the Work,
oral or written, are merged into this Contract. Prior or contemporaneous additions, deletions, or
other changes to this Contract shall not have any force or effect whatsoever, unless embodied
herein.
H. Digital Signatures
If any signatory signs this Contract using a digital signature in accordance with the
Colorado State Controller Contract, Grant and Purchase Order Policies regarding the use of
digital signatures issued under the State Fiscal Rules, then any agreement or consent to use
digital signatures within the electronic system through which that signatory signed shall be
incorporated into this Contract by reference.
I. Modification
Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, any modification to this Contract shall
only be effective if agreed to in a formal amendment to this Contract, properly executed and
approved in accordance with applicable Colorado State law and State Fiscal Rules.
Modifications permitted under this Contract, other than contract amendments, shall conform to
the policies issued by the Colorado State Controller.
J. Statutes, Regulations, Fiscal Rules, and Other Authority.
Any reference in this Contract to a statute, regulation, State Fiscal Rule, fiscal policy or
other authority shall be interpreted to refer to such authority then current, as may have been
changed or amended since the Effective Date of this Contract.
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K. Order of Precedence
In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between this Contract and any Exhibits or
attachments such conflict or inconsistency shall be resolved by reference to the documents in the
following order of priority:
i. HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (if any).
ii. Federal Provisions (if any).
iii. Colorado Special Provisions in §19 of the main body of this Contract.
iv. Information Technology Provisions Exhibit (if any).
v. The provisions of the other sections of the main body of this Contract.
vi. PII Certification (if any)
viii. Any other Exhibit(s) shall take precedence in alphabetical order.
L. External Terms and Conditions
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the State shall not be subject to any
provision included in any terms, conditions, or agreements appearing on Contractor’s or a
Subcontractor’s website or any provision incorporated into any click-through or online
agreements related to the Work unless that provision is specifically referenced in this Contract.
M. Severability
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Contract shall not affect the
validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract, which shall remain in full force
and effect, provided that the Parties can continue to perform their obligations under this Contract
in accordance with the intent of the Contract.
N. Survival of Certain Contract Terms
Any provision of this Contract that imposes an obligation on a Party after termination or
expiration of the Contract shall survive the termination or expiration of the Contract and shall be
enforceable by the other Party.
O. Taxes
The State is exempt from federal excise taxes under I.R.C. Chapter 32 (26 U.S.C.,
Subtitle D, Ch. 32) (Federal Excise Tax Exemption Certificate of Registry No. 84-730123K) and
from State and local government sales and use taxes under §§39-26-704(1), et seq. C.R.S.
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(Colorado Sales Tax Exemption Identification Number 98-02565). The State shall not be liable
for the payment of any excise, sales, or use taxes, regardless of whether any political subdivision
of the state imposes such taxes on Contractor. Contractor shall be solely responsible for any
exemptions from the collection of excise, sales or use taxes that Contractor may wish to have in
place in connection with this Contract.
P. Third Party Beneficiaries
Except for the Parties’ respective successors and assigns described in §18.A., this
Contract does not and is not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity
other than the Parties. Enforcement of this Contract and all rights and obligations hereunder are
reserved solely to the Parties. Any services or benefits which third parties receive as a result of
this Contract are incidental to the Contract, and do not create any rights for such third parties.
Q. Waiver
A Party’s failure or delay in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this Contract,
whether explicit or by lack of enforcement, shall not operate as a waiver, nor shall any single or
partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise of such
right, power, or privilege.
R. CORA Disclosure
To the extent not prohibited by federal law, this Contract and the performance measures
and standards required under §24-106-107, C.R.S., if any, are subject to public release through
the CORA.
S. Standard and Manner of Performance
Contractor shall perform its obligations under this Contract in accordance with the
highest standards of care, skill and diligence in Contractor’s industry, trade, or profession.
T. Licenses, Permits, and Other Authorizations.
Contractor shall secure, prior to the Effective Date, and maintain at all times during the
term of this Contract, at its sole expense, all licenses, certifications, permits, and other
authorizations required to perform its obligations under this Contract, and shall ensure that all
employees, agents and Subcontractors secure and maintain at all times during the term of their
employment, agency or subcontract, all licenses, certifications, permits and other authorizations
required to perform their obligations in relation to this Contract.
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U. Indemnification
i. Applicability
This entire §18.U does not apply to Contractor if Contractor is a “public entity” within
the meaning of the GIA.
ii. General Indemnification
Contractor shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its employees, agents and
assignees (the “Indemnified Parties”), against any and all costs, expenses, claims, damages,
liabilities, court awards and other amounts (including attorneys’ fees and related costs) incurred
by any of the Indemnified Parties in relation to any act or omission by Contractor, or its
employees, agents, Subcontractors, or assignees in connection with this Contract.
iii. Confidential Information Indemnification
Disclosure or use of State Confidential Information by Contractor in violation of §8 may
be cause for legal action by third parties against Contractor, the State, or their respective agents.
Contractor shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties, against any and all
claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs) incurred
by the State in relation to any act or omission by Contractor, or its employees, agents, assigns, or
Subcontractors in violation of §8.
iv. Intellectual Property Indemnification
Contractor shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties, against any
and all costs, expenses, claims, damages, liabilities, and other amounts (including attorneys’ fees
and costs) incurred by the Indemnified Parties in relation to any claim that any Deliverable,
Good or Service, software, or Work Product provided by Contractor under this Contract
(collectively, “IP Deliverables”), or the use thereof, infringes a patent, copyright, trademark,
trade secret, or any other intellectual property right. Contractor’s obligations hereunder shall not
extend to the combination of any IP Deliverables provided by Contractor with any other product,
system, or method, unless the other product, system, or method is (a) provided by Contractor or
Contractor’s subsidiaries or affiliates; (b) specified by Contractor to work with the IP
Deliverables; (c) reasonably required in order to use the IP Deliverables in its intended manner
and the infringement could not have been avoided by substituting another reasonably available
product, system, or method capable of performing the same function; or (d) is reasonably
expected to be used in combination with the IP Deliverables.
V. Accessibility
i. Contractor shall comply with and the Work Product provided under this Contract
shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of §§24-85-101, et seq.,
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C.R.S., and the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability, as
established by the Governor’s Office Of Information Technology (OIT), pursuant
to Section §24-85-103 (2.5), C.R.S. Contractor shall also comply with 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.
ii. Contractor shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the state, its employees,
agents and assignees (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”), against any and all
costs, expenses, claims, damages, liabilities, court awards and other amounts
(including attorneys’ fees and related costs) incurred by any of the Indemnified
Parties in relation to Contractor’s failure to comply with §§24-85-101, et seq.,
C.R.S., or 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.
iii. The State may require Contractor’s compliance to the State’s Accessibility
Standards to be determined by a third party selected by the State to attest to
Contractor’s Work Product and software is in compliance with §§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.
W. Other
i. Compliance with State and Federal Law, Regulations, & Executive Orders
Contractor shall comply with all State and, if Federal funding is involved, Federal law,
regulations, executive orders, State and Federal Awarding Agency policies, procedures,
directives, and reporting requirements at all times during the term of this Contract.
19. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS (COLORADO FISCAL RULE 3-3)
These Special Provisions apply to all contracts except where noted in italics.
A. STATUTORY APPROVAL. §24-30-202(1), C.R.S.
This Contract shall not be valid until it has been approved by the Colorado State
Controller or designee. If this Contract is for a Major Information Technology Project, as defined
in §24-37.5-102(2.6), C.R.S., then this Contract shall not be valid until it has been approved by
the State’s Chief Information Officer or designee.
B. FUND AVAILABILITY. §24-30-202(5.5), C.R.S.
Financial obligations of the State payable after the current State Fiscal Year are
contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made
available.
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C. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY.
Liability for claims for injuries to persons or property arising from the negligence of the
State, its departments, boards, commissions committees, bureaus, offices, employees and
officials shall be controlled and limited by the provisions of the Colorado Governmental
Immunity Act, §24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S.; the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. Pt. VI, Ch.
171 and 28 U.S.C. 1346(b), and the State’s risk management statutes, §§24-30-1501, et seq.
C.R.S. No term or condition of this Contract shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver,
express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other provisions,
contained in these statutes.
D. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
Contractor shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an
employee. Neither Contractor nor any agent or employee of Contractor shall be deemed to be an
agent or employee of the State. Contractor shall not have authorization, express or implied, to
bind the State to any agreement, liability or understanding, except as expressly set forth herein.
Contractor and its employees and agents are not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers
compensation benefits through the State and the State shall not pay for or otherwise provide such
coverage for Contractor or any of its agents or employees. Contractor shall pay when due all
applicable employment taxes and income taxes and local head taxes incurred pursuant to this
Contract. Contractor shall (i) provide and keep in force workers' compensation and
unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law, (ii) provide proof
thereof when requested by the State, and (iii) be solely responsible for its acts and those of its
employees and agents.
E. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.
Contractor shall strictly comply with all applicable federal and State laws, rules, and
regulations in effect or hereafter established, including, without limitation, laws applicable to
discrimination and unfair employment practices.
F. CHOICE OF LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE.
Colorado law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the
interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this Contract. Any provision included or
incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules, and regulations shall be
null and void. All suits or actions related to this Contract shall be filed and proceedings held in
the State of Colorado and exclusive venue shall be in the City and County of Denver.
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G. PROHIBITED TERMS.
Any term included in this Contract that requires the State to indemnify or hold Contractor
harmless; requires the State to agree to binding arbitration; limits Contractor’s liability for
damages resulting from death, bodily injury, or damage to tangible property; or that conflicts
with this provision in any way shall be void ab initio. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed
as a waiver of any provision of §24-106-109, C.R.S.
H. SOFTWARE PIRACY PROHIBITION.
State or other public funds payable under this Contract shall not be used for the
acquisition, operation, or maintenance of computer software in violation of federal copyright
laws or applicable licensing restrictions. Contractor hereby certifies and warrants that, during the
term of this Contract and any extensions, Contractor has and shall maintain in place appropriate
systems and controls to prevent such improper use of public funds. If the State determines that
Contractor is in violation of this provision, the State may exercise any remedy available at law or
in equity or under this Contract, including, without limitation, immediate termination of this
Contract and any remedy consistent with federal copyright laws or applicable licensing
restrictions.
I. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST/CONFLICT OF INTEREST. §§24-18-
201 and 24-50-507, C.R.S.
The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State has any personal
or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described in this Contract. Contractor
has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of Contractor’s services and Contractor shall not employ
any person having such known interests.
J. VENDOR OFFSET AND ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS. §§24-30-202(1) and 24-
30-202.4, C.R.S.
[Not applicable to intergovernmental agreements] Subject to §24-30-202.4(3.5), C.R.S.,
the State Controller may withhold payment under the State’s vendor offset intercept system for
debts owed to State agencies for: (i) unpaid child support debts or child support arrearages; (ii)
unpaid balances of tax, accrued interest, or other charges specified in §§39-21-101, et seq.,
C.R.S.; (iii) unpaid loans due to the Student Loan Division of the Department of Higher
Education; (iv) amounts required to be paid to the Unemployment Compensation Fund; and (v)
other unpaid debts owing to the State as a result of final agency determination or judicial action.
The State may also recover, at the State’s discretion, payments made to Contractor in error for
any reason, including, but not limited to, overpayments or improper payments, and unexpended
or excess funds received by Contractor by deduction from subsequent payments under this
Contract, deduction from any payment due under any other contracts, grants or agreements
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between the State and Contractor, or by any other appropriate method for collecting debts owed
to the State.
20. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PROVISIONS
A. Exclusion, Debarment and/or Suspension
Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor, its employees, agents, assigns, or
Subcontractors, are not presently excluded from participation, debarred, suspended, proposed for
debarment, declared ineligible, voluntarily excluded, or otherwise ineligible to participate in a
“federal health care program” as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(f) or in any other government
payment program by any federal or State of Colorado department or agency. If Contractor, its
employees, agents, assigns, or Subcontractors, are excluded from participation, or becomes
otherwise ineligible to participate in any such program during the term of this Contract,
Contractor shall notify the State in writing within three (3) days after such event. Upon the
occurrence of such event, whether or not such notice is given to Contractor, the State may
immediately terminate this Contract.
B. Emergency Planning
If Contractor provides Work that is an extension of State work performed as part of the
State of Colorado Emergency Operations Plan or for a publicly funded safety net program, as
defined by C.R.S. § 24-33.5-701 et seq., Contractor shall perform the Work in accordance with
the State’s Emergency Operations Plan or continuity of operations plan in the event of an
emergency. If requested, Contractor shall provide a plan and reporting information to ensure
compliance with the State’s Emergency Operations Plan and C.R.S. § 24-33.5-701 et seq.
C. Restrictions on Public Benefits
If applicable, Contractor shall comply with C.R.S. §§ 24-76.5-101 – 103 exactly as the
State is required to comply with C.R.S. §§ 24-76.5-101 – 103.
D. Discrimination
Contractor shall not:
i. discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity,
religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education,
disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity.
ii. exclude from participation in, or deny benefits to any qualified individual
with a disability, by reason of such disability.
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Any person who thinks he/she has been discriminated against as related to the
performance of this Contract has the right to assert a claim, Colorado Civil Rights Division,
C.R.S. §24-34-301, et seq.
E. Criminal Background Check
Pursuant to C.R.S. §27-90-111 and CDHS Policy VI-2.4, any independent contractor, and
its agent(s), who is designated by the Executive Director or the Executive Director's designee to
be a contracting employee under C.R.S. §27-90-111, 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 State.
Any Contractor or its agent(s), who does not comply with C.R.S. §27-90-111 and CDHS
Policy VI-2.4, may, at the sole discretion of the State, be suspended or terminated.
F. Fraud Policy
Contractor shall comply with the current CDHS Fraud Policy.
G. C-Stat - Performance Based Program Analysis and Management Strategy (C-Stat
Strategy)
Without any additional cost to the State, Contractor shall collect and maintain Contract
performance data, as determined solely by the State. Upon request, Contractor shall provide the
Contract performance data to the State. This provision does not allow the State to impose
unilateral changes to performance requirements.
H. COVID-19 Pandemic
CDHS operates many facilities across the State and with regard to the COVID-19
Pandemic, Contractor may be subject to local or state public health orders, Department policy,
individual facility policy, or any other requirement that could impose additional requirements on
the Contractor. If so, Contractor shall promptly comply upon notice.
21. THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION FOR ACCESS TO PII THROUGH A
DATABASE OR AUTOMATED NETWORK
Pursuant to § 24-74-105, C.R.S, if Contractor is to be granted access to Personal Identifying
Information through a database or automated network that is not publicly available information,
Contractor certifies, and will certify annually, under penalty of perjury that Contractor has not and
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will not use or disclose any Personal Identifying Information, as defined by § 24-74-102(1),
C.R.S., for the purpose of investigating for, participating in, cooperating with, or assisting Federal
Immigration Enforcement, including the enforcement of civil immigration laws, and the Illegal
Immigration and Immigrant Responsibility Act, which is codified at 8 U.S.C. §§ 1325 and 1326,
unless required to do so to comply with Federal or State law, or to comply with a court-issued
subpoena, warrant or order.
If Contractor’s agents, employees, assigns or Subcontractors require certification pursuant to § 24-
74-105, C.R.S., Contractor shall require annually that its agents, employees, assigns or Subcontractors
sign and date the following certifications as applicable, which shall be made available to the State
upon request:
For an individual: Pursuant to § 24-74-105, C.R.S., I hereby certify under the penalty of perjury
that I have not and will not use or disclose any Personal Identifying Information, as defined by §
24-74-102(1), C.R.S., for the purpose of investigating for, participating in, cooperating with, or
assisting Federal Immigration Enforcement, including the enforcement of civil immigration laws,
and the Illegal Immigration and Immigrant Responsibility Act, which is codified at 8 U.S.C. §§
1325 and 1326, unless required to do so to comply with Federal or State law, or to comply with a
court-issued subpoena, warrant or order.
For and entity/organization: Pursuant to § 24-74-105, C.R.S., I, _________________,
on behalf of __________________________ (legal name of entity / organization) (the
“Organization”), hereby certify under the penalty of perjury that the Organization has not
and will not use or disclose any Personal Identifying Information, as defined by § 24-74-
102(1), C.R.S., for the purpose of investigating for, participating in, cooperating with, or
assisting Federal Immigration Enforcement, including the enforcement of civil
immigration laws, and the Illegal Immigration and Immigrant Responsibility Act, which is
codified at 8 U.S.C. §§ 1325 and 1326, unless required to do so to comply with Federal or
State law, or to comply with a court-issued subpoena, warrant or order.
I hereby represent and certify that I have full legal authority to execute this certification
on behalf of the Organization.
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SAMPLE OPTION LETTER (IF APPLICABLE)
State Agency
Insert Department's or IHE's Full Legal Name
Option Letter Number
Insert the Option Number (e.g. "1" for the first option)
Contractor
Insert Contractor's Full Legal Name, including
"Inc.", "LLC", etc...
Original Contract Number
Insert CMS number or Other Contract Number of the Original Contract
Current Contract Maximum Amount
Initial Term
Option Contract Number
Insert CMS number or Other Contract Number of this Option
State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00
Extension Terms Contract Performance Beginning Date
Month Day, Year State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00
State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00
State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00 Current Contract Expiration Date
Month Day, Year State Fiscal Year 20xx $0.00
Total for All State Fiscal Years $0.00
1. OPTIONS:
A. Option to extend for an Extension Term
B. Option to change the quantity of Goods under the Contract
C. Option to change the quantity of Services under the Contract
D. Option to modify Contract rates
E. Option to initiate next phase of the Contract
2. REQUIRED PROVISIONS:
A. For use with Option 1(A): In accordance with Section(s) Number of the Original Contract referenced above, the State
hereby exercises its option for an additional term, beginning Insert start date and ending on the current contract expiration
date shown above, at the rates stated in the Original Contract, as amended.
B. For use with Options 1(B and C): In accordance with Section(s) Number of the Original Contract referenced above,
the State hereby exercises its option to Increase/Decrease the quantity of the Goods/Services or both at the rates stated in
the Original Contract, as amended.
C. For use with Option 1(D): In accordance with Section(s) Number of the Original Contract referenced above, the State
hereby exercises its option to modify the Contract rates specified in Exhibit/Section Number/Letter. The Contract rates
attached to this Option Letter replace the rates in the Original Contract as of the Option Effective Date of this Option Letter.
D. For use with Option 1€: In accordance with Section(s) Number of the Original Contract referenced above, the State
hereby exercises its option to initiate Phase indicate which Phase: 2, 3, 4, etc, which shall begin on Insert start date and end
on Insert ending date at the cost/price specified in Section Number.
E. For use with all Options that modify the Contract Maximum Amount: The Contract Maximum Amount table on the
Contract’s Signature and Cover Page is hereby deleted and replaced with the Current Contract Maximum Amount table
shown above.
3. Option Effective Date:
The effective date of this Option Letter is upon approval of the State Controller or , whichever is later.
STATE OF COLORADO
INSERT-Name of Agency or IHE
INSERT-Name & Title of Head of Agency or IHE
SAMPLE ONLY – DO NOT SIGN
By: Name & Title of Person Signing for Agency or IHE
Date: SAMPLE ONLY – DO NOT SIGN
In accordance with §24-30-202 C.R.S., this Option is not valid
until signed and dated below by the State Controller or an
authorized delegate.
STATE CONTROLLER
SAMPLE ONLY – DO NOT SIGN
Name of Agency or IHE Delegate-Please delete if contract
will be routed to OSC for approval
Option Effective Date: SAMPLE ONLY – DO NOT SIGN
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Exhibit A - Statement of Work
Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBS)
Definitions and Acronyms
The following list of terms shall be applied to this contract and Statement of Work, based on
the services that are provided at each respective jails:
“Agonists” Opioid agonists such as methadone or buprenorphine are therapeutic drugs
used for the management of opioid dependence. In clinical practice, they are used for
opioid agonist maintenance therapy or withdrawal management. An agonist is a drug that
activates certain receptors in the brain. Full agonist opioids activate the opioid receptors in
the brain fully resulting in the full opioid effect.
“Antagonists” An antagonist is a drug that blocks opioids by attaching to the opioid
receptors without activating them. Antagonists cause no opioid effect and block full agonist
opioids. Examples are naltrexone and naloxone.
“Behavioral Health Administration” The BHA is a new cabinet member-led agency,
housed within the Department of Human Services, designed to be the single entity
responsible for driving coordination and collaboration across state agencies to address
behavioral health needs. The BHA was previously known as the Office of Behavioral Health
(OBH).
“Bridges Program/Court Liaison” means an individual employed or contracted with the
State Court Administrator’s Office (SCAO) to implement and administer a program that
identifies and dedicates local behavioral health professionals as court liaisons in each
judicial district. These individuals are responsible for facilitating communication and
collaboration between judicial and behavioral health systems.
https://www.courts.state.co.us/Administration/Unit.cfm?Unit=bridgesThese
“Case Manager” assists in the planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of
services for a client with emphasis on quality of care, continuity of services, and cost-
effectiveness
“Certified Addiction Specialist” - CAS (Formerly CAC II & III) requires a Bachelor’s
degree in a Behavioral Health specialty (Psychology, Social Work, Human Services). This
does not include Criminal Justice, Sociology or Nursing. These individuals are approved to
provide Clinical Supervision and consultation to individuals working towards CAT or CAS.
2,000 clinically supervised hours (1,000 direct clinical hours beyond the Technician). Must
pass the NCAC II exam and Jurisprudence exam.
“Certified Addition Technician” - CAT (Formerly CAC I) requires 1000 hours of clinically
supervised work hours (does not require DORA registration prior to the 1000 hours). Once
these hours are met, the individual is not able to perform duties until the CAT is officially
approved), in addition to passing the NCAC I Exam and passing the Jurisprudence Exam.
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“Critical Incidents” means a critical incident is any significant event or condition that must
be reported to the Department that is of public concern and/or has jeopardized the health,
safety and/or welfare of individuals or staff.
“Forensic Navigators” are not case managers, clinicians, or involved in community
supervision. The Navigators act as case coordinators, working to ensure that all internal
and external stakeholders have access to up-to-date client information. In collaboration with
stakeholders, the Navigators help to ensure that services are being delivered to clients in
an appropriate and effective manner.
“LAC”, or Licensed Addiction Counselor, is a behavioral health clinician who can provide
co-occurring services. Master's degree or higher in Substance Use Disorders/Addiction
and/or related counseling subjects (social work, mental health counseling, marriage &
family, psychology, medical doctor) from a regionally accredited institution of higher
learning 3,000 clinically supervised hours (2,000 direct clinical hours). Must pass the MAC
and jurisprudence exam. Designated providers of Clinical Supervision for all levels of
certification and licensure, in the addiction’s profession.
“LCSW”, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is a social worker trained in psychotherapy
who helps individuals deal with a variety of mental health and daily living problems to
improve overall functioning.
“LMFT”, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist help couples and family members
manage problems within their relationships.
“LPC”, or Licensed Professional Counselor, is a person engaged in the practice of
counseling who holds a license as a licensed professional counselor issued under the
provisions of the state of Colorado.
“Long Acting Injectable (LAI)” is an injectable medication that allows for the slow release
of medicine into the blood. An LAI can last anywhere from 2-12 weeks, which helps to
control symptoms of mental illness and / or substance use.
“Memorandum of Understanding”, or MOU, means a type of agreement between two or
more parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended
common line of action.
“Partial Agonists” Partial agonist opioids activate the opioid receptors in the brain, but to
a much lesser degree than a full agonist. Buprenorphine is an example of a partial agonist.
An antagonist is a drug that blocks opioids by attaching to the opioid receptors without
activating them.
“Regional Accountable Entity” is responsible for building networks of providers,
monitoring data and coordinating members’ physical and behavioral health care. RAEs
replace and consolidate the administrative functions of Regional Care Collaborative
Organizations (RCCOs) and Behavioral Health Organizations (BHOs).
“Screening Tools” are brief questionnaires or procedures that examine risk factors,
mental health/trauma symptoms, or both to determine whether further, more in-
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depth assessment is needed on a specific area of concern, such as mental health,
trauma, or substance use.
Exhibits
A: Statement of Work - the narrative description of a project's work requirement. It defines
project-specific activities, deliverables and timelines for the Contractor providing services.
B: Budget - outline of the projected cost/expenses of the project.
C: Miscellaneous Provisions - general contract provisions and requirements including
standard conditions in contracts like payment procedures, audit thresholds, and
recommended measures against contract violation.
D: HIPAA Business Associate Agreement /Qualified Service Organization Addendum
-terms detailing required compliance with HIPAA and 42 C.F.R. Part 2 privacy regulations.
E.Supplemental Provisions for Federal Awards - provide guidelines on being
considered a subrecipient and the federal requirements.
F.SLFRF, Subrecipient Provisions Exhibit - CDHS - provide information on the
requirements established by the U.S. Department of treasury for use of the State and Local
Fiscal Recovery Funds.
PART ONE - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1
General Administration
1.1 Overall Goal. The overall goal of the JBBS program is to work towards improving the
health outcomes of the individuals served.
1.2 Participation / Catchments. County Sheriffs may develop programs either individually,
or as multiple Sheriff’s Departments (otherwise known as a catchment), submitting a
combined work plan. If services are provided to a catchment, the fiscal agent county (the
county holding this primary Contract with BHA) shall enter into subcontracts with its
catchment county Sheriff’s Departments. BHA reserves the right to change the fiscal agent
as necessary. Subcontracts entered into under this provision shall adhere to the
requirements of Exhibit C, Miscellaneous Provisions, Section II.
1.3 Program Administrator. The Contractor shall select a JBBS Program Administrator,
identify the positions’ roles, responsibilities and authority, and develop a management plan
that supports the JBBS Program Coordination Group. Any changes to the Program
Administrator’s’ contact information shall be communicated via email to the Behavioral
Health Administration within one business day of change to cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us
a. BHA prefers that a staff person from the Sheriff’s Department assume the role of
Program Administrator. The Program Administrator shall be well versed in the JBBS
Program, including contractual requirements. The Program Administrator shall also
attend JBBS Quarterly Meetings, and shall oversee the JBBS Program and its
operations. The Program Administrator must also notify JBBS Program Manager(s)
to any change in personnel. The Sheriff’s Department is encouraged to account for
this administrative position in their budget.
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1.4 JBBS Program Coordination Group. The Contractor shall develop a process for
implementing a Program Coordination Group within the facility, to guide and support the
JBBS program. The Program Coordination Group shall meet on a regular and continual
basis to ensure project implementation and goals are progressing. In addition to monthly
check-ins, the JBBS Program Manager(s) will be available to attend periodic Program
Coordination Group meetings for technical assistance, contract management, and support
based on agency needs. BHA reserves the right to record JBBS meetings as necessary.
The Program Coordination Group shall:
a. Oversee program implementation.
b. Make training recommendations.
c. Measure the program’s progress toward achieving stated goals, using data
provided by BHA program manager(s) to guide work.
-ensure program effectiveness and performance is measured by specific
client-centered health outcomes and reflected in the data collected.
d. Resolve ongoing challenges to program effectiveness.
e. Inform agency leaders and other policymakers of program costs, developments,
and progress.
f. Develop policies and protocols to ensure clinical staff have the resources and
support required for service provision.
g. For JBBS Programs serving a catchment of counties, a Sheriff’s Department
representative from each county is required to participate in the JBBS Program
Coordination Group.
h. Ensure the needs of all the jails in the catchment are being met by the resources
and subcontracted service providers.
1.5 Subcontractors. The JBBS Program requires a subcontract, or an MOU be in place for
any and all subcontractors. See Exhibit C, Miscellaneous Provisions, Section II for
requirements regarding the use of subcontractors.
1.6 Audits. As a participant in the JBBS program, participation in regular audits will be
required. Clinical and financial documentation shall be made available for onsite or virtual
review by the Behavioral Health Administration, in addition the location(s) where treatment
services are being provided.
1.6 The Contractor may serve individuals who are awaiting Medicaid approval or other
funds to pay for initial treatment services.
1.7 The Contractor shall provide services in a manner that respects and protects individual
rights. This requirement includes providing the subcontractor with the required space to
offer individual and group treatment services described in this Contract.
1.8 Recovery Support Services. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration) encourages those involved in substance abuse and / or mental health
treatment, to address their emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental,
financial, occupational, and social needs. JBBS programs may provide recovery support
services for wraparound resources including, but not limited to, clothes, transportation,
food, emergency housing/motel vouchers, or basic hygiene purchases that will assist in
stabilizing the individual in the community.
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1.9 The Contractor shall maintain support relationships with all points in the criminal justice
system, i.e., probation, parole, diversion, Department of Corrections, etc. to ensure
continuity of care.
1.10 Cultural Competency. The Contractor shall provide culturally competent and
appropriate services, per National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate
Services (CLAS Standards), available at https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/clas/standards
1.11 The Contractor shall make reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of
individuals who are physically challenged, deaf or hearing impaired, or blind.
1.12 Medication Consistency (C.R.S. 27-70-103)
a.For the sole purpose of ensuring medication consistency for persons with mental
health disorders involved in the criminal justice system, for individuals participating
in the JBBS program, Contractor shall share patient-specific mental health and
treatment information with all subcontractors, clinicians, and providers involved in
the individual's plan of care.
b.All such information sharing must comply with confidentiality requirements, including
any necessary memorandums of understanding between providers, set for in the
federal “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996”, 45 CFR Parts
2, 160, 162, and 164.
c.Contractor is encouraged, though not required, to participate in the Minnesota
Multistate
Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to purchase
medication and to utilize the Medication Consistency formulary developed by CDHS
and HCPF.
d. If Contractor does not utilize the Medication Consistency formulary developed by
CDHS and HCPF, Contractor shall provide a copy of the medication formulary
available at Contractor’s jail. A copy of the CDHS and HCPF formulary is available
on the CDHS Website.
e. Contractor shall not bill inmates for appointments or medications otherwise covered
byJBBS. See Exhibit B, Budget and Rate Schedule for a list of covered meds.
Article 2
Confidentiality and HIPAA / 42 CFR Part Two
2.1 HIPAA Business Associate Addendum / Qualified Service Organization
Addendum. The Contractor shall agree to comply with the terms of the HIPAA Business
Associate Addendum / Qualified Service Organization Addendum, Exhibit D of this
Contract.
2.2 Third Parties and Business Associate Addendum / Qualified Service Organization
Addendum.
a. The Contractor shall require that any third parties, including subcontractors or
other partner agencies, that it involves for work to be done pursuant to this Contract
agree to the most recent CDHS version of the HIPAA Business Associate
Addendum / Qualified Service Organization Addendum, found in Exhibit D of this
Contract.
b. A HIPAA Business Associate Addendum / Qualified Service Organization
Addendum is required between subcontracted treatment provider agencies for any
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program that has more than one treatment subcontractor agency rendering services
in the jail in order to share assessments and screenings between subcontracted
treatment provider agencies.
2.3 Additional Measures. The Contractor shall agree to the following additional privacy
measures:
a.Safeguards. The Contractor shall take appropriate administrative, technical and
physical safeguards to protect the data from any unauthorized use or disclosure not
provided for in this agreement.
b. Confidentiality. The Contractor shall protect data and information according to
acceptable standards and no less rigorously than they protect their own confidential
information. The Contractor shall ensure that individual level identifiable data or
Protected Health Information (PHI) shall not be reported or made public. The
Contractor shall ensure that all persons (e.g., interns, subcontractors, staff, and
consultants) who have access to confidential information sign a confidentiality
agreement.
Article 3
Financial Provisions
3.1 Cost Reimbursement / Allowable Expenses. This contract is paid by cost
reimbursement. See Exhibit B, Budget and Rate Schedule, for a list of reimbursable
expenses. The Rate Schedule is non-exhaustive; other items expensed to this Contract
must be reasonable toward completion of the contract terms, are reviewable by BHA, and
shall not exceed any detail in the budget in this regard.
3.2 Staff Time Tracking and Invoicing. The Contractor shall ensure expenses and staff
are tracked and invoiced separately for each program or funding stream. Any other funding
sources or in-kind contributions supporting the JBBS Program shall be disclosed in the
invoice submission. Invoices will be submitted to cdhs_BHApayment@state.co.us
by the 20th of the following month.
3.3 Procurement Card. BHA recommends, although does not require, counties to consider
the use of a procurement card to be used for expenses related to the JBBS program.
Contractor shall follow its county’s internal guidance and policies for use of procurement
cards.
3.4 Proportional Reduction of Funds. The Behavioral Health Administration has the
unilateral authority to proportionately reduce the contract budget amount to match current
spending rates. If the Sheriff's Department has not spent 40% of the contract budgeted
amount by November 30th, the Behavioral Health Administration may proportionately
reduce the contract budget amount to match current spending rates. If the Sheriff's
Department has not spent 65% of the contract budgeted amount by February 28th, the
Behavioral Health Administration may again proportionately reduce the contract budget
amount to match current spending rates.
3.5 Fiscal Agent County Responsibilities. Where a county is acting as a fiscal agent for
other counties, the fiscal agent county shall pay invoices received by the catchment
counties within 45 days of receipt.
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3.6 Other Financial Provisions, including invoicing instructions can be found in Exhibit C,
Miscellaneous Provisions.
PART TWO - SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) TREATMENT SERVICES
Article 1
Purpose and Target Population
1.1 Purpose. As used in this Statement of Work exhibit, the State and the Contractor
together are referred to as the “Parties”. The Parties understand and agree that the goal of
the Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBS) Program is to support county Sheriff’s in
providing screening, assessment and treatment for offenders with substance use disorders
(SUD) and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, as well as transition
case management services. Through funds authorized by the Colorado General Assembly
(SB 12-163), the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) intends to continue funding the
Jail Based Behavioral Health Services Programs as set forth in this Contract.
1.2 Target Population. Adults 18 years of age and older that are residing in the county jail
with substance use disorder or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. In
this regard, the Contractor, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract,
shall develop, maintain, and provide behavioral health services in the county jails for
individuals highlighted in section 1.2. The Contractor, in providing required services
hereunder, shall utilize and maintain a partnership with community provider(s)/individuals
that are licensed (LAC, LPC, LCSW, CAS), who are in good standing with the Department
of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), have the ability to provide services within the jail or
through televideo options, and have the capacity to provide free or low cost services in the
community to inmates upon release.
Article 2
Activities and Services
2.1. Licensed Substance Use Disorder Treatment Requirements.
a. Eligible individuals must have a substance use disorder and/or a co-occurring
mental health disorder (determined by SUD and MH screening) to be eligible to
receive services under the JBBS program.
b. Individual treatment providers must hold a Substance Use Disorder Provider
license and be in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory
Agencies (DORA).
c. Contractor shall implement policies and procedures on how subcontracted
treatment provider(s) will manage and maintain clinical records for the individuals
served at the outpatient community location. The providers must follow the same
protocols and policies for record management for services offered in the jail.
d. Contractor shall provide appropriate screening(s), assessment(a), brief
intervention and linkage to care in the community, based on an individualized
treatment and/or transition plan.
i.Contractor shall utilize evidence-based screening processes and tools
(see page 11; Article 2, 2.1), subject to approval by BHA, to screen for
mental health disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, traumatic brain
injuries and suicidality.
e. Each individual’s treatment / transition plan shall incorporate:
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i. Summary of the continuum of services offered to individuals based on
evidence-based curricula.
ii. Frequency and duration of services offered.
iii. If an individual's treatment will be provided by more than one treatment
provider, describe how services are distributed between providers.
iv. Incorporation of criminogenic risk factors in service and transitional case
planning as determined from the Level of Supervision Inventory (LSI) for
individuals who are enrolled and participating in JBBS for at least 30 days.
v. The individual’s natural communities, family support, and pro-social
support.
vi. A plan to transition individuals from jail-based services to appropriate
behavioral health and other needed community services upon release from
incarceration.
vii. Contractor shall provide treatment to individuals in need of services in
accordance with the treatment and transition plan described above.
Article 3
Standards & Requirements
3.1 Authorizing Legislation and Description of Services. The Jail Based Behavioral
Health Services (JBBS) Program is funded through the Correctional Treatment Cash Fund
legislated in the passage of Senate Bill 12-163. Section 18-19-103 (c), C.R.S. directs the
judicial department, the Department of Corrections, the state board of parole, the Division
of Criminal Justice of the Department of Public Safety, and the Department of Human
Services to cooperate in the development and implementation of the following:
a. Alcohol and drug screening, assessment, and evaluation.
b. Alcohol and drug testing.
c. Treatment for assessed substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
d. Recovery support services.
The Correctional Treatment Fund Board has determined the Jail Based Behavioral Health
Services (JBBS) Program meets the requirements set forth in SB 12-163.
3.2 Level of program care. Services offered by the Contractor hereunder shall meet
ASAM Level 1 or 2.1 level of care.
Article 4
Data Reporting
4.1 Contractor is required to report information in the BHA Jail Based Behavioral Health
Services (JBBS) CiviCore Database or another database as prescribed by BHA.
Data must reflect current individual enrollment and services provided by the 15th day of
each calendar month to allow BHA staff to utilize current data. The following data elements
will be captured in the Civicore JBBS database or another database as prescribed by BHA:
a.A record for each individual who screened “positive” for a mental health disorder
or substance use disorder; other screenings completed and results thereof.
b.Basic demographic and working diagnosis information (including veteran status
and pregnancy status, if applicable).
c.For individuals in jail more than 30 days and who are admitted to the JBBS
program, it is recommended that a Level of Supervision Inventory (LSI/LSI-R) risk
assessment be completed.
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d.The type and dosage of medications provided for Medication Assisted Treatment
(MAT). Please see Exhibit B for allowable medications.
e.Number of individuals who successfully transition to community-based services
upon release.
f.Program discharge outcomes and treatment status in the community after
discharge.
4.2 The Contractor agrees to respond to BHA’s inquiries about data submissions within two
(2) business days and work with BHA to quickly resolve any data issues.
4.3 Contractor is required to notify BHA of any staffing changes within 48 hours, as this
individual's Database access will need to be removed.
Article 5
Performance Measures
5.1 Performance Measures:
a. Transition Tracking Outcomes. The goal of the JBBS program is to identify
treatment service needs and assist with engagement in community-based treatment
services upon release. Contractor shall make reasonable efforts to contact all JBBS
individuals who are successfully discharged from the program and released to the
community at one, two, six- and 12-months post release. The individual’s treatment
status shall be recorded in the CiviCore JBBS database, or another data system as
prescribed by BHA. If a client remains engaged in treatment post-release, JBBS
may continue to provide support through the Contractor’s Recovery Support
Services section of their budget, for up to 12 months. The following are the
treatment status options:
i. Deceased – In the event of death of the individual post-release.
ii. In Treatment – Individual is engaged in community-based treatment
services as recommended in the transition plan.
iii. New Crime/Regressed - Individual returned to jail for violations or
committed a new crime.
iv. Not Applicable - Individual sentenced to Department of Corrections,
Probation, Community Corrections, or treatment status not applicable at
month two, six, or 12 due to prior tracking status of Deceased, New
Crime/Regressed, or Treatment Completed.
v. Not in Treatment – Individual is reported by the community-based
treatment provider as not in treatment or the individual reports to not be in
treatment services as recommended on the transition plan.
vi. Status Unknown – Individual cannot be located.
vii. Treatment Completed – Individual has completed treatment as
recommended in the transition plan.
b. Recidivism. JBBS aims to decrease the rate of reincarceration of former JBBS
participants. This approach should result in greater treatment engagement in the
community and decreased recidivism through better identification and treatment of
behavioral health needs. BHA may conduct an annual analysis of recidivism. The
following will apply to this analysis:
i. JBBS participants who have received treatment services or groups will be
included in the recidivism analysis.
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ii. “Recidivism” is the analysis that will be defined as re-arrest and
reincarceration for a new crime or a technical violation related to the
individual's original charge.
iii. Recidivism Target. Programs will ensure that data in the JBBS Database
pertaining to the most recent complete fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) is
verified and correct by the 15th of July following the fiscal year so that the
recidivism analysis may be completed by BHA.
Article 6
Deliverables
6.1 For Deliverables under this section, please see Part 8 - JBBS Program Deliverables
PART THREE - MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT (SB 18-250)
Article 1
Purpose & Target Population
1.1 Purpose. The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is committed to efforts to provide
resources to support County Sheriffs in providing screening, assessment and treatment for
mental health and substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders; as well as transition
case management services to people who need such services while they are in jail. The
Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBS) Program has been operational since
October 2011 with funding from the Correctional Treatment Cash Fund pursuant to Section
18-19-103 (5)(c)(V).
The goal of the JBBS Program is to provide appropriate behavioral health services to
inmates while supporting continuity of care within the community after release from
incarceration. This approach should result in greater treatment engagement in the
community and decreased recidivism through better identification and treatment of
behavioral health needs.
In October 2012, the Correctional Treatment Board voted to fund additional Jail Based
Behavioral Health Services Programs to additional counties across the State. As of
February 2022, there are JBBS programs in 47 county jails across the State of Colorado.
In May 2018 the Colorado General Assembly passed Senate Bill 18-250, which mandated
the JBBS Program under Colorado Revised Statutes 27-60-106. Additional mental health
funding was allocated to the JBBS program to address gaps in services for mental health
disorder screening, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, these funds may
support psychiatric prescription services and purchase of medications. Sheriff’s
Departments that currently operate JBBS programs, as well as new applicants, are eligible
to request these funds. Sheriff’s Departments may submit an individual application, or they
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may submit a combined application if they would like to apply in conjunction with other
County Sheriff’s Departments.
To carry out the JBBS program, Sheriff’s Departments may partner with local community
provider(s) who can demonstrate the ability to provide services within the jail, and the
capacity to provide or link individuals released from jail to free or low-cost services in the
community.
1.2 Target Population. Adults 18 years of age and older that are residing in the county jail
with substance use disorder or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. In
this regard, the Contractor, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract,
shall develop, maintain, and provide behavioral health services in the county jails for
individuals highlighted in section 1.2. The Contractor, in providing required services
hereunder, shall utilize and maintain a partnership with community provider(s)/individuals
that are licensed (LAC, LPC, LCSW or LMFT), who are in good standing with the
Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), have the ability to provide services within the
jail or through televideo options, and have the capacity to provide free or low cost services
in the community to inmates upon release.
Article 2
Activities & Services
2.1 Services. It is best practice that all jails should be utilizing evidence-based screening
tool(s) and practices to screen for any potential mental health and/or substance use
disorders and withdrawal, as well as suicide risk.
The Contractor shall:
a. Provide adequate staff to complete behavioral health screenings, prescribe
psychiatric medications as necessary; and provide mental health counseling,
substance use disorder treatment and transitional care coordination.
b. Upon identification of an individual who may be a candidate for JBBS services, a
referral by jail staff should be made to a JBBS clinician within 48 hours, or, when the
individual is medically cleared to be screened, via the appropriate channels (e.g.
inmate kite, email).
c. Assess all individuals booked into the jail facility for psychiatric medication needs
by requesting and reviewing medical and prescription history.
d.Have access to psychiatric medications, as defined by the medication formulary
established pursuant to section 27-70-103 or by their contracted medical provider.
e. Coordinate services with local community behavioral health providers prior to the
release of an inmate to ensure continuity of care following his or her release from
the jail.
2.2 Training and Meetings. The Contractor shall provide training to improve correctional
staff responses to people with mental illness. The Contractor shall determine the amount of
training necessary to ensure, at a minimum, a group of trained staff is able to cover all time
shifts. The training should provide sufficient opportunities for hands-on experiential
learning, such as role play and group problem solving exercises. Cross-training
opportunities shall be provided to behavioral health personnel and other stakeholders to
help improve cross-system understanding. BHA is able to provide assistance with training
the Medical Team staff regarding the MAT services and resources across the state.
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a. Program Orientation: The Contractor shall attend a mandatory orientation session
with the BHA Program Manager and Fiscal Staff, to be organized by BHA as soon
as is practicable execution of the contract.
b. Program Meetings and Required Training: Program meetings and other required
training will be scheduled throughout the term of the JBBS Program contract. This
includes the JBBS Learning Community, JBBS Round Table, and the JBBS
Quarterly Workgroup.
2.3 Evidence-Based Practices. The Contractor shall use evidence-based and promising
practices within the screening and service delivery structure to support effective outcomes.
The use of a risk/need/responsivity (RNR) model is 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 reliable transportation, all of which may need to be addressed to support
success.
2.4 Individualized Service Provision. The Contractor shall link individuals referred to the
program to community based behavioral health supports and services, as appropriate
based on the specific needs of the individual to ensure wraparound services are in place to
reduce the risk of the individual returning into the justice system.
Article 3
Standards and Requirements
3.1 Mental Health Treatment Provider. The subcontracted mental health treatment
provider/individual must be licensed and in good standing with the Department of
Regulatory Agencies (DORA). The subcontracted mental health treatment provider(s) must
adhere to all rules and regulations set forth by their license and are prohibited from
practicing outside their scope of training.
Article 4
Deliverables
4.1 For Deliverables under this section, please see Part 8 - JBBS Program Deliverables
PART FOUR - COMPETENCY ENHANCEMENT (SB 19-223)
Article 1
Purpose & Target Population
1.1 Purpose. In May 2019, the Colorado General Assembly passed Senate Bill 19-223;
legislation that mandates the provision of interim mental health services for individuals who
have been court-ordered for inpatient competency restoration and who are waiting for
admission to an inpatient bed. To compensate for these specialty services, SB 19-223
allocates funding to the Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBS) program to address
gaps in services in the jail for those with mental health disorders that are awaiting
restoration services.
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In July of 2022, the JBBS program (including Competency Enhancement Programs) moved
to the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). Because the Office of Civil and Forensic
Mental Health (OCFMH) serves as a central organizing structure and responsible entity for
the provision of competency restoration education services and coordination of competency
restoration services ordered by the court, it was agreed that the JBBS-CEP program should
return to the OCFMH.
a. The jail competency enhancement funding is used to provide interim mental
health services to individuals who are in jail and have been court-ordered to the
Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) to receive competency
restoration services.
b. Funding is also to be used to provide mental health services to individuals who
are returning to the jail after receiving restoration services at a CDHS designated
inpatient restoration site.
c. Coordination of services with the Forensic Support Team (FST) and, if assigned,
Court Liaisons (Bridges) shall occur when a court order has been received for an
evaluation and/or when an individual is identified to be in crisis by the jail at the time
of booking or while incarcerated.
1.2 Target Population. Adults 18 years of age and older that are awaiting an in-custody
competency evaluation, awaiting inpatient competency restoration services, are suspected
of becoming incompetent to proceed while in jail, or are returning from a CDHS designated
inpatient restoration site after receiving restoration services, and who meet any of the
following criteria:
a. Have a serious and persistent mental health disorder.
b. Are experiencing acute psychosis or major mood dysregulation.
c. Have substance use issues, especially if suspicion of intoxication is present.
d. Have a low IQ or significant cognitive issues, including dementia, or observable
and
reported symptoms of mental illness.
e. Have a known previous competency history.
f. Have a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Article 2
Activities & Services
2.1 Program Referral. The Contractor shall refer individuals for competency enhancement
services through one of the following ways:
a. When a client has been ordered by the court to be evaluated for competency,
found incompetent to proceed (ITP), and/or when inpatient restoration has been
ordered.
b.Upon return from a CDHS designated inpatient restoration site.
c. Jail identifies the individual to be in crisis at booking or during the jail stay as
defined in section 1.2 Target Population of this statement of work.
d.Priority should be given to individuals who have been found incompetent to
proceed and are awaiting admission to the state hospital. Priority should also
include individuals who are awaiting a competency evaluation and are highly acute
and/or in crisis.
2.2 Court Ordered Treatment Level of Care Type. Taking into consideration the court-
ordered competency evaluation, current clinical presentation, any assessment or
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evaluation, and placement of an individual within the jail, treatment services and contact
standards should be based on the following three categories:
a. High Clinical Acuity:
i. Non-compliant with medication, may require the use of forced medications.
ii. Meets 27-65 criteria (i.e., threats or attempts at suicide or seriously bodily
harm to self; homicidal or violent acts, attempts, or threats towards others;
incapable of making informed decisions or providing for own essential needs
without supervision placing themselves at risk for substantial bodily harm,
aka gravely disabled)
iii. Placed in a special management unit due to significant medical or
behavioral health concerns.
iv. Significant behavioral concerns including verbal and physical threats or
need for physical restraint or other involuntary control methods.
1. Unable or unwilling to perform activities of daily living (i.e.,
catatonic, immobile, consistently not
eating/drinking/bathing)
2. Significant risk behavior (unsafe behaviors, such as those
listed above, of any type more than 50% of the time)
3. Client has little or no insight into risks
4. Client with significant/severe cognitive or emotional
problems that could be barriers to safer behavior
5. Client who has no understanding of or control of behavior
These individuals are in need of immediate coordination of transfer to a CDHS designated
inpatient restoration site or consideration for an alternative means of crisis intervention.
They should have daily contact and access to crisis intervention and stabilization services.
The Contractor will work with the FST Program Coordinator to appropriately triage
admission or alternative intervention.
b. Moderate Clinical Acuity:
i. Increased or decreased behaviors from either low acuity or high acuity
units and/or monitoring
ii. Generally compliant with psychotropic medication and jail based
behavioral health or other resources (under some circumstances may be
non-compliant with medications, actively experiencing symptoms of a
mental health disorder, but not posing a significant or immediate risk of
danger to self or others)
iii. Housing in the general population or transitioning from a special
management unit
iv. In general population with psychotropic medication compliance
decreasing to less than 80% of the time
v. Temporary medical conditions
vi. Increased ability or willingness to perform activities of daily living from the
previous baseline
vii. Moderate risk behavior (unsafe behaviors of any type more than 20-50%
of the time)
1. Client has a poor understanding of risks
2. Client has mild/moderate cognitive or emotional problems that
could be a barrier to safer behavior
These individuals should have daily contact with the jail medical and/or mental health
team. Efforts shall be made to assist in the stabilization of these individuals through
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clinically indicated regular and frequent contact with mental health clinicians. If clinically
appropriate, these individuals should be assessed for and offered treatment services.
These treatment services should include, but are not limited to, groups, individuals,
medication management, crisis intervention, and / or MAT.
c. Low Clinical Acuity:
i. Consistently taking psychotropic medication on their own accord (at least
80% of the time)
ii. Ability to and willingness to perform activities of daily living.
iii. Placed in the general population or general supervision cell (this may
include
individuals with cognitive disorders as opposed to severe mental illness)
iv. Actively engaging in jail based behavioral health or other resources.
v. Occasional risk behavior (client has a fair understanding of risks - unsafe
behaviors of any type less than 20% of the time)
These individuals should have daily contact with the medical and/or mental health
services team. Efforts shall be made to assist in the stabilization of these individuals
through clinically indicated regular and frequent contact with mental health clinicians. If
clinically appropriate, these individuals should be assessed for and offered treatment
services. These services include, but are not limited to, groups, individuals, medication
management, crisis intervention, and / or MAT. Based on clinical acuity, this population
may be better suited for outpatient restoration. Competency enhancement program
(CEP) should work with and/or refer these individuals to the Forensic Navigator for
potential community transition planning. Contractor shall coordinate services with the
assigned Forensic Navigator(s).
2.3 Jail Identified Treatment Level of Care Type. At booking, the Contractor shall identify
individuals that are referenced in section 1.2 “Target Population” and provide treatment
services while the individual is awaiting a court hearing. These services include, but are not
limited to, groups, individuals, medication management, crisis intervention, and / or MAT.
These provisional services are an attempt to intervene and stabilize the identified individual
before court-ordered competency is raised.
a. Jail Booking Screening and Referral. The Contractor shall ensure that individuals
are screened within 48 hours from booking and referred for additional treatment
services based upon the results of the screens. The Contractor shall employ
evidence-based curricula, addressing the following areas listed below. All tools are
subject to approval by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) or Office of Civil
and Forensic Mental Health (OCFMH):
i. Substance Use Disorders
ii. Mental Health Disorders
iii. Suicide Risk
b. Jail Referral Process. When there is a positive screen for either substance use,
mental health, or suicidal ideation, the Contractor shall ensure that the individual is
referred for further assessment with a mental health clinician. Further assessment
details shall be shared with the assigned Forensic Navigator(s), informing the
Navigators when individuals are placed on or taken off safety protocols.
2.4 Jail Mental Health Evaluation. The Contractor shall ensure that a mental health
evaluation is performed promptly on all individuals that have been identified as the “Target
Population” referenced in section 1.2, either through the court-ordered referral process or
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through the jail-identified process. A jail mental health evaluation shall identify treatment
needs while the individual is awaiting court proceedings or a CDHS designated inpatient
restoration site bed. Mental Health Evaluations shall be shared with the assigned Forensic
Navigator(s).
2.5 Transition Plan. The Contractor and assigned Forensic Navigator(s) shall work to
ensure that a transition plan is developed with an individual upon transition to a OFCFMH
designated inpatient restoration facility. The transition plan and report shall outline the
following:
a. Mental health diagnosis
b. Level of Care type (if applicable)
c. Current mental health presentation:
Symptoms
Medication adherence
Behaviors
Suicidal/homicidal ideations
d. Prescribed psychotropic medications
e. Any identifiable cognitive impairment(s)
f. Treatment services received in jail
g. Copy of the initial plan of care
h. Placement within the jail
i. Information related to community transition plans including emergency contacts
and any pending community referrals
j. Any known medical conditions
2.6 Discharge Plan. Upon the individual’s return from an CDHS designated inpatient
restoration site, the Contractor shall save a copy of the individual’s discharge plan within
the same day that individual returns. Once a copy is received, the Contractor shall ensure
follow-up care is provided, according to that plan, within 24 hours upon return, as well as
provide continual treatment services until the person is released from jail. The Contractor
should make every attempt to continue the individuals on the prescribed course of
treatment to include prescribed medications. Medications should not be altered solely
based on cost or philosophy. Treatment courses should only be changed if medically or
clinically indicated.
2.7 Outpatient Restoration Plan. When the Contractor becomes aware that a client’s
competency and/or clinical status has improved (due to jail based behavioral health
services, sobriety, or medication management), the Contractor shall work in collaboration
with the Forensic Navigator to identify community supports and/or existing protective
factors that would aid in a community transition/re-entry.
2.8 Information Sharing. The Contractor is expected to provide regular and frequent
updates to the assigned Forensic Navigator(s). These updates should include clinical
presentation, housing placement within the jail, medication compliance and adherence,
assessment and evaluation information, information related to transition planning, medical
condition information, disciplinary/conduct information, and attempted interventions to
address unmanaged symptoms.
2.9 Critical Incidents. The Contractor shall report any critical incidents to the assigned
Forensic Navigator(s) via email or telephone immediately and no more than 24 hours after
the event. Critical incidents include but are not limited to: death, suicide attempt, suicide
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completion, escape, injury to self or others, assault on staff, sexual assault, and significant
medical emergency resulting in hospitalization.
2.10 Staff Coverage. The Contractor will ensure that appropriate staff coverage is
available (back up clinicians, etc....) in order to cover unplanned absences or leave.
2.11 Pre-Restoration Education. The contractor will work with the FST to identify
individuals who may be eligible for pre-restoration education. Pre-restoration education will
be reserved for individuals who have been found incompetent to proceed, are awaiting
admission to inpatient competency restoration, are deemed by the FST and JBBS as
having moderate to low clinical acuity, are involved and engaged in jail-based treatment,
and have barriers to bond.
PART FIVE - PRE-SENTENCE REENTRY COORDINATOR SERVICES
Article 1
Purpose & Target Population
1.1 Purpose. In July 2019, the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) was granted funds
by the Correctional Treatment Fund Board for Pre-sentence Reentry Coordinator
position(s) in select jails. This program shall provide services to individuals at county jails
who are in need of behavioral health treatment and are on pre-sentence status.
a.These positions will work to enhance and improve care coordination for
individuals in County Jails with shorter incarcerations (actual length to be
determined by individual jails), which may prevent them from receiving more
meaningful interventions by behavioral treatment staff.
b.These positions are responsible for facilitating communication and collaboration
between judicial and behavioral health systems.
1.2 Target Population. Adults 18 years of age and older, that are residing in the jail
awaiting sentencing. Priority should be given to those identified to be a high jail utilizer.
Article 2
Activities & Services
2.1 JBBS Pre-Sentence Reentry Coordinator Services. The Contractor shall refer
individuals to behavioral health services, after the booking process is complete and specific
needs of the individual are identified, to ensure wraparound services are in place to reduce
the risk of the individual returning into the justice system. Below is a list of services
Contractor shall provide:
a.Behavioral Health Screening: The Contractor shall coordinate with the existing jail
processes to identify the population that will have a shorter length of stay within the
jail and who screen positive for a substance use disorders, co-occurring mental
health and substance use disorders, and/or are identified to be a suicide risk.
b.High Jail Utilizers: The Contractor shall identify individuals that have three or
more arrests in the past year, and shall be a priority population to receive services
to target the needs.
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c. Brief Intake Assessment. The Contractor shall provide a brief intake to assess
immediate behavioral health needs within 48 hours. BHA recommends using the
Risk Need Responsivity Model
https://tools.gmuace.org/files/RNR_Practitioner_Pub_FINAL_2.12.13.pdf
d. Open Referral Process. The Contractor shall facilitate an open referral process
with inmates where transitional resource packets are shared, reviewed and
completed. The JBBS Pre-sentence Reentry Coordinator shall make referrals and
coordinate services with licensed or certified behavioral health professionals, prior
to the release of an inmate, to ensure continuity of care. The JBBS Pre-sentence
Reentry Coordinator shall make referral appointments based upon need and
provide the appointment date to the individual before release.
e. Intervention/Therapy. The Contractor shall offer brief intervention and/or therapy
to inmates as necessary.
f. Coordinate Referral Information. The Contractor shall coordinate with community
entities as applicable (i.e., pre-trial, probation, community corrections, therapeutic
communities) to ensure the supervision entities are made aware of the individual’s
assessed needs and scheduled appointments. This position will also partner with
Bridges Court Liaisons and Forensic Navigators, if applicable, to identify the
competency population and link individuals to the necessary programming and
services.
2.2 Service Provision
a. A list of high jail utilizers should be run every five to seven days. Based on this
list, review those who wouldn't qualify for pre-sentence reentry coordination
services. This could include Department of Corrections holds, out of county
warrants, high profile murder charges.
b. Once that list is reviewed, the PSC should meet with those individuals to identify
their needs. We suggest using the Risk-Need Responsivity Simulation Tool.
https://tools.gmuace.org/files/RNR_Practitioner_Pub_FINAL_2.12.13.pdf
c.Based on the information gathered through this tool (and other information where
applicable), the PSC should be creating a discharge packet that goes into the
inmates property that should be given to them upon their release.
d.A discharge plan should include (but is not limited to) referral/resource
information for the following categories: mental health services, medication,
substance abuse services, medication assisted treatment, health care/medical
services, benefits, food, clothing, transportation, housing, identification needs,
employment, and disability income resources.
e. If an individual will be fully engaging in JBBS services, additional screens for
Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, Trauma and TBI should be completed.
f.If the inmate wants their discharge plan shared with any of the referral community
agencies, they will need to sign an ROI. If they don't want it shared, there is no need
for an ROI.
g.If an individual is sentenced, it is expected that the PSC helps them with
appointments in the community prior to their release. This can also include working
with attorneys, probation officers, or parole officers to gain acceptance to sober
living or treatment programs. If a client reports opiate use, they should be referred
to medical for the appropriate MAT services.
h. Seek partnerships with the Regional Accountable Entity (RAE) to ensure referrals
are made in a timely manner with community treatment providers.
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2.3 Data Accessibility. The Pre-Sentence Reentry Coordinator position shall be given
access to, receive training on, and be able to utilize the data in the Jail Management
System (JMS). The purpose of the JMS access is to target the high jail utilizers.
2.4 Data Entry. All discharge plans/notes are entered under the services tab as
“Community Resources and Access”. Any additional follow up should be entered under the
services tab utilizing the drop down option that most closely represents what you're working
with them on.
Article 3
Deliverables
3.1 For Deliverables under this section, please see Part 8 - JBBS Program Deliverables
PART SIX - JAIL MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT
Article 1
Purpose & Target Population
1.1 Purpose. Treatment of individuals with substance use disorders who come into contact
with the criminal justice system. Jails that receive funding through the jail-based behavioral
health services program are to allow medication-assisted treatment to be provided to
individuals in the jail. Jails must have services involving consideration for
Fentanyl/Carfentanyl related substances, and provide 8 mg of Naloxone at release (this
can be two 4mg Narcan or one 8mg Kloxxado). The jail may enter into agreements with
community agencies and organizations to assist in the development and administration of
medication-assisted treatment. "Medication-assisted treatment" or "MAT'' means a
combination of behavioral therapy and medications approved by the Federal Food and
Drug Administration to treat SUD disorders.
1.2 Target Population. 18 years of age and older, residing in county jail(s), SB 19-008
enacts policies related to the involvement of persons with substance use disorders in the
criminal justice system.
Article 2
Activities & Services
2.1 Provision of Medication-Assisted Treatment. Contractor shall hire technical
assistance (“TA”) providers to support MAT programs in their facility. Technical assistance
includes development and implementation of medication-assisted treatment, approval of
prescribers by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency, other appropriate withdrawal
management care, and assistance with identifying bulk purchasing opportunities for
necessary services.
The facility shall offer medication approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration
that are approved to treat opiate use disorder, which must include agonists, partial
agonists, and antagonists, to a person in custody with an opiate use disorder. The person,
in collaboration with the treating provider, must be given a choice concerning what
medication is prescribed, based on the facility’s medication formulary.
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The Contractor or designee, shall be responsible for documenting individual-level MAT
services provided, including date of service, type of service, duration of service, specific
MAT medication provided, frequency of dosage, and any additional applicable information.
Contractors engaging in MAT treatment shall expand access to care for persons who are
incarcerated with substance use disorder (SUD) through the following activities:
a.Have a policy in place for the provision of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
and how it will be implemented. A copy of this policy will be provided to BHA/JBBS
Program Manager, before MAT services are provided. See Part Eight, Article 1.5 for
more details on how this needs to be submitted.
b.Identify program appropriate individuals via screening.
c.Link persons with SUD with a community based clinical care provider.
d. Initiate MAT for SUD and retain in MAT/optimize retention to MAT while in jail.
e.Provide patient education surrounding SUD and the types of treatment available
in their community.
f.Develop and routinely review individualized treatment plans.
g. Have fentanyl related considerations for withdrawal management.
h. Provide overdose reversal medication at release (this can be two 4mg Narcan or
one 8mg Kloxxado).
2.2 Allowable Expenses. The following are allowable expenses in the provision of MAT
services, reimbursable in accordance with the BHA-approved rate schedule or prior
authorization from JBBS Program Manager. For a full list of allowable medications, please
see the “medications” section in Exhibit B-3
a.Fee for service agreements with Contractors for treatment, medical staff, and
medications.
b. Required medications, handled subject to Controlled Substance / Medication
Assisted Treatment licensing requirements, including medications for overdose
reversal such as Naloxone or Kloxxado.
c.DEA licensing services.
d.Temporary or Permanent staffing services for positions related to the
implementation of MAT services. These could be both sworn and civilian positions.
e.Small facility and equipment upgrades related to MAT, per JBBS program
manager approval.
f.Training and staff development for MAT. Invoice requests are due to BHA as
expenses are incurred. Only one month’s expenses are allowed per invoice.
g.Technical assistance.
h.Training services for jail staff as it relates to MAT.
i.Consultation services for jail staff and community providers as it relates to MAT.
j. Advertising, marketing or public relation services regarding MAT services.
k.Human Services collaboration as it pertains to Medicaid enrollment prior to
release from jail.
l.Translation services for those receiving MAT services when needed.
m.Delivery of MAT medications.
n.Community re-entry services as related to MAT services
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Article 3
Standards and Requirements
3.1 Program Policies and Plans.
a.Contractor shall adhere to the policy or plan for its jail submitted to satisfy the
deliverable described in Part Eight, Article 1.5.
b.A Sheriff who is the custodian of a county jail or city and county jail may enter
into agreements with community agencies, behavioral health organizations, and
substance use disorder treatment organizations to assist in the development and
administration of medication-assisted treatment in the jail.
3.2 License Requirements.
a. Providers licensed as an opioid medication assisted treatment (OMAT) program
shall adhere to 2 CCR 502-1 Behavioral Health Rules regarding 21.320: Opioid
Medication Assisted Treatment (OMAT).
b. Providers handling controlled substances shall adhere to 2 CCR 502-1
Behavioral Health Rules regarding 21.300: Controlled Substance License
Requirements, which includes direction on the safe storage and handling of
controlled substances.
3.3 Level of Program/Care. OMAT provider facilities shall meet ASAM Level 1 Outpatient
Treatment or 2.1 Intensive Outpatient level of care.
Article 4
Deliverables
4.1 For Deliverables under this section, please see Part 8 - JBBS Program Deliverables
PART SEVEN - JBBS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (HB 22-1326)
Article 1
Purpose & Target Population
1.1 Purpose. For those county jails who choose to accept SLFRF funds as it pertains to
HB22-1326, the State of Colorado, Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) in
cooperation with JBBS (Jail Based Behavioral Health Services) program, will assist
county jails in meeting the requirements set forth by this legislation as it pertains to
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) technical assistance provided to jails. County jails
may enter into agreements with community agencies and organizations to assist in the
development and administration of medication-assisted treatment.
This technical assistance is a menu of options for different technical assistance elements
needed for jails including but not limited to: consulting related to staffing necessary to
provide MAT services, including jail operations staff, medical staff, and behavioral health
staff. This technical assistance should also include options as to what services are
available to offenders upon their release from custody.
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Those who will be assisted by the technical assistance are local county detention facilities
(jails) throughout the state of Colorado. The state of Colorado has 64 counties, however,
not all 64 counties have jails. The JBBS program is currently being offered in 49 county
jails. Jail population sizes vary by county, with the largest populations being housed in the
seven county Denver metro area jails.
1.2 Target Population. Colorado County Jails participating in the Jail Based Behavioral
Health Services program with the Behavioral Health Administration annually contracting
with the state of Colorado to receive these funds for the provision of jail based behavioral
health services have access to these funds through their contracts.
Article 2
Definitions and Acronyms
Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) represents one of Colorado’s many steps
towards strategic investments in improving the behavioral health system. The BHA is a new
cabinet member-led agency, housed within the Department of Human Services, designed
to be the single entity responsible for driving coordination and collaboration across state
agencies to address behavioral health needs.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) enforces the controlled substances laws and
regulations of the United States and brings to the criminal and civil justice system of the
United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal
members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of
controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States; and to
recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of
illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets.
Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBS) The Jail Based Behavioral Health
Services (JBBS) Program has been operational since October 2011 with funding from the
Correctional Treatment Cash Fund pursuant to C.R.S.18-19-103 (5)(c)(V). The goal of the
JBBS Program is to provide appropriate behavioral health services to inmates while
supporting continuity of care within the community after release from incarceration.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with
counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment
of substance use disorders. Medications used in MAT are approved by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and MAT programs are clinically driven and tailored to meet each
patient’s needs.
Article 3
Activities and Services
3.1 Expanded Provision of Medication-Assisted Treatment Through Technical
Assistance. Contractors engaging JBBS funding shall access technical assistance to
expand access to care for persons who are incarcerated with substance use disorder
(SUD) through the following activities:
a. Contractor shall utilize technical assistance for the Development and Implementation of
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
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b.Contractor shall hire technical assistance (“TA”) providers to support MAT programs in
their facility to address:
i. Medication availability within the community.
ii. Identifying bulk purchasing options for MAT related services.
iii. DEA licensing services.
iv. Temporary or Permanent staffing services for positions related to the
implementation of MAT services. These could be either sworn and
civilian positions.
v. Training services for jail staff as it relates to MAT.
vi.Consultation services for jail staff and community providers as it
relates to MAT.
vii.Advertising, Marketing or Public Relations services regarding MAT
services.
viii. Human Services collaboration as it pertains to Medicaid enrollment
prior to release from custody.
ix. Translation services when needed as it pertains to MAT.
x. Delivery of MAT medications.
xi. Community re-entry services for offender transition
c. Contractor shall provide a work plan outlining the jail’s intended use for the TA funding
no later than 30 days from the date this amendment is executed.
d.Contractor shall submit a policy of the Jail’s MAT protocols and procedures for the
facility outlining the services and medications offered no later than 30 days from the date
this amendment is executed to cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us. A copy of this policy will be
provided to BHA before MAT services are provided. The policies will also include guidelines
for nonmedical evaluations, including timelines for performing a subsequent medical
evaluation.
e.Contractor shall provide appropriate and best-practice withdrawal management care to
incarcerated individuals as necessary
f.Contractor shall develop community partnerships with necessary providers to link
persons with SUD with an approved community-based clinical care provider.
g.Contractor shall provide patient education surrounding SUD/MAT/OUD and the types of
treatment available in their community.
3.2 Allowable Expenses. The following are allowable expenses in the provision of the
services above specific to this Part, reimbursable in accordance with the BHA-approved
rate schedule.
a.Purchase technical assistance services identified in 3.1(b) above.
b.Provide staff development and training regarding Medication-Assisted
Treatment, Substance Use Disorder, and Opioid Use Disorder to fulfill
requirements of HB 22-1326.
c.Fee for service agreements with contractors for treatment, medical staff, and
medications.
d.Required medications, handled subject to Controlled Substance / Medication
Assisted Treatment licensing requirements, including medications for
overdose reversal such as Naloxone.
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e.Jail payroll expenses for interventions, medical staff, and medications.
PART EIGHT - JBBS PROGRAM DELIVERABLES
Article 1
1.1 Deliverables for All JBBS Programs
a. JBBS Work Plan. Using the JBBS Statement of Work, the Contractor is required
to design a work plan based on the five criteria listed below. The Annual Work Plan
should specify the following information for each service in which the Contractor will
participate in. See JBBS Work Plan Template at the end of this document.
b.Annual Report. The Contractor shall submit to the State the previous year’s
Annual Report by EOB July 31, utilizing the JBBS Reporting Template provided by
BHA. The Contractor shall submit this report via email to cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us
c.JBBS Database Reporting.
i. The Contractor or designated subcontractor shall complete all applicable
data fields in the JBBS (Civicore) Database using the following URL:
https://fw.civicore.com/jbbhs or another data system as prescribed by BHA.
All data entry shall be updated on an ongoing basis, and must reflect current
individual enrollment and services provided by the 15th of each month
following the month when the service was provided.
ii.Data Entry shall include:
a.Basic individual demographic and working diagnosis information.
b.Booking date (date that the individual was booked into jail).
c.Screening date and results (Mental Health, Substance Use,
Traumatic Brain Injury, Trauma, and Suicidality) for all individuals
who screen “positive” for a mental health disorder or substance use
disorder.
d.Admission date (date that individual began receiving JBBS services).
e.If applicable, results of Level of Supervision Inventory (LSI/LSI-R)
risk assessment (recommended for individuals admitted to the JBBS
program who are in jail more than 30 days).
f.Individual-level services provided (date of service, type of service,
duration of service, and any additional applicable information),
including any Medication Assisted Treatment services provided (date
of service, duration of service, type of MAT service, specific MAT
medication, and any other applicable information, including
frequency of dosage).
g.Date, duration, and participants who attended for treatment or case
management group sessions.
h.Discharge date and type (unsuccessful discharge or successful
discharge, depending on whether the individual is actively
participating in the JBBS program at the time of discharge). BHA
utilizes discharge and admission dates to approximate sentence
length and measure progress toward shortening sentence lengths.
i.Date tracked and treatment status in the community, tracked at
month 1, month 2, month 6, and month 12 after discharge.
j.The Contractor or Contractor’s designated subcontractor shall
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complete Drug Alcohol Coordinated Data System (DACODS),
Colorado Client Assessment Records (CCAR), and Encounters - or
other BHA prescribed data system records, according to the
following schedule:
a.Encounters are due by the last business day of each month
for all services provided during the previous month.
b.CCARs are due by the last business day of the month
following the admission, annual update, or discharge of a
client.
c.DACODS are due by the 15th of the following month for
admissions into, and discharges from, JBBS services.
See the latest version of the Finance & Data Protocol
Protocol #1 Special Studies Codes and Eligibility for more
details.
d. Workgroup Attendance. BHA facilitates JBBS Program Meetings every other
month. The Contractor shall ensure that a representative from each jail participates
in the meetings. The representative(s) who attends the meetings shall be
responsible for relaying the information discussed during the meetings to the rest of
the Contractor’s program organizational structure.
e.Critical Incidents. The Contractor shall ensure any critical incident involving a
JBBS client that occurs within the jail, is documented and shared with the
Behavioral Health Administration via an encrypted email to
cdhs_ci_bha@state.co.us, within 24 hours of the time the incident occurs. It is
recommended that the Contractor include this reporting requirement in all
subcontractor agreements. The documentation should include the following:
i.Date and time of incident.
ii. Location of the incident.
iii.The nature of the incident.
iv.How the incident was resolved.
v. Name[s] of staff present.
vi.Whether the incident resulted in any physical harm to the participant or
any staff.
f.Copy of Proposed Subcontract. The Contractor shall provide to BHA a copy of
any proposed subcontract between the Contractor and any potential provider of
services to fulfill any requirements of this Contract, to cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us within
30 days of subcontract execution. The subcontract will be evaluated to ensure it is
in compliance with the maximum rates established in the Annual Budget document
provided by BHA.
g.Site Visits. The JBBS Program Manager(s) may conduct site visits for the
purpose of providing technical assistance support and quality assurance monitoring
of the program on a periodic/as needed basis.
h.Monthly Contract Monitoring Tool. The Contractor shall submit a completed
contract monitoring tool to their assigned JBBS program manager no later than the
20th of the month with the prior months information. JBBS program managers will
update this internally.
i.Plan of Action. Contractors who do not meet the deliverables above, or any
additional deliverables listed below, for which they have been provided funding,
shall be asked to submit a plan of action to improve program performance for the
current or next fiscal year.
j.Monthly BHA Invoice. Invoices will be submitted to
cdhs_bhapayment@state.co.us by the 20th of the following month. Only one
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month’s expenses are allowed per invoice. Supporting documentation will only be
required in the event of an audit, but these records should be maintained by the
Contractor.
k.Spending Projection Plan. If a contractor is underspent by greater than 40% of
their budget by mid fiscal year (Nov 30), Contractor shall submit a spending
projection plan. Failure to submit the spending plan and failure to effectively utilize
funding could result in reduction in the current year budget.
l.Behavioral Health Screenings:
i. Individuals involved in the JBBS program are required to complete an
evidence based behavioral health screen for each of the following five
categories: Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health, Suicide, Trauma and
Traumatic Brain Injury. This information should be used to formulate a
comprehensive treatment plan to include appropriate referrals.
ii. For individuals who are admitted to the JBBS program and are in custody
more than 30 days, it is recommended that a Level of Supervision Inventory
(LSI/LSI-R) risk assessment be completed.
1.2 Additional Deliverables Related to Pre-Sentence Reentry Coordinator Services
a. Data Entry. The Contractor or designated subcontractor shall complete all
applicable data fields in the JBBS (Civicore) Database or another data system as
prescribed by BHA. All data entry shall be updated on an ongoing basis, and must
reflect current individual enrollment and services provided by the 15th of each
month following the month when the service was provided. In addition to the data
reporting requirements outlined in Part 8, Article 1, Section 1.1, Subsection c,
above, the following additional data related to Pre-Sentence Reentry shall be
collected:
i. Whether the individual is pre-sentence at time of admission (checkbox in
JBBS (CiviCore) Database.
1.3 Additional Deliverables Related to Jail Medication-Assisted Treatment
a. Organizational Structure. All Contractors participating in JBBS shall determine
and provide an organizational structure designed to facilitate and promote effective
MAT program administration. Describe the use of evidence based best practices for
coordination of care for identified inmates. This report is due via email to
cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us by August 1 annually.
b. Policies. Prior to MAT services being delivered, the Contractor shall provide
BHA a written policy for their intended Jail MAT service delivery method, via email
to cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us. Contact JBBS Program Manager for additional
information on creating MAT policies.
c.Barrier Reports. If Contractor does not deliver any part of these deliverables,
Contractor shall submit a report detailing the barrier(s) Contractor is experiencing
that have prevented the service delivery. Describe the capacity or efforts needed to
get the jail into compliance, including but not limited to withdrawal management,
screening, and coordination of care for inmates identified for MAT. The report is due
via email to cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us by August 1 annually.
d. Work Plan and Budget Submission/Approval. In order to access MAT funds,
Contractor must submit a work plan selecting an MAT tier and describing how the
funds will be used. If Contractor’s proposed budget exceeds the soft cap described
in its tier (described in Part Six, article 3.5 above), Contractor shall provide an initial
budget to the BHA JBBS Program Manager with Contractor submission of the work
plan. BHA JBBS Program Manager will respond with an approval, a request for
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more information, or a rejection with cause. Budgets in excess of the proposed soft
cap must be approved in advance in writing by the BHA JBBS Program Manager.
Contractors with ongoing MAT programs must submit the workplan and budget by
June 1 annually for the upcoming state fiscal year (beginning July 1). Contractors
beginning new MAT programs must submit the workplan and budget prior to
commencing services billed to this fund. Contractor work may not commence until
the work plan and budget are approved by the BHA JBBS Program Manager.
e. Data Entry. The Contractor or designated subcontractor shall complete all
applicable data fields as outlined in Part 8, Article 1, Section 1.1, Subsection c,
above. Data shall be entered in the JBBS (Civicore) Database or another data
system as prescribed by BHA. All data entry shall be updated on an ongoing basis,
and must reflect current individual enrollment and services provided by the 15th of
each month following the month when the service was provided.
1.4 Additional Deliverables Related to JBBS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (HB 22-1326)
a. Work Plan. Contractor shall provide a work plan outlining the jail’s intended use
for the TA funding for no later than 30 days from the date this amendment is
executed. If jails decline the funding, a written explanation will be provided by 30
days from when this amendment is executed.
1.5 MAT Reporting Metrics Related to JBBS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (HB 22-1326)
a. Number of Individuals Served - Number of unduplicated incarcerated individuals
who have received MAT services (medication or service) under the JBBS umbrella.
This metric will be reported quarterly effective July 1, 2023.
b.Medication Compliance - Number of individuals who have engaged in Jail-MAT
services under the JBBS umbrella, who have successfully transitioned to a provider
for further treatment or ongoing evaluation for MAT services, including community-
based or Department of Corrections settings. This metric will be reported quarterly
effective July 1, 2023.
c.A template will be provided to each participating jail and will be requested on a
quarterly basis by JBBS Program Manager(s).
Table 1
Below is the deliverables table required by BHA, for each JBBS related service.
Program Deliverable Due Date Responsible
Party
Deliver to
All Provide annual
work plan
By EOB May 1,
for the
following fiscal
year
Contractor cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us
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All BHA invoice By 20th of
following
month for
previous
month’s
expenses
Contractor cdhs_BHApayment@st
ate.co.us
All Report critical
incidents
Within 24
hours of
incident
Contractor cdhs_ci_BHA@state.co.us
All Provide JBBS
annual report
By EOB July
31 of the
current year
Contractor cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us
All Workgroup
attendance
Quarterly Contractor Locations TBD
All Send BHA copy
of vendor(s)
subcontract(s)
Within 30 days
of contract
being signed
Contractor cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us
All Site Visits Ongoing / as
needed
BHA Locations TBD
All Contract
Monitoring Tool
Ongoing, by
the 20th of
each month for
all services
provided
during the
previous month
Contractor JBBS Program
Manager
Pre-sentence
Reentry
Coordinator
Services
Data entry specific
to Pre-Sentence
Reentry Coordinator
Services
Ongoing, by
the 15th of
each month for
all services
provided
during the
previous month
Contractor or
designated
subcontractor
JBBS Civicore
Database
Jail Based Behavioral
Health Services
MAT Organizational
structure
August 1
(annually)
Contractor cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us
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MAT MAT Policies Prior to MAT
services being
delivered
Contractor cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us
MAT Barrier Reports August 1
(annually)
Contractor cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us
MAT Work Plan and
Budget
Submission/
Approval
Within five (5)
business days
of plan
submission
Contractor cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us
MAT Data Entry
Specific to MAT
Ongoing, by
the 15th of
each month for
all services
provided
during the
previous month
Contractor or
designated
subcontractor
JBBS Civicore
Database
Jail Based Behavioral
Health Services
JBBS MAT TA
(HB 22-1326)
Work Plan and
Budget
Submission/
Approval
Within five (5)
business days
of plan
submission
Contractor or
designated
subcontractor
cdhs_jbbs@state.co.us
JBBS Work Plan
1. Identify the Project Name, Purpose and Timeline
i. The Project Name will be either JBBS/Substance Use Disorder
Treatment, JBBS/Mental Health Treatment, JBBS/Pre-Sentence
Coordinator, or JBBS/Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
ii. The Purpose will include what you hope to accomplish by
providing JBBS services in your facilities.
iii. The Timeline will be July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
2. Put Your Work Plan Into Context
i. This should include an introduction and background of the facility’s
JBBS program.
ii. Write an introduction and background to better outline why you
need this project to happen - Creating context and establishing the
problem, helps explain why you need the solution. Examples could
include an increase in substance abuse usage, increase in mental
health disorders, increased jail population, high recidivism rates,
Colorado state statute requirements, etc…
iii. Describe the overall goal of the JBBS program. Examples can
include who is eligible for services, how will referrals to the program
be made, what are the admission criteria, how services will be
provided, etc…
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iv. If the facility is a new JBBS program, please include a brief
summary of how and why JBBS services will be implemented into
your facility, and what you hope to gain from this program.
3.Establish Your Goals and Objectives: Goals and objectives should be developed
in an integrated, multi-disciplinary fashion, which includes the active and ongoing
participation of the offender, jail staff and community providers. Examples could
include:
i.What are / will be, the assessments and screenings between
subcontracted treatment provider agencies?
ii. How will you interface with other agencies serving persons with
substance use disorders or co-occurring mental illnesses, (i.e.,
community mental health centers, substance use disorder treatment
programs, service programs for Veterans, community service
agencies, and other licensed clinicians in private practice), to meet
individuals’ treatment needs?
iii. What is the service array available within the community to
program participants upon their release from jail, OR, if there are
limited services available in your area, highlight this as a potential
barrier.
iv.Which recovery support services (RSS) are most needed in your
community and/or catchment area and how will the provider or
Sheriff’s Department use a portion of their budget to meet these
needs?
v. What security protocol and reporting requirements are expected
from the treatment provider?
vi.What is the current capacity or efforts to screen all individuals
booked into the jail facility for mental health, suicidality and
substance use histories and needs?
vii. What are/will be, the continuum of services being offered,
pursuant to this Contract based on evidence based curricula?
viii.What will the frequency and duration of services offered look
like? Discuss the availability of services during the week and hours of
operation, as well as include a breakdown of staff time (FTE)
allocated to the program, credentials and general duties of each
position.
4.Define and Coordinate Your Resources:
i.Determine and provide an organizational structure designed to
facilitate and promote effective administration of the JBBS program
(should include jail staff as well as any subcontracted staff).
ii. Describe how you plan to link offenders with community services
upon their release from custody.
5. Understand Your Constraints: Are there any obstacles that are going to get in the
way of providing these services?
i. Examine if there are any barriers to treatment within the jail? Within
the community?
ii. If so, it is possible to address these and, if so, how do you plan to
do that?
6.Discuss Risks and Accountability: Here you will highlight any foreseeable risks to
the program, as well as who will be accountable for each aspect of the program.
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i. Activities, services, budgets, plans, timelines, goals, and outcome
measures included in the Work Plan shall be interpreted as being
material contractual performance requirements, outcomes,
measures, and contract deliverables of the Contractor.
The work plan, once approved by BHA, shall be incorporated into this Contract by
reference as work requirements of the Contractor supplemental to Contractor work
requirements under the current Contract Exhibit A, Statement of Work, as amended.
Please use the template provided below to complete your work plan.
Jail Based Behavioral Services (JBBS) Program
Work Plan Template
Using the JBBS Statement of Work, please design a work plan based on the
five (5) criteria listed below. The Annual Work Plan should specify the
following information for each service in which the Contractor (jail) will
participate in:
1.Identify the Project Name, Purpose and Timeline
- The Project Name ( ___ County JBBS)
- The Purpose
- The Timeline will be July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
2. Put Your Work Plan Into Context:
-It is here where you will write an introduction and background of your JBBS
program
-Write an introduction and background to better outline why you need this
project to happen - Creating context and establishing the problem, helps
explain why you need the solution!
*Examples could include an increase in substance abuse
usage, increase in mental health disorders, increased jail
population, high recidivism rates, Colorado state statutes
requirements, etc…
- Describe the overall goal of the JBBS program
*Examples can include who is eligible for services, how will
referrals to the program be made, what are the admission
criteria, how services will be provided, etc…
- If your facility is a new JBBS program, please include a brief summary of
how and why JBBS services will be implemented into your facility, and what
you hope to gain from this program
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3.Establish Your Goals and Objectives: Goals and objectives should be
developed in an integrated, multi-disciplinary fashion, which includes the active and
ongoing participation of the offender, jail staff and community providers. Examples
could include:
- What are / will be, the assessments and screenings between subcontracted
treatment provider agencies?
- How will you interface with other agencies serving persons with substance
use disorders or co-occurring mental illnesses, (i.e., community mental
health centers, substance use disorder treatment programs, service
programs for Veterans, community service agencies, and other licensed
clinicians in private practice), to meet individuals’ treatment needs?
-What is the service array available within the community to program
participants upon their release from jail, OR, if there are limited services
available in your area, highlight this as a potential barrier.
- Which Recovery Support Services (RSS) are most needed in your
community and/or catchment area and how the provider or Sheriff’s
Department will use a portion of their budget to meet these needs?
- What security protocol and reporting requirements are expected from the
treatment provider?
- What is the current capacity or efforts to screen all individuals booked into
the jail facility for mental health, suicidality and substance use histories and
needs?
- What are/will be, the continuum of services being offered, pursuant to this
Contract based on evidence based curricula?
- What will the frequency and duration of services offered look like? Discuss
the availability of services during the week and hours of operation, as well as
include a breakdown of staff time (FTE) allocated to the program, credentials
and general duties of each position.
4.Define and Coordinate Your Resources
- Determine and provide an organizational structure designed to facilitate and
promote effective administration of the JBBS program (should include jail
staff as well as any subcontracted staff)
- Describe how you plan to link offenders with community services upon their
release from custody
5.Understand Your Constraints:
- Are there any obstacles that are going to get in the way of providing these
services?
-Examine if there are any barriers to treatment within the jail? Within the
community?
-If so, it is possible to address these and, if so, how do you plan to do that?
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6.Discuss Risks and Accountability: Here you will highlight any foreseeable
risks to the program, as well as who will be accountable for each aspect of the
program.
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BHA Program JBBS
Project Name JBBS
MD/DO *
Pharmascist (Pharm‐D)
Registered Nurse *
Data Entry Clerk
Peer Support Specialist
Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP)
Allowed Services *
Application Fees ID / Birth Certificates
Indigent Backpacks
Basic Hygiene Items
Additional Notes
$131,933/year
$74,160/year
$41,200/year
$35,000/year
$15.50/hour
*BHA will reimburse salaries up to the state maximum
*BHA may consider rates 10% above statewide maximum salaries pending justification from jails and written pre‐approval by BHA
Travel
Mileage (IRS rate)$0.66/mile
Operating Expenses
Maximum total percentage of contract budget 10%
Training and continuing education for jail employees/clinicians (including but not limited to QMAP, CIT, Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed
Care, (Certified Addiction Specialist ‐Classes only) may be included in the operating expenses
BHA may pay for one licensing test per clinician (NCE, MAC, NCAC). Up to $200 per clinician, per test.
BHA may consider operating expenses above 10% of total contract budget pending justification from jails and written pre‐approval by BHA
Indirect Expenses
10%
BHA may consider operating expenses above 10% of total contract budget pending justification from jails and written pre‐approval by BHA
RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES
Maximum total percentage of contract budget
November 15, 2023
State General Fund $37,000.00
Email
Date Completed
SERVICE CATEGORIES
Services (Fixed Price per rate Schedule) Funding Source Total
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Budget Period Execution ‐ June 30, 2024
Fiscal Contract, Title Sarah Kenndy,Program Coordinator
Phone 970-328-8541
sarah.kennedy@.ueaglecountys
EXHIBIT B, FY24 ANNUAL BUDGET
Agency Name Eagle County
Program Contact, Title Sarah Kenndy,Program Coordinator
Phone 970-328-8541
Email sarah.kennedy@.ueaglecountys
Unlicensed Master's Level Therapist or Substance Abuse Counselor (example CAS)*$66,950/year
Unlicensed Bachelor's Level Therapist or Substance Abuse Counselor (example
CAS)*
$61,800/year
$56,650/year
JBBS Program Administrator (Primary responsibility of managing the jail's JBBS
program.) *
Pre‐sentence Coordinator *
Case Manager (CM) *
Certified Addiction Technician (CAT)$43,260/year
Physician Assistance (PA) *$123,600/year
$258,805/year
$100,522/year
$70,00/year
Mental Health Treatment State General Fund $3,000.00
Total Contract $40,000.00
JBBS RATE SCHEDULE
Statewide Maximum Salaries
Positions should be hired at salary levels indicative of qualifications, experience, and organization pay schedules. This table indicates a maximum salary only. It
is understood that many positions will be hired at lower salary levels than the state maximum.
Licensed Therapist (LPC/LCSW/LAC/LMFT)*$82,400/year
FY24 JBBS Budget
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Food Assistance
$230/unit
MEDICATIONS
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE / ALLOWABLE EXPENSES PURSUANT TO HB 22‐1326 Pending approval of budget plans ( these federal funds must be used by June 30, 2024)
Revised 04_25_2023
DEA Licensing services
Human Services collaboration as it pertains to Medicaid enrollment
Translation services when needed
Community reentry services for offender transition
Delivery of MAT medications to the facility
Staffing services related to the implementation of MAT
Training needs for staff as related to MAT
Consulting services as it relates to MAT
Advertising, marketing, or PR services as they relate to MAT
90 day limit per person
$28/month
Buprenorphine ‐ 2mg tablet $19/month
Utilities
Life Skills Training
Medical Assistance – copays / infectious disease testing
Medications
Personal Care (eg. haircuts)
GED Program / Testing
Job Placement Training
Bicycles
Bus Pass – Daily, Monthly
May be provided if client is engaged in treatment services for 2 + months post
release. 1 bike per person.
1 month limit per client, per childChild Care
Clothing
Educational Costs ( books, supplies, and fees)
Emergency Housing/Rental Assistance
Gas Vouchers
Buprenorphine (transdermal film, ER) 5 mcg/hr
Buprenorphine (transdermal film, ER) 7.5 mcg/hr
Buprenorphine (transdermal film ER) 10 mcg/hr
Phone Cards
Pre‐paid Cell Phones
Printed Resources
Out of state travel to treatment will need prior approval by BHA
Limit of $100.00 per person
1 month limit per client
Limit of $250.00 per person
30 day limit per person
Limit of $15.00 per person
To be paid for upon release and after client attends 2 appointments in the
community.
Cost of the phone and up to 2 months of bills.
Naloxone (Narcan)
Vivitrol
&
MEDICATIONS
Medication reimbursement will be based on a) providers established rate or b) jail purchase agreement rate or c) in the absence of an established rate or jail
purchase agreement rate the following BHA rate schedule.
Medication Rate
Methadone $18/day ‐ Treatment, incl medication, integrated psychosocial, & medical support services
Naltrexone (oral)$39/day
$20‐$40/dose ‐ **Contact CDPHE for discounted rate**
$1,185/unit; 100mg/0.5mL and 300mg/1.5mL (extended release) Uninsured pricing cost
Depot‐naltrexone (injectable) (Vivitrol)$1,185/unit
Buprenorphine ‐ 8mg tablet
Buprenorphine (transdermal film ER) 20 mcg/hr
Buprenorphine (transdermal film ER) 15 mcg/hr
$316/unit
$135/unit
$192/unit
$108/unit
Transportation Assistance
Transportation to Residential Treatment
UA / BAs
FY24 JBBS Budget
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Exhibit C
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Exhibit C
Miscellaneous Provisions
I. General Provisions and Requirements
A. Finance and Data Protocols
The Contractor shall comply with the Behavioral Health Administration’s (BHA) most current
Finance and Data Protocols and the Behavioral Health Accounting and Auditing Guidelines,
made a part of this Contract by reference.
B. Marketing and Communications
The Contractor shall comply with the following marketing and communications requirements:
1. Reports or Evaluations. All reports or evaluations funded by BHA must be reviewed
by BHA staff, including program, data, and communications, over a period of no
fewer than 15 business days. The Contractor may be asked to place a report or
evaluation on an BHA template and the report or evaluation is required to display
the BHA logo. The Contractor shall submit the finished document to BHA in its
final format and as an editable Word or Google document.
2. Press Releases. All press releases about work funded by BHA must note that the
work is funded by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health
Administration. Press releases about work funded by BHA must be reviewed by
BHA program and communications staff over a period of no fewer than five
business days.
3. Marketing Materials. Contractor shall include the current Colorado Department of
Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration logo on any marketing
materials, such as brochures or fact sheets, that advertise programs funded by this
Contract. Marketing materials must be approved by the Contract’s assigned BHA
program contract over a period of no fewer than 5 business days.
4. All Other Documents. All other documents published by the Contractor about its
BHA-funded work, including presentations or website content, should mention the
Colorado Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration as a
funder.
5. Opinion of BHA. BHA may require the Contractor to add language to documents
that mention BHA reading: “The views, opinions and content expressed do not
necessarily reflect the views, opinions or policies of the Colorado Department of
Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration.”
C. Start-up Costs
If the State reimburses the Contractor for any start-up costs and the Contractor closes the
program or facility within three years of receipt of the start-up costs, the Contractor shall
reimburse the State for said start-up costs within sixty (60) days of the closure. The Contractor
is not required to reimburse the State for start-up costs if the facility or program closure is due
to BHA eliminating funding to that specific program and/or budget line item.
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D. Immediate Notification of Closures / Reductions in Force
If the Contractor intends to close a facility or program, it shall notify the BHA Contracts Unit
at least five business days prior to the closure. Similarly, if the Contractor, or any sub-
contractor provider, intends to conduct a reduction in force which affects a program funded
through this contract, the Contractor shall notify the BHA Contracts Unit at least five business
days prior to the layoffs.
E. Contract Contact Procedure
The Contractor shall submit all requests for BHA interpretation of this Contract or for
amendments to this Contract to the BHA Contract Manager.
F. Continuity of Operations Plan
1. In the event of an emergency resulting in a disruption of normal activities,
BHA may request that Contractor provide a plan describing how Contractor
will ensure the execution of essential functions of the Contract, to the extent
possible under the circumstances of the inciting emergency (“Continuity of
Operations Plan” or “Plan”).
2. The Continuity of Operations Plan must be specific and responsive to the
circumstances of the identified emergency.
3. BHA will provide formal notification of receipt of the Continuity of
Operations Plan to the Contractor.
4. The Continuity of Operations Plan will not impact or change the budget or
any other provisions of the contract, and Contractor's performance will be
held to the same standards and requirements as the original Contract terms,
unless otherwise specified in the Continuity of Operations Plan.
5. Any submitted Continuity of Operations Plan will be ratified as an
amendment to the contract as soon as possible.
6. Contractor shall communicate, in a format mutually agreed upon by BHA
and Contractor staff, on a frequency that supports the monitoring of services
under the Continuity of Operations Plan. If adjustments are needed to the
Plan, such adjustments will be made in writing and accompanied by written
notice of receipt from BHA.
a. As part of the BHA/Contractor communication during the emergency,
Contractor and BHA will evaluate whether the emergency has
resolved such that normal operations may be resumed.
b.Contractor and BHA will agree in writing when the emergency
situation is sufficiently resolved and agree to a closeout period that is
four weeks or less.
c. BHA will submit notice accepting the termination of the Continuity
of Operations Plan to the Contractor as the final action for any
qualifying emergency response.
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G. Cultural Responsiveness in Service Delivery
1. The Behavioral Health Administration expects funding dollars to support equity in
access, services provided, and behavioral health outcomes among individuals of all
cultures, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, and ethnicities. Accordingly,
Contractors should collect and use data to: (1) identify priority populations vulnerable
to health disparities encompassing the contractor's entire geographic service area
(e.g., racial, ethnic, limited English speaking, indigenous, sexual orientation, gender
identity groups, etc.) and (2) implement strategies to decrease the disparities in access,
service use, and outcomes—both within those subpopulations and in comparison to
the general population.
2. One strategy for addressing health disparities is the use of the recently revised
National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health
and Health Care (CLAS). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Think Cultural Health website (https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/) also features
information, continuing education opportunities, resources, and more for health and
health care professionals to learn about culturally and linguistically appropriate
services, or CLAS.
3. Contractors providing direct behavioral health prevention, treatment, or recovery
services shall submit one of the following two documents to
CDHS_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us by August 31 annually:
a. If a provider has completed an equity plan that identifies how they will
address health equity, they can submit the plan or;
b.Submit a completed CLAS checklist that follows this HHS format:
https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/assets/pdfs/AnImplementationChecklistfort
heNationalCLASStandards.pdf
H. Prohibition on Marijuana. Funds may not be used, directly or indirectly, to purchase,
prescribe, or provide marijuana or treatment using marijuana. Treatment in this context
includes the treatment of opioid use disorder. Funds also cannot be provided to any individual
who or organization that provides or permits marijuana use for the purposes of treating
substance use or mental disorders. This prohibition does not apply to those providing such
treatment in the context of clinical research permitted by the DEA and under an FDA-
approved investigational new drug application where the article being evaluated is marijuana
or a constituent thereof that is otherwise a banned controlled substance under federal law.
II. Use of Subcontracts.
A. Services described in this Contract may be performed by Contractor or by a subcontractor,
except where this Contract states explicitly that a service must not be subcontracted.
1. To the extent a subcontractor is used, the Contractor shall provide a copy of the subcontract
to BHA at CDHS_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us.
2. Contractor shall ensure that its subcontractors perform to the terms of this Contract as set
forth in the Contract provisions.
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B. Any subcontract for services must include, at a minimum, the following:
1. A description of each partner’s participation
2. Responsibilities to the program (policy and/or operational)
3. Resources the subcontractor will contribute, reimbursement rates, services to be included
and processes in collecting and sharing data and the most recent CDHS version of the
HIPAA Business Associates Addendum, if this Contract contains the HIPAA Business
Associates Addendum/Qualified Service Organization Addendum as an exhibit.
4. A copy of this Contract and all its terms and conditions.
C. The Contractor shall provide to BHA a copy of any proposed subcontract between the
Contractor and any potential provider of services to fulfill any requirements of this Contract, to
CDHS_BHAdeliverables@state.co.us within 30 days of subcontract execution.
D. BHA reserves the right to require Contractor to renegotiate subcontracts where necessary to
adhere to the terms of this Contract.
E. Subcontractor/Partnership Termination. In the event where partnerships with a subcontractor
such as a treatment provider is terminated, the Contractor shall transition to a new partnership
no later than 30 days from termination to ensure continuity of care for all participants of the
program.
III. Financial Requirements
A. Funding Sources
1. The Contractor shall identify all funds delivered to subcontractors as state general fund,
state cash funds, or federal grant dollars in Exhibit B, “Budget.”
2. If a Single Audit is performed in accordance with Section III.B. above, the Contractor shall
report the amount of the federal grant identified in the budget under the CFDA number
identified on the first page of this Contract.
3. The Contractor shall communicate the CFDA number to all sub-contractors in their sub-
contracts.
B. Budget Reallocations
1. The Contractor may reallocate funds between the budget categories of this contract, up to
10% of the total contract amount, upon written approval by BHA, without a contract
amendment. Any allowable reallocation is still subject to the limitations of the
Not to Exceed and the Maximum Amount Available per Fiscal Year.
C. Payment Terms
1. The Contractor shall invoice monthly for services, no later than the 20th of the month
following when services are provided.
2. The Contractor shall utilize the invoice template(s) provided by BHA.
3. All payment requests shall be submitted electronically to
CDHS_BHApayment@state.co.us
4. Any requests for payment received after September 10th for the prior state fiscal year cannot
be processed by BHA.
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5. The State will make payment on invoices within 45 days of receipt of a correct and complete
invoice to CDHS_BHApayment@state.co.us. Consequently, the Contractor must have
adequate solvency to pay its expenses up to 45 days after invoice submission to the State.
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EXHIBIT D
HIPAA BUSINESS ASSOCIATE / 42 PART 2
QUALIFIED SERVICE ORGANIZATION AGREEMENT
This HIPAA Business Associate/42 Part 2 Qualified Service Organization Agreement (“Agreement”) between the
State and Contractor is agreed to in connection with, and as an exhibit to, the Contract. For purposes of this
Agreement, the State is referred to as “Covered Entity” and the Contractor is referred to as “Business Associate”.
Unless the context clearly requires a distinction between the Contract and this Agreement, all references to
“Contract” shall include this Agreement.
1. PURPOSE
Covered Entity wishes to disclose information to Business Associate, which may include Protected Health
Information ("PHI"). The Parties intend to protect the privacy and security of the disclosed PHI in compliance
with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), Pub. L. No. 104-191 (1996) as
amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (“HITECH Act”) enacted
under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) Pub. L. No. 111–5
(2009), implementing regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 45
C.F.R. Parts 160, 162 and 164 (the “HIPAA Rules”) and other applicable laws, as amended. Prior to the
disclosure of PHI, Covered Entity is required to enter into an agreement with Business Associate containing
specific requirements as set forth in, but not limited to, Title 45, Sections 160.103, 164.502(e) and 164.504(e) of
the Code of Federal Regulations (“C.F.R.”) and all other applicable laws and regulations, all as may be amended.
2.DEFINITIONS
The following terms used in this Agreement shall have the same meanings as in the HIPAA Rules: Breach, Data
Aggregation, Designated Record Set, Disclosure, Health Care Operations, Individual, Minimum Necessary,
Notice of Privacy Practices, Protected Health Information, Required by Law, Secretary, Security Incident,
Subcontractor, Unsecured Protected Health Information, and Use.
The following terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth below:
a.Business Associate. “Business Associate” shall have the same meaning as the term “business
associate” at 45 C.F.R. 160.103 and, and shall refer to Contractor.
b.Covered Entity. “Covered Entity” shall have the same meaning as the term “covered entity” at 45
C.F.R. 160.103, and shall refer to the State.
c.Information Technology and Information Security. “Information Technology” and “Information
Security” shall have the same meanings as the terms “information technology” and “information
security”, respectively, in §24-37.5-102, C.R.S.
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Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein or in the HIPAA Rules shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Contract.
3.OBLIGATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE
a. Permitted Uses and Disclosures.
i.Business Associate shall use and disclose PHI only to accomplish Business Associate’s
obligations under the Contract.
i.To the extent Business Associate carries out one or more of Covered Entity’s obligations
under Subpart E of 45 C.F.R. Part 164, Business Associate shall comply with any and all
requirements of Subpart E that apply to Covered Entity in the performance of such obligation.
ii.Business Associate may disclose PHI to carry out the legal responsibilities of Business
Associate, provided, that the disclosure is Required by Law or Business Associate obtains
reasonable assurances from the person to whom the information is disclosed that:
A.the information will remain confidential and will be used or disclosed only as
Required by Law or for the purpose for which Business Associate originally
disclosed the information to that person, and;
B.the person notifies Business Associate of any Breach involving PHI of which it is
aware.
iii.Business Associate may provide Data Aggregation services relating to the Health Care
Operations of Covered Entity. Business Associate may de-identify any or all PHI created or
received by Business Associate under this Agreement, provided the de-identification
conforms to the requirements of the HIPAA Rules.
d.Minimum Necessary. Business Associate, its Subcontractors and agents, shall access, use, and
disclose only the minimum amount of PHI necessary to accomplish the objectives of the Contract, in
accordance with the Minimum Necessary Requirements of the HIPAA Rules including, but not
limited to, 45 C.F.R. 164.502(b) and 164.514(d).
e. Impermissible Uses and Disclosures.
i.Business Associate shall not disclose the PHI of Covered Entity to another covered entity
without the written authorization of Covered Entity.
ii.Business Associate shall not share, use, disclose or make available any Covered Entity PHI in
any form via any medium with or to any person or entity beyond the boundaries or
jurisdiction of the United States without express written authorization from Covered Entity.
f.Business Associate's Subcontractors.
i.Business Associate shall, in accordance with 45 C.F.R. 164.502(e)(1)(ii) and 164.308(b)(2),
ensure that any Subcontractors who create, receive, maintain, or transmit PHI on behalf of
Business Associate agree in writing to the same restrictions, conditions, and requirements that
apply to Business Associate with respect to safeguarding PHI.
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ii.Business Associate shall provide to Covered Entity, on Covered Entity’s request, a list of
Subcontractors who have entered into any such agreement with Business Associate.
iii.Business Associate shall provide to Covered Entity, on Covered Entity’s request, copies of
any such agreements Business Associate has entered into with Subcontractors.
g.Access to System. If Business Associate needs access to a Covered Entity Information Technology
system to comply with its obligations under the Contract or this Agreement, Business Associate shall
request, review, and comply with any and all policies applicable to Covered Entity regarding such
system including, but not limited to, any policies promulgated by the Office of Information
Technology and available at https://oit.colorado.gov/standards-policies-guides/technical-standards-
policies.
h.Access to PHI. Business Associate shall, within ten days of receiving a written request from Covered
Entity, make available PHI in a Designated Record Set to Covered Entity as necessary to satisfy
Covered Entity’s obligations under 45 C.F.R. 164.524.
i.Amendment of PHI.
i.Business Associate shall within ten days of receiving a written request from Covered Entity
make any amendment to PHI in a Designated Record Set as directed by or agreed to by
Covered Entity pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 164.526, or take other measures as necessary to satisfy
Covered Entity’s obligations under 45 C.F.R. 164.526.
ii.Business Associate shall promptly forward to Covered Entity any request for amendment of
PHI that Business Associate receives directly from an Individual.
j.Accounting Rights. Business Associate shall, within ten days of receiving a written request from
Covered Entity, maintain and make available to Covered Entity the information necessary for
Covered Entity to satisfy its obligations to provide an accounting of Disclosure under 45 C.F.R.
164.528.
k.Restrictions and Confidential Communications.
i.Business Associate shall restrict the Use or Disclosure of an Individual’s PHI within ten days
of notice from Covered Entity of:
A.a restriction on Use or Disclosure of PHI pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 164.522; or
B.a request for confidential communication of PHI pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 164.522.
ii.Business Associate shall not respond directly to an Individual’s requests to restrict the Use or
Disclosure of PHI or to send all communication of PHI to an alternate address.
iii.Business Associate shall refer such requests to Covered Entity so that Covered Entity can
coordinate and prepare a timely response to the requesting Individual and provide direction to
Business Associate.
l.Governmental Access to Records. Business Associate shall make its facilities, internal practices,
books, records, and other sources of information, including PHI, available to the Secretary for
purposes of determining compliance with the HIPAA Rules in accordance with 45 C.F.R. 160.310.
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m.Audit, Inspection and Enforcement.
i.Business Associate shall obtain and update at least annually a written assessment performed
by an independent third party reasonably acceptable to Covered Entity, which evaluates the
Information Security of the applications, infrastructure, and processes that interact with the
Covered Entity data Business Associate receives, manipulates, stores and distributes. Upon
request by Covered Entity, Business Associate shall provide to Covered Entity the executive
summary of the assessment.
ii.Business Associate, upon the request of Covered Entity, shall fully cooperate with Covered
Entity’s efforts to audit Business Associate’s compliance with applicable HIPAA Rules. If,
through audit or inspection, Covered Entity determines that Business Associate’s conduct
would result in violation of the HIPAA Rules or is in violation of the Contract or this
Agreement, Business Associate shall promptly remedy any such violation and shall certify
completion of its remedy in writing to Covered Entity.
n. Appropriate Safeguards.
i.Business Associate shall use appropriate safeguards and comply with Subpart C of 45 C.F.R.
Part 164 with respect to electronic PHI to prevent use or disclosure of PHI other than as
provided in this Agreement.
ii.Business Associate shall safeguard the PHI from tampering and unauthorized disclosures.
iii.Business Associate shall maintain the confidentiality of passwords and other data required for
accessing this information.
iv.Business Associate shall extend protection beyond the initial information obtained from
Covered Entity to any databases or collections of PHI containing information derived from
the PHI. The provisions of this section shall be in force unless PHI is de-identified in
conformance to the requirements of the HIPAA Rules.
o. Safeguard During Transmission.
i.Business Associate shall use reasonable and appropriate safeguards including, without
limitation, Information Security measures to ensure that all transmissions of PHI are
authorized and to prevent use or disclosure of PHI other than as provided for by this
Agreement.
ii.Business Associate shall not transmit PHI over the internet or any other insecure or open
communication channel unless the PHI is encrypted or otherwise safeguarded with a FIPS-
compliant encryption algorithm.
p. Reporting of Improper Use or Disclosure and Notification of Breach.
i.Business Associate shall, as soon as reasonably possible, but immediately after discovery of a
Breach, notify Covered Entity of any use or disclosure of PHI not provided for by this
Agreement, including a Breach of Unsecured Protected Health Information as such notice is
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required by 45 C.F.R. 164.410 or a breach for which notice is required under §24-73-103,
C.R.S.
ii.Such notice shall include the identification of each Individual whose Unsecured Protected
Health Information has been, or is reasonably believed by Business Associate to have been,
accessed, acquired, or disclosed during such Breach.
iii.Business Associate shall, as soon as reasonably possible, but immediately after discovery of
any Security Incident that does not constitute a Breach, notify Covered Entity of such
incident.
iv.Business Associate shall have the burden of demonstrating that all notifications were made as
required, including evidence demonstrating the necessity of any delay.
q. Business Associate’s Insurance and Notification Costs.
i.Business Associate shall bear all costs of a Breach response including, without limitation,
notifications, and shall maintain insurance to cover:
A.loss of PHI data;
B.Breach notification requirements specified in HIPAA Rules and in §24-73-103,
C.R.S.; and
C.claims based upon alleged violations of privacy rights through improper use or
disclosure of PHI.
ii.All such policies shall meet or exceed the minimum insurance requirements of the Contract
or otherwise as may be approved by Covered Entity (e.g., occurrence basis, combined single
dollar limits, annual aggregate dollar limits, additional insured status, and notice of
cancellation).
iii.Business Associate shall provide Covered Entity a point of contact who possesses relevant
Information Security knowledge and is accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to assist
with incident handling.
iv.Business Associate, to the extent practicable, shall mitigate any harmful effect known to
Business Associate of a Use or Disclosure of PHI by Business Associate in violation of this
Agreement.
r.Subcontractors and Breaches.
i.Business Associate shall enter into a written agreement with each of its Subcontractors and
agents, who create, receive, maintain, or transmit PHI on behalf of Business Associate. The
agreements shall require such Subcontractors and agents to report to Business Associate any
use or disclosure of PHI not provided for by this Agreement, including Security Incidents and
Breaches of Unsecured Protected Health Information, on the first day such Subcontractor or
agent knows or should have known of the Breach as required by 45 C.F.R. 164.410.
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ii.Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity of any such report and shall provide copies of
any such agreements to Covered Entity on request.
s.Data Ownership.
i.Business Associate acknowledges that Business Associate has no ownership rights with
respect to the PHI.
ii.Upon request by Covered Entity, Business Associate immediately shall provide Covered
Entity with any keys to decrypt information that the Business Association has encrypted and
maintains in encrypted form, or shall provide such information in unencrypted usable form.
t.Retention of PHI. Except upon termination of this Agreement as provided in Section 5, below,
Business Associate and its Subcontractors or agents shall retain all PHI throughout the term of this
Agreement, and shall continue to maintain the accounting of disclosures required under Section 3.h,
above, for a period of six years.
4.OBLIGATIONS OF COVERED ENTITY
a.Safeguards During Transmission. Covered Entity shall be responsible for using appropriate
safeguards including encryption of PHI, to maintain and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and
security of PHI transmitted pursuant to this Agreement, in accordance with the standards and
requirements of the HIPAA Rules.
b.Notice of Changes.
i.Covered Entity maintains a copy of its Notice of Privacy Practices on its website. Covered
Entity shall provide Business Associate with any changes in, or revocation of, permission to use
or disclose PHI, to the extent that it may affect Business Associate’s permitted or required uses
or disclosures.
ii.Covered Entity shall notify Business Associate of any restriction on the use or disclosure of
PHI to which Covered Entity has agreed in accordance with 45 C.F.R. 164.522, to the extent
that it may affect Business Associate’s permitted use or disclosure of PHI.
5.TERMINATION
a. Breach.
i.In addition to any Contract provision regarding remedies for breach, Covered Entity shall
have the right, in the event of a breach by Business Associate of any provision of this
Agreement, to terminate immediately the Contract, or this Agreement, or both.
ii.Subject to any directions from Covered Entity, upon termination of the Contract, this
Agreement, or both, Business Associate shall take timely, reasonable, and necessary action to
protect and preserve property in the possession of Business Associate in which Covered
Entity has an interest.
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b.Effect of Termination.
i.Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Business Associate, at the option of
Covered Entity, shall return or destroy all PHI that Business Associate, its agents, or its
Subcontractors maintain in any form, and shall not retain any copies of such PHI.
ii.If Covered Entity directs Business Associate to destroy the PHI, Business Associate shall
certify in writing to Covered Entity that such PHI has been destroyed.
iii.If Business Associate believes that returning or destroying the PHI is not feasible, Business
Associate shall promptly provide Covered Entity with notice of the conditions making return
or destruction infeasible. Business Associate shall continue to extend the protections of
Section 3 of this Agreement to such PHI, and shall limit further use of such PHI to those
purposes that make the return or destruction of such PHI infeasible.
6.INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Covered Entity and Business Associate agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event Business
Associate or any of its Subcontractors or agents use or disclosure of PHI in violation of this Agreement, the
HIPAA Rules or any applicable law. Covered Entity and Business Associate further agree that money damages
would not provide an adequate remedy for such Breach. Accordingly, Covered Entity and Business Associate
agree that Covered Entity shall be entitled to injunctive relief, specific performance, and other equitable relief to
prevent or restrain any Breach or threatened Breach of and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this
Agreement.
7.LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Any provision in the Contract limiting Contractor’s liability shall not apply to Business Associate’s liability under
this Agreement, which shall not be limited.
8.DISCLAIMER
Covered Entity makes no warranty or representation that compliance by Business Associate with this Agreement
or the HIPAA Rules will be adequate or satisfactory for Business Associate’s own purposes. Business Associate
is solely responsible for all decisions made and actions taken by Business Associate regarding the safeguarding of
PHI.
9.CERTIFICATION
Covered Entity has a legal obligation under HIPAA Rules to certify as to Business Associate’s Information
Security practices. Covered Entity or its authorized agent or contractor shall have the right to examine Business
Associate’s facilities, systems, procedures, and records, at Covered Entity’s expense, if Covered Entity
determines that examination is necessary to certify that Business Associate’s Information Security safeguards
comply with the HIPAA Rules or this Agreement.
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10.AMENDMENT
a.Amendment to Comply with Law. The Parties acknowledge that state and federal laws and
regulations relating to data security and privacy are rapidly evolving and that amendment of this
Agreement may be required to provide procedures to ensure compliance with such developments.
i.In the event of any change to state or federal laws and regulations relating to data security
and privacy affecting this Agreement, the Parties shall take such action as is necessary to
implement the changes to the standards and requirements of HIPAA, the HIPAA Rules
and other applicable rules relating to the confidentiality, integrity, availability and
security of PHI with respect to this Agreement.
ii.Business Associate shall provide to Covered Entity written assurance satisfactory to
Covered Entity that Business Associate shall adequately safeguard all PHI, and obtain
written assurance satisfactory to Covered Entity from Business Associate’s
Subcontractors and agents that they shall adequately safeguard all PHI.
iii.Upon the request of either Party, the other Party promptly shall negotiate in good faith the
terms of an amendment to the Contract embodying written assurances consistent with the
standards and requirements of HIPAA, the HIPAA Rules, or other applicable rules.
iv.Covered Entity may terminate this Agreement upon 30 days’ prior written notice in the
event that:
A.Business Associate does not promptly enter into negotiations to amend the Contract
and this Agreement when requested by Covered Entity pursuant to this Section; or
B.Business Associate does not enter into an amendment to the Contract and this
Agreement, which provides assurances regarding the safeguarding of PHI sufficient,
in Covered Entity’s sole discretion, to satisfy the standards and requirements of the
HIPAA, the HIPAA Rules and applicable law.
b.Amendment of Appendix. The Appendix to this Agreement may be modified or amended by the
mutual written agreement of the Parties, without amendment of this Agreement. Any modified or
amended Appendix agreed to in writing by the Parties shall supersede and replace any prior version
of the Appendix.
11.ASSISTANCE IN LITIGATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
Covered Entity shall provide written notice to Business Associate if litigation or administrative proceeding is
commenced against Covered Entity, its directors, officers, or employees, based on a claimed violation by
Business Associate of HIPAA, the HIPAA Rules or other laws relating to security and privacy or PHI. Upon
receipt of such notice and to the extent requested by Covered Entity, Business Associate shall, and shall cause its
employees, Subcontractors, or agents assisting Business Associate in the performance of its obligations under the
Contract to, assist Covered Entity in the defense of such litigation or proceedings. Business Associate shall, and
shall cause its employees, Subcontractor’s and agents to, provide assistance, to Covered Entity, which may
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include testifying as a witness at such proceedings. Business Associate or any of its employees, Subcontractors or
agents shall not be required to provide such assistance if Business Associate is a named adverse party.
12.INTERPRETATION AND ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
Any ambiguity in this Agreement shall be resolved in favor of a meaning that complies and is consistent with the
HIPAA Rules. In the event of an inconsistency between the Contract and this Agreement, this Agreement shall
control. This Agreement supersedes and replaces any previous, separately executed HIPAA business associate
agreement between the Parties.
13.SURVIVAL
Provisions of this Agreement requiring continued performance, compliance, or effect after termination shall
survive termination of this contract or this agreement and shall be enforceable by Covered Entity.
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APPENDIX TO HIPAA BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT
This Appendix (“Appendix”) to the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (“Agreement”) is s an appendix to the
Contract and the Agreement. For the purposes of this Appendix, defined terms shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in the Agreement and the Contract.
Unless the context clearly requires a distinction between the Contract, the Agreement, and this Appendix, all
references to “Contract” or “Agreement” shall include this Appendix.
1.PURPOSE
This Appendix sets forth additional terms to the Agreement. Any sub-section of this Appendix marked as
“Reserved” shall be construed as setting forth no additional terms.
2.ADDITIONAL TERMS
a.Additional Permitted Uses. In addition to those purposes set forth in the Agreement, Business
Associate may use PHI for the following additional purposes:
i.Reserved.
b.Additional Permitted Disclosures. In addition to those purposes set forth in the Agreement, Business
Associate may disclose PHI for the following additional purposes:
i.Reserved.
c.Approved Subcontractors. Covered Entity agrees that the following Subcontractors or agents of
Business Associate may receive PHI under the Agreement:
i.Reserved.
d.Definition of Receipt of PHI. Business Associate’s receipt of PHI under this Contract shall be
deemed to occur, and Business Associate’s obligations under the Agreement shall commence, as
follows:
i.Reserved.
e.Additional Restrictions on Business Associate. Business Associate agrees to comply with th e
following additional restrictions on Business Associate’s use and disclosure of PHI under the
Contract:
i.Reserved.
ii.The Associate:
A.Acknowledges this agreement qualifies as a Qualified Service Organization
Addendum as the agreement is between a Substance Abuse Program
(“Program”) and a Qualified Service Organization as defined by 42 C.F.R.
Part 2.
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B.Acknowledges that in receiving, transmitting, transporting, storing,
processing or otherwise dealing with any information received from the
Program identifying or otherwise relating to the patient in the Program
(“protected information”), it is fully bound by the provisions of the federal
regulations governing the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient
Records, 42 C.F.R. Part 2. Protected information encompasses protected
health information (“PHI”) and references to PHI shall be understood to
include protected information.
C.Agrees to resist any efforts in judicial proceeding to obtain access to the
protected information except as expressly provided for in the regulations
governing the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse patient Records,
42 C.F.R. Part 2.
D.Agrees that if the Associate enters into a contract with any agent or
subcontractor, the agent or subcontractor will agree to comply with 42 C.F.R
Part 2.
E.Agrees to ensure that any agent or subcontractor to whom the Associate
provides protected information received from the Program, or creates or
receives on behalf of the Program, agrees to the same restrictions and
conditions that apply through this agreement to the Associate with respect to
such information.
F.Agrees that redisclosure of protected information is prohibited unless
permitted by 42 C.F.R. Part 2.
f.Additional Terms. Business Associate agrees to comply with the following additional terms under the
Agreement.
i.Reserved.
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