PATH4EMS Peer Assistance

The solicitation RFP-FAAA-2026000232-3, titled PATH4EMS Peer Assistance, seeks to establish a prequalified list of qualified individuals and firms to provide behavioral health support services to Colorado’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers and their family members who are experiencing physical, emotional, or psychological conditions that impair their ability to work. This initiative aligns with Colorado’s SB 19-065 and C.R.S. §25-3.5-208, which authorize the Peer Health Assistance Program, and requires services to be delivered in person and via telehealth, including education, confidential counseling, clinical evaluation, intervention, case management, and ongoing monitoring. Proposals must include an organizational summary, experience and qualifications of staff, a detailed work plan responsive to Exhibit D, and a budget demonstrating reasonableness and adherence to the maximum allowable amount. While the contract value is unspecified, performance may extend up to five years, with reimbursement for services submitted monthly via a state-approved invoice template, and delivery terms specified as FOB destination. The modification adds Addendum 1 Questions and Responses without altering other terms. All offerors must maintain current registration in the System for Award Management with a valid Unique Entity ID, comply with federal and state regulations including HIPAA, WCAG Level AA, OSHA, and 2 CFR, and ensure the protection of state confidential information and personally identifiable information under strict confidentiality and security protocols. Contractors are required to avoid conflicts of interest, provide immediate notification of data breaches, and carry primary, non-contributory insurance with waiver of subrogation rights. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the state’s designated portal by May 28, 2026, with no emailed submissions permitted. Award will be determined through a best-value trade-off process evaluating both non-price factors—such as organizational strength, experience, and work plan—and budget reasonableness, without reliance on lowest price technically acceptable methodology. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, through Purchasing Agent Kristi Gamble, is the sole point of contact, and no named contracting officer’s representative or technical representative is identified. The State retains the right to inspect services upon completion at the destination, and the contractor must indemnify the State against claims arising from their performance. All contract terms are binding and incorporate current and future applicable laws, and modifications must be executed in writing.