Contract Request Template (Contracts; IGAs; Leases)
Date Submitted: 5-29-2023
Requesting Agency: Safety
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name: Tien Tong
Email Address: Viet-Tien.Ton@denvergov.org <mailto:Viet-Tien.Ton@denvergov.org>
Phone Number:
Item Title & Description:
(Do not delete the following instructions)
These appear on the Council meeting agenda. Initially, the requesting agency will enter a 2-3 sentence description. Upon bill filling, the City Attorney’s Office should enter the title above the description (the title should be in bold font).
Both the title and description must be entered between the red “title” and “body” below. Do not at any time delete the red “title” or “body” markers from this template.
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A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed amended Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Behavioral Health concerning the “Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion” program and the funding therefor.
Amends a grant agreement with Colorado Department of Human Services by adding $578,000 for a new total of $2,261,375 and one year for a new end date of 6-30-2024 to continue providing services through the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program, which diverts people with behavioral health needs into intensive case management in lieu of arrest for low-level crimes, citywide (ENVHL-202055380/ SAFTY-202368048). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-26-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-31-2023.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide?
Citywide
Contract Control Number:
SAFTY-202368048
Vendor/Contractor Name (including any “DBA”):
Colorado Department of Human Services
Type and Scope of services to be performed:
The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program supports a process for officers to divert people with behavioral health needs into intensive case management in lieu of arrest for low-level crimes, citywide. LEAD also works with other related justice system and community partners to receive referrals they believe are at high risk of future arrest for low-level charges.
Through the LEAD grant funding from CDHS, the program is able to staff 4 FTE and provide wraparound services and resources including housing assistance, harm reduction practices, engaging mental health and substance use resources, accessing medical treatment, transportation, and reducing barriers to accessing basic necessities to improving determinants of health.
The Case Manager duties include:
• Receive warm hand-offs from law enforcement diversions and referrals, which may sometimes include referrals from other criminal justice partners such as prosecution or defense. The Case Manager will provide screening, create a plan for safety and follow-up alongside the officer.
• Work with clients to complete a biopsychosocial assessment, client-centered goal plan, and provide individualized and intensive case management and support for as long as needed and appropriate.
• Carry low caseloads (average of 15-18 active participants), with the goal of maximizing capacity to provide intensive case management services.
• Engage in on-going coaching, problem-solving and facilitation with clients and empower clients to resolve immediate and recurring problems and barriers to receiving and/or participating in services or programs. Monitors eligibility for services by ensuring clients are following through with their agreed-upon responsibilities.
• Meet clients in their communities where they are at, as needed and appropriate and provide wraparound support. Wraparound services may include food, clothing/hygiene needs, housing, supplies, forms, transportation, and other needs that warrant proactive resource navigation and outreach in the community.
• Monitor and track client’s participation, follows up on any problems or issues that arise. Maintain and update files and databases by recording client contacts and coordinates and maintains records to comply with State grant and local requirements and regulations.
• Build professional relationships and networks with outside community resources, service providers and other counties, and facilitates the delivery of their services to ensure expedited and continued services and resources for client success.
Location (if applicable):
WBE/MBE/DBE goals that were applied, if applicable (construction, design, Airport concession contracts): N/A
Are WBE/MBE/DBE goals met (if applicable)?
Is the contract new/a renewal/extension or amendment?
Was this contractor selected by competitive process or sole source?
For New contracts
Term of initial contract:
Options for Renewal:
How many renewals (i.e. up to 2 renewals)?
Term of any renewals (i.e. 1 year each):
Cost of initial contract term:
Cost of any renewals:
Total contract value council is approving if all renewals exercised:
For Amendments/Renewals Extensions:
Is this a change to cost/pricing; length of term; terms unrelated to time or price (List all that apply)?
Cost and length of term
If length changing
What was the length of the term of the original contract?
7/1/2020 - 6/30/2023
What is the length of the extension/renewal?
1 year
What is the revised total term of the contract?
7/1/2020 -6/30/2024
If cost changing
What was the original value of the entire contract prior to this proposed change?
$1,683,375
What is the value of the proposed change?
$578,000
What is the new/revised total value including change?
$2,261,375
If terms changing
Describe the change and the reason for it (i.e. compliance with state law, different way of doing business etc.)