Contract Request Template (Contracts; IGAs; Leases)
Date Submitted: 3/7/22
Requesting Agency: DDPHE
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name: Will Fenton
Email Address: Will.Fenton@denvergov.org <mailto:Will.Fenton@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 a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Nonprofit Development Center d/b/a Harm Reduction Action Center for syringe access services at 112 E. 8th Avenue, available to all residents.
Amends a contract with Colorado Non-profit Development Center, doing business as Harm Reduction Action Center, by adding $239,376 for a new contract total of $957,575 and one year for a new end date of 12-31-2022 for syringe access services at 112 E. 8th Avenue in Council District 10 and available to all residents, citywide (ENVHL-202262121). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-25-22. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-16-22.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide? Citywide
Contract Control Number: ENVHL-202262121
Vendor/Contractor Name (including any “DBA”): Colorado Non-profit Development Center, doing business as Harm Reduction Action Center
Type and Scope of services to be performed:
The contractor will provide the following services free of charge: sterile injection-related supplies, education on safer practices and wound care; sharps disposal and education on safe disposal practices; overdose prevention education and naloxone distribution; HIV/STIs/HCV testing; referrals to social support and healthcare services such as case management, substance use treatment, food banks, behavioral health services, primary care, HCV/HIV/STI treatment, hepatitis A and B vaccinations, pre-exposure prophylaxis, and wound care. The contractor will participate in contract monitoring activities, developing key performance indicators, submitting process data to monitor performance, and participating in contract monitoring and oversight activities.
Additional services may include education on legal rights under CRS 25-1-520 and 18-18- 428(1)(b) that encourages disclose of possession of hypodermic syringes to first responders prior to a search; conducting syringe clean-up actions in and around neighbors where the facility is located; and participating in larger city-wide clean-up efforts.
Restated, services under this agreement include:
• Syringe and other sterile injection-related supplies
• Education on safer injection practices and vein care
• Syringe disposal and education on syringe disposal practices and locations
• Overdose prevention, education, recognition and response, and distribution of naloxone
• Evidence-based prevention interventions intended to keep individuals from acquiring and transmitting HIV, HCV, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• HIV/STIs/HCV testing and sexual health resources
• Social support and healthcare referrals including: case management, substance use treatment, insurance navigation, food banks, behavioral health services, primary care, HCV/HIV/STI treatment, Hepatitis A and B vaccinations Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, and wound care Additional services to be provided include:
• Outreach and education to Colorado Health Network (CHN) staff and external community partners
• Syringe clean-up actions in and around the neighboring community where the facility is located, as well as participate in clean-up efforts in the City as a part of a larger city[1]wide effort III.
This contract amendment is for the fourth year of a expenditure contract awarded via a competitive request for proposal (#28844Q) in 2019. The contract is supported by the Public Health and Wellness Special Revenue Fund and aligns with the Opioid Response Strategic Plan: 2018-2023 to “address harms that may occur throughout the continuum of substance mis(use)”. Specifically goal 3, strategy B, calls for efforts to improve health outcomes among people who use drugs by expanding access to sterile injection equipment for people who inject drugs, which is accomplished at syringe access programs.
Location (if applicable): 112 E. 8th Avenue
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? Amendment
Was this contractor selected by competitive process or sole source? Competitive
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)? Added capacity and term
If length changing
What was the length of the term of the original contract?
What is the length of the extension/renewal?
What is the revised total term of the contract?
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Current Contract Term |
Added Time |
New Ending Date |
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4/1/2019-12/31/2021 |
One year |
12/31/2022 |
If cost changing
What was the original value of the entire contract prior to this proposed change?
What is the value of the proposed change?
What is the new/revised total value including change?
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Current Contract Amount (A) |
Additional Funds (B) |
Total Contract Amount (A+B) |
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$718,199 |
$239,376 |
$957,575 |
If terms changing
Describe the change and the reason for it (i.e. compliance with state law, different way of doing business etc.)