Description
The State of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations is seeking a vendor to provide education equivalency services for candidates for licensure in Colorado as Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Addiction Counselors, Certified Addiction Technicians, and Certified Addiction Specialists. The vendor will be responsible for reviewing education background and determining equivalency. The contract is expected to start on July 1, 2026, and may be renewed for up to four additional one-year periods. The vendor must be able to assess and collect fees from candidates. Key responsibilities include:
• Reviewing education background and determining equivalency
• Providing endorsement background reviews of examination equivalency and experience equivalency
• Complying with all applicable provisions of §§24-85-101, et seq., C.R.S., and the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability
• Submitting a certificate of insurance evidencing insurance coverage
• Providing bid pricing that remains firm during the initial term of the contract