Description
The State of Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies is seeking a qualified organization to serve as the designated provider for the Physician, Physician Assistant, and Anesthesiologist Assistant Peer Health Assistance Program. The provider will deliver 24/7 peer health assistance services—including education, intake, comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations, counseling, treatment referrals, ongoing monitoring, and reporting—to licensed physicians, physician assistants, and anesthesiologist assistants throughout Colorado. The contract begins 1 Feb 2027, runs for an initial 12‑month term (with up to four one‑year renewal options), and is funded by a peer‑fee collected on license renewals (approximately $2.75 M projected for FY 27). The award will be made after a standard evaluation process; proposals are due 28 Oct 2026.
• 24/7 statewide availability, including remote/telehealth intake and support.
• Mandatory compliance with Colorado statutes (C.R.S. 12‑240‑131) and federal drug‑abuse confidentiality rules.
• Required services: education, evaluation, treatment referral, monitoring, counseling, reporting to the Colorado Medical Board, and maintenance of a secure website and toll‑free hotline.
• Contract value funded by peer‑fee revenues (≈ $2.5 M usable funds after up to 10 % admin cost).
• Options for up to five total years of service, contingent on performance and continued funding.