HomeMy WebLinkAbout981171.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE PROPOSAL FOR PEER INTERVENTION CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Proposal for the Peer Intervention
Contract from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Health Department, to the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, with terms and conditions being as
stated in said proposal, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said proposal, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Proposal for the Peer Intervention Contract from the County of
Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
on behalf of the Weld County Health Department, to the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment, be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said proposal.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 6th day of July, A.D., 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WECOUNTY, COLORADO
WMLJriConstance L. H-rbe , Chair
Weld County Ct r-k he Board
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/i'; ? W.tebster, Pro-Tem
D' putyCler o the Board
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STATE OF COLORADO
Roy Romer,Governor .co
Patti Shwayder,Executive Director
Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado -
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Denver,Colorado 80246-1530 8100 Lowry Blvd. /876
Phone(303)692-2000 Denver CO 80220-6928 -
Located in Glendale,Colorado (303)692-3090 Colorado Department
http://www.cdphes of Public Healthtate.co.us and Environment
INVITATION TO BID
DATE: May 27, 1998
RFP NO: RO-FPP990002
DIRECT INQUIRIES TO: ROBERT M. O'NEILL
PHONE NO: (303) 692-2074
DATE RFP DUE: Monday. 06/22/98 0 4:00 PM MDT
Bids properly marked as to RFP NO., DATE and HOUR of opening, subject to the conditions herein stipulated and
in accordance with the specifications set forth and/or attached hereto, will be accepted at the address listed below,
prior to the date and time listed for the bid opening. All bids shall be quoted F.O.B. destination, unless otherwise
specified, to the delivery location or jobsite listed herein.
SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL FOR:
PEER INTERVENTION PROJECTS
RETURN PROPOSAL TO:
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
ASD-PURCH-A2
4300 CHERRY CREEK DRIVE SOUTH
DENVER, CO 80246-1530
Prices shall be quoted F.O.B. destination and include delivery to the CDPHE.
SEE ATTACHED PAGES FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND RFP REQUIREMENTS.
IMPORTANT: Bidders should read the entire bid document before submitting bid.
RFP'S MUST BE SIGNED IN INK
VENDOR Weld County Board of Commissioners
ADDRESS 915 10th Street. Greeley, Cnlnrarin RfllY 2
Consnce L. Harbert
TYP DJOR PRINTED SIGNATU
Handwritten Signature by Authorized Officer or Agent of Vendor
TERMS
Terms of less than 30 calendar days will not be considered.
TITLE Chair
DATE 07/01S/98 PHONE #365-4000 FAX# 352-0247
The above bid is subject to Terms and Conditions on attached sheets.
RETURN THIS COPY
Please be advised that telegraphic or electronic bids (Fax, Western Union, Telex, etc.) cannot be accepted directly
in the Purchasing Office as a sealed bid. Bidders are urged to read the bid thoroughly before submitting a bid.
The State respects the environment and desires to do business with vendors who share this concern. Accordingly,
the vendor who is awarded this solicitation agrees that, wherever required, all reports, catalogs, correspondence,
or other submittals will be made on recycled paper and with copying on both sides of the pages. (Recycled paper
meaning not less than 50% of the total weight consisting of secondary and post-consumer waste.)
Low Tie Bids: Low tie bids shall be decided in accordance with the provision of C.R.S., Section 24-103-202.5, as
it currently exists or is hereafter amended, which gave a preference to resident bidders. Any bidder who wishes
to be considered a "resident bidder" for purposes of the tie bid procedure provided in C.R.S., Section 24-103-202.5
shall include with their bid proof that he/she meets the definition of resident bidder as set forth in either C.R.S.,
Section 24-1 03-1 01(6)(a) or C.R.S., Section 24-103-101(6)(b).
Pursuant to C.R.S., Section 24-30-202.4 (as amended), the State Controller may withhold debts owed to state
agencies under the vendor offset intercept system for: (a) unpaid child support debt or child support arrearages;
(b) unpaid balance of tax, accrued interest, or other charges specified in Article 22, Title 39, C.R.S.; (c)unpaid loans
due to the Student Loan Division of the Department of Higher Education; (d) owed amounts required to be paid
to the Unemployment Compensation Fund; and (e) other unpaid debts owing to the State or any agency thereof,
the amount of which is found to be owing as a result of final agency determination or reduced to judgment as
certified by the controller.
RFP/BID NO.
The state of Colorado is required to track the extent of participation with minority and women owned
businesses. The below information must be completed and submitted with your bid or proposal prior to
issuance of contract or purchase order
1. Is your firm minority owned? Yes No (must be 51% minority owned and controlled)
Minority: African American; Native American; Asian American; Hispanic; Aleut
2. Is your firm woman owned? Yes No (must be 51% woman owned and controlled)
3. If yours is neither a minority nor woman owned business, please indicate, to the best of your ability,
the total dollar value of products and/or services that will be provided by:
Minority owned business subcontractors and/or suppliers $
Woman owned business subcontractors and/or suppliers $
FEIN/Social Security #: (Federal Employer's Identification Number)
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Greeley Teen Pregnancy Prevention Outreach Program
Contact: Misti Aas, Health Education Specialist, (970)353-0586 ext.2344
Weld County Health Department, 1517 16th Ave. Ct., Greeley, CO 80631
Weld County Health Department
The services of this program will be provided and supervised by the Weld
County Health Department (WCHD). WCHD is committed to preserving,
promoting, and protecting a healthy life and safe environment for the residents
of Weld County. There are three main divisions: Administration; Environmental
Protection Services; and Preventive Health Services. Health Promotion and
Nursing fall under the Preventive Health Services Division.
The Health Promotion Section is committed to providing up-to-date accurate
information, referrals and technical assistance on various disease prevention
and health promotion programs. The Health promotion Section also works with
local communities to assess the health needs and status of the community. The
Community Health Nursing Section of the Health Department provides health
screening services, exams, and education to detect and prevent illness.
Experience with Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Peer Intervention
Programs
WCHD provides on-going education to teens through schools and community
groups. The educational programs consist of birth control education, teen
pregnancy prevention, decision making skills, and STD-HIV/AIDS prevention.
WCHD also provides health care services, pregnancy testing, STD testing and
treatment, HIV testing and counseling, and pre-natal care.
WCHD coordinated a teen pregnancy prevention program called "PeerVention"
in Johnstown from 1993-1996. A group of peer educators were recruited and
trained to provide presentations to teens in the school and community on
pregnancy prevention and related topics. WCHD successfully implemented a
teen pregnancy prevention/peer intervention program in 1997 as described in
this proposal. WCHD also coordinates a youth coalition that provides peer
education through the schools on tobacco prevention.
The coordinator of this proposed project has been involved in teen pregnancy
prevention efforts at WCHD for two years, previously coordinated the
PeerVention Project in Johnstown, and currently coordinates this Peer
Intervention Program.
Description of Proposed Project
The proposed project is a continuation of a peer-intervention program that
began in October of 1997. The project utilizes a group of trained peer educators
to provide confidential education and support in a variety of settings (described
below) to low income adolescents or young adults who are at risk of an
unintended pregnancy. Current approaches of this project will be expanded
and enhanced.
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1) Peer educators work in close collaboration with the nursing staff at WCHD. At
each Family Planning or STD Clinic (4 afternoons each week at WCHD) and at
the recently-established satellite walk-in family planning clinic at Monfort
Children's Clinic in Greeley (two times a week) a peer educator is available to
answer questions and provide educational information to teens who come into
the clinics for services. At both locations, peer educators are visible in a small
room off of the main waiting area. A flier describing the peer educator's role is
given to each teen as they approach the receptionist's desk in the clinic. They
then have the option of speaking to a peer before or after their scheduled or
walk-in appointment.
2) In order to reach a high number of low-income and at-risk youth, educational
efforts will also be targeting two alternative high schools; Weld Opportunity and
Trademark. At Weld Opportunity, Fridays are designated for elective "created"
classes. A curriculum is being developed to implement this fall. The class will be
taught in combination with the project coordinator and the peer educators. A
close working relationship has been developed with Trademark. Peer
educators will give presentations to selected classes throughout the coming
school year.
3) Peer educators hold educational rap sessions on a monthly basis at
Alternative Homes for Youth (a residential facility for at-risk and delinquent
youth). Peers provide interactive presentations on a variety of topics including
birth control, STDs/HIV, how to us a condom, self-esteem, communication, and
sexual assault. Collaborative efforts are underway with Weld County Social
Services to target at-risk youth with similar ongoing presentations.
An additional role of the peer educators is to publicize the satellite Family
Planning Clinic at Monfort Children's Clinic. Fliers targeting teens have been
developed in both English and Spanish. Peer educators post and distribute
these at area high schools, teen organizations, and teen "hang-outs".
A Teen Advisory Board, made up of 10-12 youth, based at Trademark
Alternative School meets on a monthly basis. The purpose of the Advisory
Board is to generate ideas on making the clinics more teen-friendly, as well as
to assist the project coordinator in staying informed and up-to-date on what the
needs are in the teen community. The Peer-Intervention Project Coordinator
and a Teen Advocate at CARE (Child Advocacy Resource and Education) are
the adult advisors/facilitators to the Board.
Recruitment, Training, and Supervision of Peer Helpers
At the start of the school year, school counselors will be approached at 3 area
high schools (including the alternative schools) regarding their
recommendations for appropriate peer helpers. Suggested teens who are
interested will be required to complete an application and one-on-one interview
process with the Project Coordinator. Peer Educators should possess the
following qualities: representative of the target population; warm; open to
exploring his/her own attitudes about a variety of sexual issues; enthusiastic;
comfortable discussing sexuality and using correct sexual terminology with
peers; good communication and presentation skills; familiar with the needs and
sensitivities of peers. Four peer educators will be selected and will be required
to complete an interactive 12-hour initial training (see Attachment A).
Every two weeks peers are required to meet as a group with the Project
Coordinator to discuss problems/issues and clinic/presentation schedules, as
well as to receive on-going training and activity ideas for working with groups
and one-on-one surrounding relationships, decision-making/refusal/negotiation
skills and expand on topics from previous training.
Project Goals
The goal of the program is to promote family planning, build negotiation and
refusal skills, prevent premature sexual activity, prevent STDs, and to ultimately
reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancies among high-risk youth, ages
10-19, in Greeley. The growing number of such pregnancies, in conjunction
with the severity of the consequences clearly proves the importance of this goal.
Project Objectives
By July 31, 1999, increase by 20% (from 39 to 47) the average number of teen
contacts per month by the Peer Educators, either one-on-one in the clinics or
through group presentations to organization/schools for at-risk youth.
By July 31 , 1999, 75% of teens who receive one-on-one peer education in the
clinic setting will be able to demonstrate how to correctly put on a condom.
By July 31,1999, 75% of teens who attend a peer presentation will be able to
describe 3 reliable forms of birth control.
Time-Line of Activities
By Sept. 30, 1999, four Peer Educators will be selected.
By Oct. 31 , 1999, Peer Educators will have completed the initial training for the
clinic and classroom setting.
By Dec. 31, 1999, a collaborative relationship will be formed between the
Program Coordinator and Weld County Social Services.
By July 31 , 1999, WCHD clinic peer services will be provided 6 times each
week for 2-3 hours each time.
By July 31 , 1999, a total of 21 educational presentations will be conducted by
the Peer Educators at Alternative Homes for Youth, Trademark Alternative
School, and to at-risk teens through Weld County Social Services.
By July 31, 1999, a workshop/class curriculum will be developed and
implemented at Weld Opportunity School.
By July 31 , 1999, the Teen Advisory Board will meet 9 times.
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Evaluation
Formative evaluation through the perspectives, ideas, and feedback of the Teen
Advisory Board was utilized in program planning. Process evaluation will
include tracking the number of the following; teens who receive information and
support from the peer educators in the clinic setting, condoms and other
educational materials distributed, group presentations given and participants. A
pre- and post-test questionnaire will be used at educational presentations to
evaluate participant knowledge and effectiveness of presentations. Clinic
participants will be asked to complete an evaluation form on clinic services,
including peer support. Weld County birth rates according to age will be
monitored as well. This information will assist WCHD in outcome evaluation.
Budget
Program Coordinator $4789.50
(5 hrs/wk @$14.23/$14.80 x 52 wks. + PERA + Indirect)
Peer Educators $4160.00
(4 peers @$5.00/hr x 4 hrs/wk x 52 wks)
Mileage $270.00
Incentives $380.50
(for clinic clients and peers)
Training Costs $200.00
Educational Materials $200.00
TOTAL REQUESTED $10,000.00
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ATTACHMENT A
PEER EDUCATOR TRAINING AGENDA
SATURDAY
9:00-10:30 Icebreakers and Introduction to Program
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 Communication - Cecil O'Farrell & Nancy Rabin
12:00- 1:00 Lunch
1 :00- 2:30 Human Anatomy & Physiology
2:30- 2:45 Break
2:45- 4:00 Self-Esteem
SUNDAY
9:00-10:30 Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Linda Carlson
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 Birth Control - Teresa Perea
12:00- 1:00 Lunch
1:00- 2:30 HIV/AIDS Panel - Jerry, Rose and Wayne
2:30- 2:45 Break
2:45- 4:00 Confidentiality and Wrap-up
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ATTACHMENT B
The Role of the Peer Educator (by Sarah Yetter, age 17)
What are peer counselors/educators and why are they taking up room in
our clinic? Teenagers listen to teenagers. As an adult, you simply cannot have
the same impact on a teen that another teen can have. Yes, they do hear words
when you are telling them something, but they listen when another teen is
telling them the same thing and remember it. As teens, we relate to the other
teens who choose to come into the clinic. They feel more comfortable talking to
us about their uncertainties with sex, STDs and pregnancy because we don't
intimidate them. The teens know that we are going to be straight up with them.
The common scenario is that an adolescent has an important question about
sex that he/she is embarrassed to ask anyone. The only place she/he can go to
get correct information is a medical clinic. However, the nurse at the clinic might
of been nice, but she couldn't understand the teen when she explained her fear
of giving the partner blue balls. Who was going to show the male how to
correctly put on a condom without embarrassing him? As peer
counselor/educators we relate to their fears and understand their questions and
have no problems showing our peers the correct way to put on a condom. Thus,
we are more able to help them with their problems and prevent a future
pregnancy or STD spreading, and other complications. The role of the peer
educator is to be there for the teen, listen to them, answer their questions,
release any fears they might have, help them make decisions for themselves,
give them correct information, and make their visit as comfortable as possible.
With the support of the staff we will make a difference. This is what we are and
why we are in your clinic.
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TO: Constance L. Harbert
ipe. Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners
COLORADO DATE: July 1, 1998
FROM: John S. Pickle, M.S.E.H.
Director, Weld County Health Department
SUBJECT: Peer Intervention Proposal
Enclosed for Board review and approval is a proposal to continue the Peer Intervention contract
with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
The purpose of this project is to ultimately reduce the incidence of unintended teen pregnancies
through the promotion of our family planning services, and the provision of education to build
negotiation and refusal skills, prevent premature sexual activity, and prevent sexually transmitted
diseases. This program will work in collaboration with our family planning program and
Monfort Children's Clinic. Peer educators will be used to provide educational programs and
support for the clinics.
The amount of the proposal is $10,000. With these funds,the Health Department would be able
to continue funding a health education specialist for 5 hours a week to coordinate the project.
We would also be able to contract with 4 peer educators to provide the educational component of
this project.
I recommend your approval of this proposal.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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