HomeMy WebLinkAbout20121983.tiff AGREEMENT FOR CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made this 20th day of September 11 2014, by and between the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, whose address is 915 10`h Street, Greeley, Colorado, 80631 ("County"), and
David L. Christiansen, Psy.D., 3527 West 12`h Street, Suite 201, Greeley, Colorado 80634
("Contractor").
WITENSSETH:
WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contractor as an independent contractor to
perform the critical incident stress management services as more particularly set forth herein;
and
WHEREAS,Contractor has the time available to timely perform the critical incident
stress management services, and is willing to perform such services according to the terms of
this Agreement.
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained herein,the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Engagement of Contractor. County hereby retains Contractor, and Contractor
hereby accepts engagement by County upon the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from August 1, 2014, through and
until July 31, 2015.
3. Services to be Performed. Contractor agrees to perform the critical incident
stress management services ("Services") listed or referred to in the Scope of Services and
Service Provider Responsibilities sections found on pages 6 through 8 of the bid document
REQUEST NO. B1200103, dated June 18, 2012, for" Critical Incident Stress Management
(CISM) Services—HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT," which is attached hereto as
Exhibit"A," and incorporated herein. The Services shall be performed in accordance with the
terms and conditions set forth in the attached Exhibit A, and in accordance with the answers
provided by the Contractor in his bid proposal dated July 23, 2012, which is attached hereto as
Exhibit B.
4. Compensation. County agrees to pay Contractor for the Services performed at
the following rates:
a. For attendance at meetings, planning sessions, and conferences with
County directors, etc., the hourly charge will be $90.00.
b. For professional services delivered at Contractor's office or on-site,the
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hourly rate will be at the standard current office rate of$130.00 per hour.
c. For professional training such as in-services and ongoing training, such
as the delivery of"Psychological survival in a Violent Career,"the professional rate
shall be $200.00 per training hour delivered.
No additional amounts shall be paid to Contractor, except as agreed to in
accordance with the provisions set forth in paragraph 5, below.
5. Additional Work Beyond That Stated in Exhibit A. In the event the County
shall require changes in the scope, character, or complexity of the work to be performed that
goes beyond what is described in Exhibit A, or requires a change in the standards or obligations
set forth in Exhibit A, and said changes cause an increase or decrease in the time required or
the costs to the Contractor for performance, an equitable adjustment in fees and completion
time may be negotiated between the parties and this Agreement shall be modified accordingly
by a supplemental Agreement. Any claims by the Contractor for adjustment hereunder must be
made in writing prior to performance of any work covered in the anticipated supplemental
Agreement. Any change in work made without such prior supplemental Agreement shall be
deemed covered in the compensation and time provisions of this Agreement.
6. Independent Contractor. Contractor agrees that Contractor is an independent
contractor and that neither Contractor nor Contractor's agents or employees are, or shall be
deemed to be, agents or employees of the County for any purpose. Contractor shall have no
authorization, express or implied, to bind the County to any agreement, liability, or
understanding. The parties agree that Contractor will not become an employee of County, nor
is Contractor entitled to any employee benefits from County as a result of the execution of this
Agreement.
7. Warranty. Contractor warrants that services performed under this Agreement
will be performed in a manner consistent with the professional standards governing such
services and the provisions of this Agreement and shall conform to the performance standards
and requirements set forth in Exhibit A.
8. Reports County Property. All reports, test results and all other tangible
materials produced in connection with the performance of this Agreement, whether or not such
materials are in completed form, shall at all times be considered the property of the County.
Contractor shall not make use of such material for purposes other than in connection with this
Agreement without prior written approval of County.
9. Acceptance not Waiver. Upon completion of the work and if applicable,
Contractor shall submit to County originals of any test results, reports, etc., generated during
completion of this work. Acceptance by County of reports and incidental material furnished
under this Agreement shall not in any way relieve Contractor of responsibility for the quality
and accuracy of the work. Acceptance by the County of, or payment for, any of the Services
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performed under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any of the County's
rights under this Agreement or under the law generally.
10. Insurance and Indemnification. Contractor shall defend and indemnify
County, its officers and agents, from and against loss or liability arising from Contractor's acts,
errors or omissions in seeking to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Contractor
shall provide necessary workers' compensation insurance at Contractor's own cost and
expense. Contractor shall include the County, its officers and agents, as additional named
insureds on a property, casualty, and liability insurance policy, at a minimum of $600,000
coverage limit per occurrence, $150,000 per person.
11. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by
providing the other party with a thirty(30) day written notice thereof. Furthermore, this
Agreement may be terminated immediately at any time without notice upon a material breach
of the terms of the Agreement. In the event of an early termination, Contractor shall be paid for
work performed up to the time of notice and County shall be entitled the use of all material
generated pursuant to this Agreement.
12. Non-Assignment. Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement, any
interest therein or claim thereunder, without the prior written approval of County.
13. Access to Records. County shall have access to Contractor's financial records
as they relate to this Agreement for purposes of audit. Such records shall be complete and
available for audit ninety (90) days after final payment hereunder and shall be retained and
available for audit purposes for at least five years after final payment hereunder.
14. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in each and all of the provisions of this
Agreement.
15. Interruptions. Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other for
delays in delivery or failure to deliver or otherwise to perform any obligation under this
Agreement, where such failure is due to any cause beyond its reasonable control, including but
not limited to Acts of God, fires, strikes, war, flood, earthquakes or Governmental actions.
16. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be mailed or delivered to the other party at that party's address as stated
above.
17. Compliance. This Agreement and the provision of services hereunder shall be
subject to the laws of Colorado and be in accordance with the policies, procedures, and
practices of County.
18. Non-Exclusive Agreement. This Agreement is nonexclusive and County may
engage or use other contractors or persons to perform services of the same or similar nature.
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19. Certification. Contractor certifies that Contractor is not an illegal immigrant,
and further, Contractor represents, warrants, and agrees that it has verified that Contractor does
not employ any illegal aliens. If it is discovered that Contractor is an illegal immigrant,
employs illegal aliens or subcontracts with illegal aliens, County can terminate this Agreement
and Contractor may be held liable for damages.
20. Entire Agreement/Modifications. This Agreement contains the entire
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement.
This instrument supersedes all prior negotiation, representation, and understanding or
agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This Agreement
may be changed or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by both parties.
21. Funding Contingency. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create
an obligation on the part of County to expend funds not otherwise appropriated or budgeted for.
22. No Conflict. No employee of Contractor nor any member of Contractor's
family shall serve on a County Board, committee or hold any such position which either by
rule, practice or action nominates, recommends, supervises Contractor's operations, or
authorizes funding to Contractor.
23. Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such
provision, to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original
intent of the parties.
24. Governmental Immunity. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to
constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess.
25. No Third Party Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the
enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to
such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this
Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not
included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity
other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be
an incidental beneficiary only.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date
and year written above.
CONTRACTOR:
DAVID L.CHRISTIANSEN,PSY.D.
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COUNTY:
ATTEST:/ ,J�p;ok BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld County Clerk to the Board WELD COUNTY,COLORADO
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AGREEMENT FOR CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made this 20th day of June 2013,by and between the County
of Weld, State of Colorado,by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, whose address is 915 10`h Street, Greeley, Colorado, 80631 ("County"), and David L.
Christiansen,Psy.D., 3527 West 12th Street, Suite 201, Greeley, Colorado 80634
("Contractor").
WITENSSETH:
WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contractor as an independent contractor to
perform the critical incident stress management services as more particularly set forth herein;
and
WHEREAS, Contractor has the time available to timely perform the critical incident
stress management services, and is willing to perform such services according to the terms of
this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained herein,the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Engagement of Contractor. County hereby retains Contractor, and Contractor
hereby accepts engagement by County upon the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from August 1, 2013, through and
until July 31, 2014.
3. Services to be Performed. Contractor agrees to perform the critical incident
stress management services ("Services") listed or referred to in the Scope of Services and
Service Provider Responsibilities sections found on pages 6 through 8 of the bid document
REQUEST NO. B 1200103, dated June 18, 2012, for" Critical Incident Stress Management
(CISM) Services—HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT,"which is attached hereto as
Exhibit"A," and incorporated herein. The Services shall be performed in accordance with the
terms and conditions set forth in the attached Exhibit A, and in accordance with the answers
provided by the Contractor in his bid proposal dated July 23, 2012, which is attached hereto as
Exhibit B.
4. Compensation. County agrees to pay Contractor for the Services performed at
the following rates:
a. For attendance at meetings,planning sessions, and conferences with
County directors, etc.,the hourly charge will be $90.00.
b. For professional services delivered at Contractor's office or on-site,the
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hourly rate will be at the standard current office rate of$130.00 per hour.
c. For professional training such as in-services and ongoing training, such
as the delivery of"Psychological survival in a Violent Career,"the professional rate
shall be $200.00 per training hour delivered.
No additional amounts shall be paid to Contractor, except as agreed to in
accordance with the provisions set forth in paragraph 5, below.
5. Additional Work Beyond That Stated in Exhibit A. In the event the County
shall require changes in the scope, character, or complexity of the work to be performed that
goes beyond what is described in Exhibit A, or requires a change in the standards or obligations
set forth in Exhibit A, and said changes cause an increase or decrease in the time required or
the costs to the Contractor for performance, an equitable adjustment in fees and completion
time may be negotiated between the parties and this Agreement shall be modified accordingly
by a supplemental Agreement. Any claims by the Contractor for adjustment hereunder must be
made in writing prior to performance of any work covered in the anticipated supplemental
Agreement. Any change in work made without such prior supplemental Agreement shall be
deemed covered in the compensation and time provisions of this Agreement.
6. Independent Contractor. Contractor agrees that Contractor is an independent
contractor and that neither Contractor nor Contractor's agents or employees are, or shall be
deemed to be, agents or employees of the County for any purpose. Contractor shall have no
authorization, express or implied,to bind the County to any agreement, liability, or
understanding. The parties agree that Contractor will not become an employee of County, nor
is Contractor entitled to any employee benefits from County as a result of the execution of this
Agreement.
7. Warranty. Contractor warrants that services performed under this Agreement
will be performed in a manner consistent with the professional standards governing such
services and the provisions of this Agreement and shall conform to the performance standards
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and requirements set forth in Exhibit A.
8. Reports County Property. All reports,test results and all other tangible
materials produced in connection with the performance of this Agreement,whether or not such
materials are in completed form, shall at all times be considered the property of the County.
Contractor shall not make use of such material for purposes other than in connection with this
Agreement without prior written approval of County.
9. Acceptance not Waiver. Upon completion of the work and if applicable,
Contractor shall submit to County originals of any test results,reports, etc., generated during
completion of this work. Acceptance by County of reports and incidental material furnished
under this Agreement shall not in any way relieve Contractor of responsibility for the quality
and accuracy of the work. Acceptance by the County of, or payment for, any of the Services
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performed under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any of the County's
rights under this Agreement or under the law generally.
10. Insurance and Indemnification. Contractor shall defend and indemnify
County, its officers and agents, from and against loss or liability arising from Contractor's acts,
errors or omissions in seeking to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Contractor
shall provide necessary workers' compensation insurance at Contractor's own cost and
expense. Contractor shall include the County, its officers and agents, as additional named
insureds on a property, casualty, and liability insurance policy, at a minimum of $600,000
coverage limit per occurrence, $150,000 per person.
11. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by
providing the other party with a thirty (30) day written notice thereof Furthermore,this
Agreement may be terminated immediately at any time without notice upon a material breach
of the terms of the Agreement. In the event of an early termination, Contractor shall be paid for
work performed up to the time of notice and County shall be entitled the use of all material
generated pursuant to this Agreement.
12. Non-Assignment. Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement, any
interest therein or claim thereunder, without the prior written approval of County.
13. Access to Records. County shall have access to Contractor's financial records
as they relate to this Agreement for purposes of audit. Such records shall be complete and
available for audit ninety (90) days after fmal payment hereunder and shall be retained and
available for audit purposes for at least five years after final payment hereunder.
14. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in each and all of the provisions of this
Agreement.
15. Interruptions. Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other for
delays in delivery or failure to deliver or otherwise to perform any obligation under this
Agreement,where such failure is due to any cause beyond its reasonable control, including but
not limited to Acts of God, fires, strikes, war, flood, earthquakes or Governmental actions.
16. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be mailed or delivered to the other party at that party's address as stated
above:
17. Compliance. This Agreement and the provision of services hereunder shall be
subject to the laws of Colorado and be in accordance with the policies,procedures, and
practices of County.
18. Non-Exclusive Agreement. This Agreement is nonexclusive and County may
engage or use other contractors or persons to perform services of the same or similar nature.
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19. Certification. Contractor certifies that Contractor is not an illegal immigrant,
and further, Contractor represents, warrants, and agrees that it has verified that Contractor does
not employ any illegal aliens. If it is discovered that Contractor is an illegal immigrant,
employs illegal aliens or subcontracts with illegal aliens, County can terminate this Agreement
and Contractor may be held liable for damages.
20. Entire Agreement/Modifications. This Agreement contains the entire
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement.
This instrument supersedes all prior negotiation, representation, and understanding or
agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This Agreement
may be changed or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by both parties.
21. Funding Contingency. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create
an obligation on the part of County to expend funds not otherwise appropriated or budgeted for.
22. No Conflict. No employee of Contractor nor any member of Contractor's
family shall serve on a County Board, committee or hold any such position which either by
rule,practice or action nominates, recommends, supervises Contractor's operations, or
authorizes funding to Contractor.
23. Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such
provision,to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original
intent of the parties.
24. Governmental Immunity. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to
constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess.
25. No Third Party Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the
enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to
such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this
Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not
included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity
other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be
an incidental beneficiary only.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date
and year written above.
CONTRACTOR:
DAVID L. CHRISTI&NNSEN,PSY.D.
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COUNTY:
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ATTEST"°'` BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld County Clerk to the Board WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Deputy C4i el �I) Doug as Radem cher, Chair Pro-Tern
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EXHIBIT A
REQUEST NO 612`
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE
COUNTY OF WELD,STATE OF COLORADO,
BY AND THROUGH ITS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE&ADMINISTRATION
DATE: June , 2012
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE PURCHASING PROCESS OF WELD COUNTY
GOVERNMENT. ALL ITEMS MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE. ACTUAL BID SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE FOUND
FOLLOWING PAGES.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
A. The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through its
Director of Finance&Administration, wishes to purchase the following:
Critical incident Stress Management(CISM)Services
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
B. Bids for the above stated merchandise, equipment, and/or services will be received at the office of the
Weld County Purchasing Department, 1150 0 Street, Greeley, Colorado, 80631 until: MONDAY June
25, 10:00 AM(WELD COUNTY PURCHASING TIME CLOCK).
BE ADVISED THAT PURCHASING IS AT THEIR NEW BLDG LOCATED AT 1150 "O" STREET,
GREELEY CO. THE PHONE NUMBERS WILL STAY THE SAME. SEE THE PURCHASING'S
WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS.
!I, INVITATION TO BID
A. The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through its
Director of Finance & Administration, requests bids for the purchase of the above-listed merchandise,
equipment, and/or services.
B. Said services shall be delivered to: to be specified.
C. Bids shall include any and all charges for freight, delivery, containers, packaging, less all taxes and
discounts, and shall, in every way, be the total net price which the bidder will expect the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County to pay if awarded the bid.
D. Bids may be mailed,faxed, or emailed. If mailed, bids should be in put in a sealed envelope that has the
bid number and title of the bid typed or printed in plain sight. One original and one copy of the Bid must be
submitted at the time of the bid opening. One complete bid document, which will be the only official copy of
the bid, shall be filed at the purchasing department. After certification of the bid, by purchasing, the other
copy will be sent to the applicable department(s) for review. The mailing address is: Weld County
Purchasing, 1150 "0" Street, Greeley CO 80631. Bids may be faxed to 970-336-7226 attention
purchasing; and the vendor must include the following statement on the facsimile, "I hereby waive my
right to a sealed bid". Bids may be emailed to: reverettOco.weld.co.us or mwalters{a7co.weld.co.us. We
will send you an email confirmation when we receive your bid/proposal.
Bid information and bid tabulations can be found at www.co.weld.co.us listed under the
Purchasing Department. (Please check website for any new information/addenda before submitting
your bid.)
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III. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
A. Bids shall be typewritten or written in ink on forms prepared by the Weld County Purchasing Department.
Each bid must give the full business address of bidder and be signed by him with his usual signature.
Bids by partnerships must furnish the full names of all partners and must be signed with the partnership
name by one of the members of the partnership or by an authorized representative, followed by the
signature and title of the person signing. Bids by corporations must be signed with the legal name of the
corporation, followed by the name of the state of the incorporation and by the signature and title of the
president, secretary, or other person authorized to bind it in the matter. The name of each person signing
shall also be typed or printed below the signature. A bid by a person who affixes to his signature the
word"president,""secretary," "agent,"or other title without disclosing his principal, may be held to be the
bid of the individual signing. When requested by the Weld County Director of Finance & Administration,
satisfactory evidence of the authority of the officer signing in behalf of a corporation shall be furnished.
All corrections or erasures shall be initialed by the person signing the bid. All bidders shall agree to
comply with all of the conditions, requirements, specifications, and/or instructions of this bid as stated or
implied herein. All designations and prices shall be fully and clearly set forth. All blank spaces in the bid
forms shall be suitably filled in.
B. Bids may be withdrawn upon written request to the Weld County Director of Finance & Administration
received from bidders prior to the time fixed for opening. Negligence on the part of bidder in preparing
the bid confers no right for the withdrawal of the bid after it has been opened.
C. Bidders are expected to examine the conditions, specifications, and all instructions contained herein.
Failure to do so will be at the bidder's risk.
D. Bidders shall not stipulate in their proposals any conditions not contained in the instructions and
specifications herein unless specifically requested by the special instructions attached hereto. Any
proposal which fails to comply with the letter of the instructions and specifications herein may be rejected.
E. Late or unsigned bids shall not be accepted or considered. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure
that the bid arrives in the Weld County Purchasing Department on or prior to the time indicated in Section
I., entitled"Notice to Bidders."
F. When approximate quantities are stated, Weld County reserves the right to increase or decrease quantity
as best fits its needs.
G. Whenever requested, samples or descriptive matter shall be filed prior to the opening of bids.
H. Any item supplied to Weld County shall be new and of the manufacturer's current model unless otherwise
specified.
In accordance with Section 14-9(3) of the Weld County Home Rule Charter, the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County will give preference to resident Weld County bidders in all cases where
said bids are competitive in price and quality. It is also understood that the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County will give preference to suppliers from the State of Colorado, in
accordance with Section 30-11-110, CRS, when it is accepting bids for the purchase of any books,
stationery, records, printing, lithographing or other supplies for any officer of Weld County.
J. All discounts shall be figured from the date of delivery and acceptance of the articles, or in the case of an
incorrect invoice, from the date of receipt of corrected invoice, if this be subsequent to delivery and
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K. Substitutions or modifications to any of the terms, conditions, or specifications of this bid package which
are made by Weld County, Colorado, after the bids have been distributed to prospective bidders, and
prior to the date and time of bid opening, will be made in writing and signed by Weld County's Director of
Finance & Administration. No employee of Weld County, Colorado, is authorized in any way to modify
any of the terms, conditions, or specifications of this bid without written approval of said Director of
Administrative Services. This is not to imply that bids will not be accepted or considered with
specifications which are different from those herein. Any item which does not meet all the terms,
conditions, or specifications of this bid, must be clearly indicated on a separate sheet of paper, attached
to the bid specification and proposal sheets and returned with the bid.
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L. The successful bidder shall indemnify and hold harmless Weld County, Colorado, against all claims for
royalties, for patents or suit for infringement thereon, which may be involved in the manufacture or use of
the material to be furnished.
M. Contractor certifies that it shall comply with the provisions of Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) 8-17.5-
101, et seq. Contractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under
this Contract or enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify to Contractor that the
subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this
Contract. Contractor represents, warrants, and agrees that it(a) has verified that it does not employ any
illegal aliens, through participation in the Basic Pilot Employment Verification Program administered by
the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security, and (b)otherwise will comply
with the requirements of C.R.S. 8-17.5-102(2)(b). Contractor shall comply with all reasonable requests
made in the course of an investigation under C.R.S. 8-17.5-102 by the Colorado Department of Labor and
Employment. If Contractor fails to comply with any requirement of this provision or C.R.S. 8-17.5-101, et
seq., Weld County may terminate this Contract for breach and Contractor shall be liable for actual and
consequential damages to Contractor.
Except where exempted by federal law and except as provided in C.R.S. 24-76.5-103(3), if Contractor
receives federal or state funds under this Contract, Contractor must confirm that any individual natural
person eighteen (18)years of age or older is lawfully present in the United States pursuant to C.R.S. 24-
76.5-103(4) if such individual applies for public benefits provided under this Contract. If Contractor
operates as a sole proprietor, it hereby swears or affirms under penalty of perjury that it(a) is a citizen of
the United States or is otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to federal law, (b) shall
produce one of the forms of identification required by C.R.S. 24-76.5-101, et seq., and (c)shall produce
one of the forms of identification required by C.R.S. 24-76.5-103 prior to the effective date of this
Contract.
N. All goods shall remain the property of the seller until delivered to and accepted by Weld County,
Colorado.
O. Bids received prior to the time of opening will be kept unopened in a secure place. No responsibility will
attach to the Weld County Director of Finance & Administration for the premature opening of a bid not
properly addressed and identified.
P. In submitting the bid, the bidder agrees that the acceptance of any and all bids by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County within a reasonable time or period constitutes a contract. The Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive
any informality in the bids, and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is to the best interests of
the Board and of the County of Weld, State of Colorado.
Q. No delivery shall become due or be accepted unless a purchase order shall first have been issued by the
Weld County Director of Finance &Administration. It is understood that it is necessary for all invoices to
be made out to Weld County, Colorado, not to the Department securing the merchandise. All invoices
should be sent to: Weld County, Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado
80632.
R. These instructions, the proposal forms, and specifications have been developed with the hope of raising
the standard of purchasing negotiations to a level wherein all transactions will be mutually satisfactory.
Your cooperation is invited.
IV. DEFINITIONS
A. "Standard": When the word "standard" is used in the specification to describe an item of equipment or in
assembly, it shall be construed to mean that item or assembly so described shall be the latest regular
product of the manufacturer thereof, identified by a model or other designation, without the modification or
omission of any of its usual parts or the substitution of others therefore, except as hereafter specified,
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details, capacities and ratings, conforming in every respect to the said manufacturer's catalog or other
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printed ma
tter describing the item or assembly.
b y. Standard subassemblies, accessories, fittings, and
finishes shall be construed to be those which are regularly furnished as part of the principle unit or
assembly and included in the selling price thereof.
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B. "Reputable Manufacturer": A manufacturer who has been engaged in the business of fabricating the
equipment specified for a reasonable period of time prior to the date set for opening of bids and who can
demonstrate to the satisfaction of Weld County that said manufacturer has successfully installed
equipment of the type proposed to be furnished in at least three (3) instances and the performance of
such equipment has been satisfactory. Manufacturers having been engaged in the business of
manufacturing said equipment for a period of one (1) year prior to the date affixed for opening bids shall,
prima facie, be deemed to have been engaged in such business a reasonable length of time.
C. "Or Equal": The specific equipment mentioned shall be understood as indicating the type, function,
minimum standard of design, efficiency, and quality desired and shall not be construed in such a manner
as to exclude manufacturer's equipment of comparable quality, design, and efficiency.
V. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS, CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION
A. Warranty: The successful bidder shall warrant that:
1. The services to be supplied pursuant to this bid are fit and sufficient for the purpose intended;
2. The services provided to Weld County, Colorado pursuant to this bid conform to the minimum
Weld County specifications as established herein.
B. Services Provided in the First One Year Period: The successful bidder shall bear all costs for mileage,
travel time, and vehicles used in the providing services (including repairs) to Weld County, Colorado,
pursuant to this bid for as many services as are necessary for the first one (1) year period after services
are first supplied to Weld County.
TIMETABLE FOR THIS RFP:
RFP advertisement date: June 20, 2012
Notice to vendors: June 20, 2012
Mandatory pre-proposal meeting: July 10, 2012 @ 10:00 AM
Bids/RFPs are due: July 25, 2012 @ 10:00 AM
Approval and acceptance: August 15, 2012
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BID REQUEST NO#812
Monica Mika
Director of Finance &Administration
1150 "O" Street
P.O. Box 758
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Greeley, CO 80632
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Dear Monica:
The undersigned, having become familiar with the specifications for CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT
(CISM) FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT, hereby proposes to sell and deliver to Weld County as set forth in the
following schedule:
This bid is to perform Critical Incident Stress Management(CISM) for Weld County via the Human Resources Department
located at 1150 O Street, Greeley, CO.
The hid is for a twelve (12) month contract which can be renewed annually at the County's discretion.
HOURLY COST $
I certify that the above quotation is exclusive of any federal excise taxes and all other state and local taxes. I further certify
that the items offered for intended use by Weld County will meet all the specifications it has so indicated in this bid form.
The Board of Weld County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the bids,
and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is to the best interests of the Board and of the County of Weld,
State of Colorado. The Board of Weld County Commissioners shall give preference to resident Weld County bidders in all
cases where the bids are competitive in price and quality.
FIRM BY
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CITY,STATE,ZI PCODE
TELEPHONE NO FAX NO TAX ID # (include a W-9
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WELD COUNTY IS EXEMPT FROM COLORADO SALES TAXES. THE TAX EXEMPT CERTIFICATE NUMBER IS#98-
03551-0000,
Project Overview:
The Weld County Department of Hum
an y Depart e t Hu n Resources is seeking services to be utilized for Critical Incident Stress
Management(CISM)cases, in an attempt to bring together parties to resolve a broad array of issues. Issues can include,
but are not limited to the following: assisting first responders with lessening the impact and accelerating the recovery
process after a critical incident defined as any situation faced by first responders that cause them to experience unusually
strong emotional reactions which have the potential to interfere with their ability to function either at the scene or later.
First responders Include but are not limited to Sheriffs Office employees(law enforcement), Coroner Office employees,
and the Department of Human Services employees(social services). Covered services should be above and beyond
what is covered by the benefits provided by the County's Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provider, currently Live Well
Solutions. This information is included.
Scope of Services:
The selected bidder will schedule and facilitate Critical Incident Stress Management services in cases ordered through
Weld County. The selected bidder must show service and product deliverables to include The selected vendor must
provide the following services, proof of product deliverables, along with a pricing schedule of all services provided, to
include:
1) Pre-incident education on critical incidents and debriefing services
2) Emergency on scene support services at critical incidents
3) One on one peer support for secondary trauma
4) One on one support for traumatic events as well as unplanned events
5) Crisis management briefings for large groups
6) Adequate disaster intervention services including but not limited to de-escalation, defusing, debriefing
7) Follow-up services after critical incident intervention
8) Fit for duty evaluations
9) Command staff support programs
Debriefing is recommended for the following situations:
1) Death of an first responder in the line of duty
2) Serious injury to a first responder in the line of duty
3) Mass casualty incidents resulting in serious injury or death
4) Suicide of a first responder
5) Death of a civilian as a result of emergency service or law enforcement operations
6) Any other significant event which causes responding personnel to experience unusually strong emotional
reactions
Qualifications:
To be considered, a bidder must meet the following minimum qualifications:
1) The bidder must be a licensed psychologisbpsychotherapist in the State of Colorado, in good standing, who has
at least five(5) years demonstrated experience in the area of Critical Incident Management.
2) The bidder must have specialized training and/or experience in Law Enforcement or critical incident management
for first responders.
3) A bidder must provide a current curriculum vitae or resume, as well as proof of licensure, for self and staff
members.
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4) The bidder must provide Certificates of Insurance demonstrating adequate and current malpractice insurance
equivalent to$500,000.00 per claim/$1,000,000.00 aggregate and that such malpractice insurance includes
coverage of Critical Incident Management services. Said Certificates of Insurance shall include a provision
wherein the coverage shall not be canceled, terminated or otherwise modified without 60 days prior written
notification to Weld County.
5) A bidder must be willing to accept calls directly from the Weld County Department's for the purpose of scheduling
services from an incident.
6) A bidder must demonstrate prior and current capacity to be organized, responsive and to quickly and successfully
schedule services as requested. In cases of emergency on scene support at critical incidents and support for
traumatic events, bidder must be able to be on scene within 15—30 minutes once requested. Bidders must
provide demonstrated service deliverables.
7) A bidder must agree to provide a letter to Weld County Department of Human Resources at the completion of
requested services that documents the date and time of the services, the participating parties,and whether or not
services will need to continue with general time frame. _
8) A bidder must agree to enter into a contract with Weld County Department of Finance and Administration and
comply with all requirements of the contract.
9) A bidder must confirm for each Critical Incident Stress Management project that he/she does not have any conflict
of interests with any party to the services, and must demonstrate a method.by which such screening shall take
place.
Contract Period and Pricing:
1) The initial contract period shall commence on August 1, 2012, through July 31, 2013, so long as both parties are
satisfied. The selected vendor will have the opportunity to resubmit annually.
2) The proposed rate must be submitted as hourly. Only face-to-face actual mediation time is billable under the
funding source, therefore the rate must be inclusive of scheduling, preparation and post-mediation requirements.
3) The selected vendor will bill the Weld County Department of Human Resources monthly according to billing
requirements set forth by the Weld County Department of Finance and Administration. Each bill must include the
billable incident, employees involved, Department name, the time frame of all meetings and work, as well as a
detailed break out of costs associated with the incident being billed. .
Submittal Requirements and Evaluation for All Proposals:
A bidder must submit their complete proposal via e-mail and submit two(2) hard copies by the identified deadline. All
proposals must contain the following specific information:
1) One page or less cover letter that introduces the bidder, the bidder's location of practice, his or her experience
and qualifications, and staff.
2) Current resume and proof of licensure for bidder(s)and all staff.
3) Sufficient information concerning the proposed services for Weld County to evaluate whether or not the bidder
meets"minimum qualifications"for all bidders. Bidders should avoid elaborate artwork, graphics, binding,
presentation or other artifice that does not directly address the requirements set forth in this Request for Proposal.
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4) All proposals must demonstrate the bidder has the-ability to comply with the scope of this Request for Proposal,
and meet the requirements and specifications.
5) All proposals must contain a Certification of Insurance, or letter of intent from an insurance company authorized to
do business in the State of Colorado stating its willingness to insure the bidder pursuant to the terms of this
Request for Proposal.
6) All proposals must include an hourly rate for face-to-face mediation time that is inclusive of all scheduling,
preparation and post-mediation requirements.
7) A minimum of two(2) letters of reference from parties who have knowledge of Critical incident Management
Services facilitated by the bidder.
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EXHIBIT B
HRISTIANSEN
Psychotherapy'& Consultation David Christiansen,Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Proposal for
Weld County Department of Human Resources
Critical Incident Stress Management
David L. Christiansen, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
3527 West 12th Street,Suite 201 • Greeley,Colorado 80634 • 970-352-2774
CHRI'STIANSEN
Psychotherapy"& Consultation David Christiansen,Psy.D:
- - - -- - Licensed Psychologist
Monica Mika July 23,2012
Director of Finance and Administration
Weld County Administration Building
1150"O"Street
P.O.Box 758
Greeley,CO 80632
Dear Ms.Mika,
I am writing in response to your request to provide critical incident stress management services for
Weld County Human Resources Department. I am a licensed psychologist practicing at 3527 W. 12th St.
in Greeley for the past 23 years. I have provided critical incident and stress management services since I
was trained in 1998 by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. I served for more than ten
• years on the Centennial Crisis Intervention Stress Management Team and have provided such service for
the Weld County Sheriff's Office for approximately 16 years. I have also responded to numerous other
law enforcement agencies and to a variety of other businesses and agencies following critical incidents.
My resume references numerous agencies which have utilized my services.
For the past 18 years I have worked diligently to provide a psychological resource for the Weld
, . County Sheriffs Office,Weld Paramedic Services,the-Department of Human Services and other
agencies throughout northern Colorado. I have had the privilege of responding to crises in the jail,on
patrol,and with individual officers who are sometimes overwhelmed at the tragic circumstances that they
face. I have provided these services first through a preventative approach in a training called
_`Psychological Survival in a Violent Career"which familiarizes attendees with the psychological factors
that influence critical responses and recovery. Having a"roadmap"of the brain and its response under
...duress does help when a crisis occurs.; Secondly,numerous officers have informed me that a ride-along,
in their own environment,has been very valuable in their recovery following unusual tragedies. Thirdly,
my office is familiar to most law enforcement officers because they have seen me for their pre-
employment evaluation. I have made my office a comfortable place for healing following trauma.
Fourthly,I have responded quickly and on scene as welt,dealing with critical incidents as they are still
happening. I have been on scene for some tragedies and made myself available soon after many others
For more than I 0 years I`have also provided these services to Weld Paramedic Services and to the
Weld County Department of Human Services. Both of these agencies have been given training and the
feedback I have received has been very positive. Following the tragic death of Deputy Sam Brownlee I
responded within minutes by going to the hospital and later providing debriefings to dozens of
employees,from the administrative staff to the Honor Guard,to those who were on scene,to the senior
" commanders and the sheriff. I also debriefed and followed up with the two paramedics who were most
closely involved in the incident.
I love my work: I enjoy the process of working with those who have been traumatized as a result of
their service to the community. I have attended specialized training and have joined organizations which
keep me abreast of the best practices in the areas of the professional services I provide, I have worked
hard to-build relationships with many of the first responders in our community and with the agencies in
, which they work.. I believe I have-a vision for Weld County and the critical incident stress management
- . services which would be provided uponthe acceptance of this proposal.
Since!. ly
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David Chris iansen
Licensed Psychologist. _
3527 West 12th Strew,Suite 201 • Greeley,Colorado 80634 • 970-352-2774
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David Christiansen, Psy.D.
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Colorado Licensed Psychologist#1900 : .
3527 W.12th St.Suite C,Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 352-2774 •
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Professional Objectives:
• To continue to provide an excellent resource for First Responders, providing •
consultation,training,and restoration for agencies and individuals.
• To continue to provide psychological services to adolescents,individuals, couples and
families.
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• To continue to educate aspiring professionals in the field of psychology
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Education: . •
• Doctor of Psychology •
1990 University of Northern Colorado,Greeley,Colorado
Emphasis in Counseling Psychology • • •
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• Master of Arts
19$2 Wheaton College Graduate School,Wheaton, Illinois •
Emphasis in Counseling Psychology. Cum Laude. . .
• Bachelor of Arts
1978 Bethel College,St.Paul, Minnesota
Major in Sociology, Minor in Philosophy,Minor in Psychology
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Professional Licensure . .. -
Licensed Psychologist#1900,State of Colorado
Work History
1983-present Private practice as a licensed psychologist.
• Providing services to individuals,adolescents,couples,and families of various •
ethnicities. •
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• Consultation with law enforcement,emergency medical services,social services,and
businesses on issues related to stress management and mental health. •
o Consultation with North Colorado Medical Center staff both at the main hospital
and the mental health unit, providing psychological testing and assessment for
mental health and also bariatric surgery candidates.
o Consultation with the medical residents at North Colorado Family Medicine on
personality disorders and medical diagnoses as well as issues related to PTSD •
resulting from surgery.
o Currently the consulting psychologist for multiple First Responder Agencies
including sheriff's offices,police departments,and paramedics. l •
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o Worked with Outward Bound Professional In the areas of management,
leadership, and conflict management. •
o Worked with severely emotionally disruptive students from Weld School District •
Six.
o Offer a wide diversity of services including;testimony as an expert witness in i '
numerous cases; provided court-ordered therapy; pre-surgery therapy;crisis
intervention and debriefing; placed mental health holds;worked with
bereavement;abuse;the spectrum of DSM-IV diagnoses,;alcohol and drug
addiction;and provided mediation,fit-for-duty evaluations,and on-call services
to clients and consultees.
1982-2005 Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Northern Colorado.
• Taught for three different departments, beginning as a teaching assistant while
obtaining my doctorate:the Department of Psychology,the Department of Research,
Education,and Development,and the Department of Professional Psychology.
• Taught classes in psychology,human development,human potential,learning theory,
personality,counseling,abnormal psychology,group therapy and community and social
systems.
• Also taught practicums in individual and group therapy and a course on assessment.
• Worked independently and with much autonomy,including classes taught in off-
campus programs in Denver,Colorado Springs and via videoconferencing. For many
years taught one or two courses on campus and one or two course off campus per
semester.
1989-1991 Staff Psychologist,Memorial Hospital of Laramie County(now United Medical Center),
Cheyenne;Wyoming.
• Responsible for providing personality assessments,forensic evaluations,and testifying
in cases regarding involuntary holds.
• Conducted a variety of therapeutic Interventions,depending upon the inpatient
population, Including psychodrama,individual,adolescent,group and family therapy.
• Wrote approximately 200 psychological evaluations and represented the hospital in
approximately 45 court hearings.
• Developed a complex series of treatment plans to address the needs of the most
frequent diagnoses and provided in-service training on how to implement an effective
treatment plan.
1988-1989 Pre-doctoral Internship in Psychology,Bethesda PsychHealth System,Denver,Colorado.
• Responsible for providing psychological treatment for the chronically mentally ill and
worked with Inpatient adolescents.
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• Wrote psychological evaluations and provided in-service workshops. ..
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1980-1982 Adolescent Counselor,Mercy Center for Health Care,Psychiatric Division,Aurora,Illinois
• Developed an assessment instrument for placing adolescents into the proper treatment
modality during their hospitalization. •
1979-1980 Group Worker,DuPage County Youth Home,Wheaton,Illinois.
• Worked in this maximum security detention center for adolescents convicted of severe
crimes,providing security and informal individual counseling.
Professional Experience
First Responder Consultations
Weld County Sheriff c Dfficr.
Morgan County Sheriffs Office
Broomfield City and County Police Department
Clear Creek County Sheriffs Office
Greeley Police Department
Boulder County Sheriffs Office
Greeley Fire Department
Weld County Paramedics
Johnstown Police Department
Town of Log Lane Village Police Department
Gilcrest Police Department
International Association for Identification
County Sheriffs of Colorado
Colorado Jail Association
Morgan County Communications(911)
Withlacoochee(FL)Technical Institute Criminal Justice Academy
Aims Community College Criminal Justice Academy
Community Services - -.
Weld County Department of Social Services
Weld School District Slx
Weld County District Attorney Crime Victim Compensation
State of Colorado Public Defender's Office
Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services
Medical/Mental Health Consultations
Dr. Michael Johnell, bariatric surgeon
North Colorado Family Medicine
North Colorado Behavioral Health
Professional Organizations
Member,American Psychological Association
Member,American Alpine Association
Volunteer,Centennial Crisis Intervention and Stress Debriefing Team
Member,International Association of Chiefs of Police
Member,Society for Police and Criminal Psychology
Research
1990 Doctoral Dissertation,"The Use and Effects of Metaphors on Group Stage Development".
An innovative exploration into the delivery of metaphor as a change agent in fostering expedient group
process. I Investigated the history of the metaphor and parable,the history of group therapy,and wrote
one of the earliest papers combining the two. I also wrote specific metaphors designed to assist groups
in reaching the"working stage"more quickly. I implemented the independent variable and collected
and analyzed the statistical data.
Publications
"Treating the Effects of Trauma on the Crime Scene Investigator." The Silent Witness,Vol.34,
No,4,Oct-Dec.2000
References:Available upon request
SFiert f john B. Cooke
Wield County '4
July 23, 2012
Weld County Department of Human Resources,
Dr. David Christiansen has provided the Weld County Sheriff's Office with
pre-
Headquarters professional services for close to 19 years; providing in-service training,employment exams, fit for duty evaluations, crisis intervention, stress management
1950"0"Street and general consultation to virtually every aspect of the office, He has worked with
Greeley,CO 80631
Ph.(970)3564015 both patrol and corrections, with the SWAT Team, Honor Guard, and Administrative
Fax(970)304-6467 staff and with individual officers. Dr, Christiansen provided many hours of
debriefing and follow-up following the death of Deputy Sam Brownlee and offered
professional services to many of the employees here He has provided excellent
Fort Lupton Substation services to our agency and has been well'received as an important part of our work.
2950 9i°Street
Ft.Lupton,CO 80621 Dr. Christiansen has sought to improve himself as a professional by joining the
Ph.(303)857-2465 International Association of Chiefs of Police and he has attended many Weld Chiefs
Fax(303)857-3027 of Police luncheons to familiarize himself with the issues facing law enforcement in
our county.. He has also joined the Colorado Jail Association and has spoken at their
meetings on issues related to psychology and law enforcement From this he has
Southwest Complex developed a training program which has been delivered to other county and city
4209 WCR24'/ agencies. He has been a guest speaker at the County Sheriffs of Colorado conference
Longmont,CO 80504 and at the International Association for Identification — Rocky Mountain Region
Ph.(720)65211215 conference.
Fax(720)652.4217 onfere ce.
Dr. Christiansen is timely in providing written reports when requested. He has earned
the respect of the law enforcement community by doing ride-alongs, providing
North Jail Complex debriefings and individual follow-ups with officers in their patrol cars, and through
2110"O"Street - his trainings. His fit-for-duty evaluations have been an important'piece of-whether or Greeley,CO 80631 not to retain an officer and he is willing to testify in legal matters regarding his
Ph.(970)356-4015
Ext.3922 findings.
Fax(970)304-6461
I have known Dr. Christiansen both personally and professionally for nearly twenty
years and would recommend him without hesitation for providing Weld County with
critical incident and stress management services. If I can be any further help, please
do not hesitate to contact me.
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Sheriff John B. Cooke .4-.,7 .��e`r
From the Desk of: Rick Dill, Undersheriff
c WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, r
(970)356-4015 Extension 2811
July 12, 2012
David Christiansen, Psy.D.
3527 W le Street, Suite 201
Greeley, CO 80634
Dear Dave:
Please use this letter as support for, and as a recommendation to, any agency
considering the use of your services. My support comes from the many years of
experience we have working together to provide effective employee education, pre-
employment screening,fitness for duty examinations and crisis intervention for the Weld
County Sheriff's Office.
I consistently have been impressed by your interest in understanding this organization
and the work done by our staff. There are few in your field that would take the time or
have the individual desire to ride with patrol deputies or work a Jail assignment with a
correctional officer to gain a better understanding of what they experience and the skills
they need. Those experiences have effectively translated into practical staff education
during in service training and valid pre-employment screening. They also have provided
a unique opportunity to better understand how the work environment influences
employees and their psychological fitness.
Your availability and rapid response has been an invaluable when a crisis has occurred
at the Sheriffs Office. The timely response and°effective support has made a difference
for deputies,correctional officers, employees and as a result,the community they serve.
We have invited you to give short programs to the Colorado Jail Association when we
have hosted meetings. The feedback we have received about the content and quality of
your presentations about trauma and need for support following a traumatic event clearly
has had an impact on other agencies as well.
I believe your services have made us a better organization. I am personally available as
a reference on behalf of this Office.
Sin rely,
Rick ill
Undersheriff
Weld County Sheriffs Office 1950'O'Street Greeley,CO 80831 Phone(970)356-4015 Fax(970)304{467
WELD COUNTY PARAMEDIC SERVICES
1121M STREET
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
PHONE (970)353-5700 EXTENSION 3211
E-MAIL: Dave.Bressler(@bannerhealth.com
FAX: (970) 304-6408 •
July 23, 2012
David Christiansen,Psy.D.
3527 West 12°1 Street Suite 201
Greeley, CO 80634
To Whom It May Concern:
Weld County Paramedic Services have utilized the professional services of Dave Christiansen
over the past ten years. Dr. Christiansen has provided critical incident and stress management
services to our employees, including training, individual consultation, debriefings and
organizational consultation. Dr. Christiansen responded immediately following the death of a
Weld County Paramedic and later the death of a Weld County Sheriffs Deputy,both times
committing long hours in the days that followed.
Dr. Christiansen has proven critical in building a strong team of employees in the stressful
profession of emergency services. The services he provides are well attended and the
information is delivered in a manner that is well received by the new and senior employee. I
would recommend him without hesitation for providing critical incident and stress management
services.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the professional
services offered by Dr.David Christiansen.
Sincerely,
Dave Bressler,
Director
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Weld County Department of Human Services
To Whom It May Concern:
As a career police officer I am keenly aware of the stresses presented to emergency service
employees and the potentially negative effects these stressors can have on the lives and families
of these employees. As manager for the Weld County Regional Communications Center I
recognize that emergency communications personnel suffer many of the same stress factors as
the;actual responders; Pressure to.perform, anxiety, sleep deprivation, family pressures can all
have negative effects on personal health and job performance.
In May of 2011 I asked Dr. David Christiansen to present to my entire staff on the affects job
related stress can have on personal health and family life. His presentation was both relevant and
poignant. His methodology was clinically based and his delivery personable and easily
understood. He conducted four separate four hour sessions in order to reach all 58 employees of
the center.
In April2012 I asked Dr. Christiansen to again address those members of my staff interested in
additional training on personal and job related stress management. Those attending were very
appreciative of Dr. Christiansen's approach and his willingness to continue this coaching.
I have had the pleasure to know Dave Christiansen both personally and professionally for nearly
twenty years. He is a dedicated professional who takes seriously the emotional and
psychological health of the emergency response community. I believe his selection as Weld
County's critical incident psychologist would be very beneficial for our emergency responders.
Most Sincerely,
David Mathis, Manager
Weld County Regional Communications Center
1950 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
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DECLARATIONS •
POLICY NO: 5012-4164' ACCOUNT NO: CO-CHRD352-1 0321724C
ITEM I. (a)NAME AND ADDRESS OF INSURED: ITEM L (b)ADDITIONAL NAMED INSUREDS:
DAVID L. CHRISTIANSEN, PSY.D.
3527 W 12TH ST
SUITE 201
GREELEY, CO 80634
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TYPE OF 01W: INDIVIDUAL
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ITEM 3. POLICY PERIOD: FROM: 0_9/01/1 1 TO: 09/01,42
12:01AM.STANDAD ME AT THE ADDRESS OF•THE INSURED AS TATED HEREIN:
ITEM 4. LIMITS OF LIABILITY: (a)$ 1,000,000 EACH WRONGFUL ACT OR SERIES OF CONTINUOUS,REPEATED
OR INTERRELATED WRONGFUL ACTS OR OCCURRENCE
(b)$ 5,000 COSTS RELATED TO ANY SINGLE PROCEEDING
• (c)$ 3,000,000 AGGREGATE,FOR ALL CLAIMS AND ALL PROCEEDINGS •
ITEMS. PREMIUM SCHEDULE:
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER RATE ANNUAL PREMIUM
1ST PSYCHOLOGIST 1 274 .00 274.00
DEFENSE LIMIT. .00
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ITEM 7. EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD
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ITEM 8. POLICY FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS ATTACHED TO THIS POLICY •
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Scope of services:
1)I have presented educational training and debriefings to hundreds of first responders,both as a
trainer(see consultation agencies on resume)and in debriefings,having sewed on the Centennial
Crisis Intervention Stress Management Team for more than ten years.
2)I have provided on scene support as requested,attending to officers affected by trauma. Most
recently I attended to the SWAT team and several individual officers involved in the hospital
inmate escape incident. A couple of months ago I met with a deputy who had just come off a
shift during which he was clearly traumatized. He was on scene for a horrific car crash which
resulted in a teenage boy being burned to death. I met with him at the beginning of his next"shift
and we drove to the scene while we processed his psychological state.
3)I understand secondary trauma and have offered 1:1 services to many first responders and
social workers over the years. I understand that fear,anxiety and anger can be suppressed while
on scene and surface later. I understand that even those persons not directly involved in the
trauma may be negatively affected,such as the spouses and friends who hear of the events.
4) I have offered 1:1 support for a whole range of trauma in my career as a psychologist. I have
handled many emergency situations,either by going to the scene,meeting at a safe location, or
my office.
5)I have handled critical incidents with large groups,recognizing that the bulk of support will
come from others in the room,not from any professional. Equipping people to help each other,
providing training prior to critical incidents,and having appropriate handouts available all
contribute to the restoration of normalcy.
6)I have received training in de-escalation, defusing,and debriefing and would like to integrate
psychological services into the Weld County disaster planning. Being able to.access a broad .
range of psychological professionals in an emergency would be one of my first priorities.
7)I have provided follow-up services in my office;in patrol cars,and at the stations of deputies
and paramedics. Being familiar with the county and the principal commanders and supervisors
has streamlined the provision of services to first responders.
8)I have provided fit for duty evaluations for many years for both the Weld County Sheriff's
Office and Weld County Paramedics. This is a much different professional assessment because
it may be used as part of the criteria in retaining an employee and may result in legal action. I
have testified in court many dozens of times and am fully capable of defending my reports in a
court of law.
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9)I have had the privilege of consulting with the command staff at the Weld County Sheriff's
Office and with the Director and Supervisors at the Weld County Paramedic Services,with good
results. I have earned the trust and respect of the command staff and can work very effectively
with them. I have also worked with a number of supervisors at the Department of Human
Services and have worked with many different employees there.
I have provided debriefings in the situations described in your Scope of Services including the
death of a first responder(Sam Brownlee), serious injury to a first responder(many corrections
officers following physical altercation in the jail),mass casualty incidents(many persons
affected emotionally),suicide of a first responder(Alison Jenkins),the death of a civilian as a
result of law enforcement operations(many years ago when two officers fired upon a 16 year old
male,killing him),and other significant events(the recent inmate escape from the hospital,death
of PatPersichino).
Q,aiifications:
1)I have been a licensed psychologist since 1994 and have always been in good standing with
the State of Colorado. I have been providing critical incident stress management services since
being trained in 1998 by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation,offering training,
debriefing,and follow-up to hundreds of first responders.
2)I have worked for many years combining psychological services with law enforcement and
critical incident debriefing. Being a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police,
Psychological Services Section,the Society for Police and Criminal Psychology,and the
American Psychological Association provides me with many resources as a professional.
3)Enclosed please find my resume and proof of lie nsure. .
4)Enclosed please find my proof of malpractice insurance with coverage in the amoimts of
$1,000,000.00 per claim and$3,000,000.00 aggregate. This coverage has recently been renewed
through September 1, 2013 and will not be cancelled,terminated,nor modified without 60 days
prior written notification to Weld County.
5)I am willing to accept calls directly from Weld County Departments and will schedule
services as quickly as possible. I am willing to establish an on-call rotation in my absence.
6 I am professionally prepared to respond to critical incidents in a timely manner and have done
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so in the past. Phone calls to Deputy Bureau Chief Steve Reams,Commander Braswell(WCS0),
Deputy Chief Alan Caldwell,or Director Dave Bressler can confirm that I make responding to
critical incidents my top priority. I have always scheduled fitness for duty exams,individual
follow-up calls;and debriefings in a timely manner.
7)I can agree to provide Weld County Department of Human Resources with accurate
documentation of services rendered and to whom with the dates and times, along with my
recommendation for the continuation of services and a general time frame.
8)I am willing to enter into a contract for services with the Weld County Department of Finance
and Administration.
9)I have a professional ethic to not have a dual relationship with any patient treated in my office,
I will not treat in any way an individual with whom I have a significant relationship,in
compliance with the ethics of my profession. Simply, if a Weld County employee has need of
my professional services and I have any significant personal relationship with that person,they
will be asked to work with another trained professional or I will refrain from providing such
services and bring in another professional. As with all ethical concerns of this nature, it will be
my sole responsibility to determine if such a dual relationship exists.
Contract period and pricing:
1)I understand the time frame of the contract to be from September I, 2012 through Aug 31,
2013 with the opportunity to resubmit annually.
2)The pricing for the services rendered shall be considered in three tiers as follows:
a)For attendance at meetings,planning sessions,and conferences with county directors,
etc.,the hourly charge will be$90.00.
b)For professional services delivered in my office or on site,the hourly rate will be at the
standard current office rate of$130.00 per hour.
c)For professional training such as in-services and ongoing training, such as the delivery
of"Psychological Survival in a Violent Career,"the professional rate shall be$200.00 per
training hour delivered.
3) I agree to bill the county on a monthly basis for services rendered,itemizing as specifically as
possible the incident,meeting, department and person requesting services. In the case of
debriefings,which are by nature confidential,only the department will be identified.
In sum,I have provided Weld County the services being requested for as many as 18 years with
the WCSO and for more than a decade for Weld Paramedic Services and the Department of
Human Services. I have also consulted with or worked with employees from the Coroner's
Office,the Health Department, Weld County Regional Communications Center, and Public
Works. I fully meet the qualifications you have requested and I am committed to the employees
of Weld County, where I have resided for 30 years. I also have a vision for providing
professional services in the best possible and fiscally responsib'e manner i° the future.
AGREEMENT FOR CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made this �� Ada y of („( /, 2012, by and between
the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, whose address is 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, 80631 ("County"), and
David L. Christiansen, Psy.D., 3527 West 12`' Street, Suite 201, Greeley, Colorado 80634
("Contractor").
WITENSSETH:
WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contractor as an independent contractor to
perform the critical incident stress management services as more particularly set forth herein;
and
WHEREAS, Contractor has the time available to timely perform the critical incident
stress management services, and is willing to perform such services according to the terms of
this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Engagement of Contractor. County hereby retains Contractor, and Contractor
hereby accepts engagement by County upon the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from August 1, 2012, through and
until July 31, 2013.
3. Services to be Performed. Contractor agrees to perform the critical incident
stress management services ("Services") listed or referred to in the Scope of Services and
Service Provider Responsibilities sections found on pages 6 through 8 of the bid document
REQUEST NO. B1200103, dated June 18, 2012, for " Critical Incident Stress Management
(CISM) Services—HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT," which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A," and incorporated herein. The Services shall be performed in accordance with the
terms and conditions set forth in the attached Exhibit A, and in accordance with the answers
provided by the Contractor in his bid proposal dated July 23, 2012, which is attached hereto as
Exhibit B.
4. Compensation. County agrees to pay Contractor for the Services performed at
the following rates:
a. For attendance at meetings, planning sessions, and conferences with
County directors, etc., the hourly charge will be $90.00.
b. For professional services delivered at Contractor's office or on-site, the
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hourly rate will be at the standard current office rate of$130.00 per hour.
c. For professional training such as in-services and ongoing training, such
as the delivery of"Psychological survival in a Violent Career," the professional rate
shall be $200.00 per training hour delivered.
No additional amounts shall be paid to Contractor, except as agreed to in
accordance with the provisions set forth in paragraph 5, below.
5. Additional Work Beyond That Stated in Exhibit A. In the event the County
shall require changes in the scope, character, or complexity of the work to be performed that
goes beyond what is described in Exhibit A, or requires a change in the standards or obligations
set forth in Exhibit A, and said changes cause an increase or decrease in the time required or
the costs to the Contractor for performance, an equitable adjustment in fees and completion
time may be negotiated between the parties and this Agreement shall be modified accordingly
by a supplemental Agreement. Any claims by the Contractor for adjustment hereunder must be
made in writing prior to performance of any work covered in the anticipated supplemental
Agreement. Any change in work made without such prior supplemental Agreement shall be
deemed covered in the compensation and time provisions of this Agreement.
6. Independent Contractor. Contractor agrees that Contractor is an independent
contractor and that neither Contractor nor Contractor's agents or employees are, or shall be
deemed to be, agents or employees of the County for any purpose. Contractor shall have no
authorization, express or implied, to bind the County to any agreement, liability, or
understanding. The parties agree that Contractor will not become an employee of County, nor
is Contractor entitled to any employee benefits from County as a result of the execution of this
Agreement.
7. Warrant-v. Contractor warrants that services performed under this Agreement
will be performed in a manner consistent with the professional standards governing such
services and the provisions of this Agreement and shall conform to the performance standards
and requirements set forth in Exhibit A.
8. Reports County Property. All reports, test results and all other tangible
materials produced in connection with the performance of this Agreement, whether or not such
materials are in completed form, shall at all times be considered the property of the County.
Contractor shall not make use of such material for purposes other than in connection with this
Agreement without prior written approval of County.
9. Acceptance not Waiver. Upon completion of the work and if applicable,
Contractor shall submit to County originals of any test results, reports, etc., generated during
completion of this work. Acceptance by County of reports and incidental material furnished
under this Agreement shall not in any way relieve Contractor of responsibility for the quality
and accuracy of the work. Acceptance by the County of, or payment for, any of the Services
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performed under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any of the County's
rights under this Agreement or under the law generally.
10. Insurance and Indemnification. Contractor shall defend and indemnify
County, its officers and agents, from and against loss or liability arising from Contractor's acts,
errors or omissions in seeking to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Contractor
shall provide necessary workers' compensation insurance at Contractor's own cost and
expense. Contractor shall include the County, its officers and agents, as additional named
insureds on a property, casualty, and liability insurance policy, at a minimum of $600,000
coverage limit per occurrence, $150,000 per person.
11. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by
providing the other party with a thirty (30) day written notice thereof. Furthermore, this
Agreement may be terminated immediately at any time without notice upon a material breach
of the terms of the Agreement. In the event of an early termination, Contractor shall be paid for
work performed up to the time of notice and County shall be entitled the use of all material
generated pursuant to this Agreement.
12. Non-Assignment. Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement, any
interest therein or claim thereunder, without the prior written approval of County.
13. Access to Records. County shall have access to Contractor's financial records
as they relate to this Agreement for purposes of audit. Such records shall be complete and
available for audit ninety (90) days after final payment hereunder and shall be retained and
available for audit purposes for at least five years after final payment hereunder.
14. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in each and all of the provisions of this
Agreement.
15. Interruptions. Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other for
delays in delivery or failure to deliver or otherwise to perform any obligation under this
Agreement, where such failure is due to any cause beyond its reasonable control, including but
not limited to Acts of God, fires, strikes, war, flood, earthquakes or Governmental actions.
16. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be mailed or delivered to the other party at that party's address as stated
above.
17. Compliance. This Agreement and the provision of services hereunder shall be
subject to the laws of Colorado and be in accordance with the policies, procedures, and
practices of County.
18. Non-Exclusive Agreement. This Agreement is nonexclusive and County may
engage or use other contractors or persons to perform services of the same or similar nature.
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19. Certification. Contractor certifies that Contractor is not an illegal immigrant,
and further, Contractor represents, warrants, and agrees that it has verified that Contractor does
not employ any illegal aliens. If it is discovered that Contractor is an illegal immigrant,
employs illegal aliens or subcontracts with illegal aliens, County can terminate this Agreement
and Contractor may be held liable for damages.
20. Entire Agreement/Modifications. This Agreement contains the entire
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement.
This instrument supersedes all prior negotiation, representation, and understanding or
agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This Agreement
may be changed or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by both parties.
21. Funding Contingency. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create
an obligation on the part of County to expend funds not otherwise appropriated or budgeted for.
22. No Conflict. No employee of Contractor nor any member of Contractor's
family shall serve on a County Board, committee or hold any such position which either by
rule, practice or action nominates, recommends, supervises Contractor's operations, or
authorizes funding to Contractor.
23. Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such
provision, to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original
intent of the parties.
24. Governmental Immunity. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to
constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess.
25. No Third Party Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the
enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to
such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this
Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not
included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity
other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be
an incidental beneficiary only.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date
and year written above.
CONTRACTOR:
DAVID L. CHRISTIANSEN, PSY.D.
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Psychotherapy& Consultation David Christiansen,Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Proposal for
Weld County Department of Human Resources
Critical Incident Stress Management
David L. Christiansen, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
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3527 West 12th Street,Suite 201 • Greeley,Colorado 80634 • 970-352-2774
OrHRISTIANSEN
Psychotherapy;& Consultation David Christiansen,Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Monica Mika July 23,2012
Director of Finance and Administration
Weld County Administration Building
1150"O"Street
P.O.Box 758
Greeley,CO 80632
Dear Ms.Mika,
I am writing in response to your request to provide critical incident stress management services for
Weld County Human Resources Department. I am a licensed psychologist practicing at 3527 W. It St.
in Greeley for the past 23 years. I have provided critical incident and stress management services since I
was trained in 1998 by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. I served for more than ten
years on the Centennial Crisis Intervention Stress Management Team and have provided such service for
the Weld County Sheriff's Office for approximately 16 years. I have also responded to numerous other
law enforcement agencies and to a variety of other businesses and agencies following critical incidents.
My resume references numerous agencies which have utilized my services.
For the past 18 years I have worked diligently to provide a psychological resource for the Weld
County Sheriff's Office,Weld Paramedic Services,the Department of Human Services and other
agencies throughout northern Colorado. I have had the privilege of responding to crises in the jail,on
patrol,and with individual officers who are sometimes overwhelmed at the tragic circumstances that they
face. I have provided these services first through a preventative approach in a training called
"Psychological Survival in a Violent Career"which familiarizes attendees with the psychological factors
that influence critical responses and recovery. Having a"roadmap"of the brain and its response under
duress does help when a crisis occurs. Secondly, numerous officers have informed me that a ride-along,
in their own environment, has been very valuable in their recovery following unusual tragedies. Thirdly,
my office is familiar to most law enforcement officers because they have seen me for their pre-
employment evaluation. I have made my office a comfortable place for healing following trauma.
Fourthly,I have responded quickly and on scene as well,dealing with critical incidents as they are still
happening. I have been on scene for some tragedies and made myself available soon after many others
For more than 10 years I have also provided these services to Weld Paramedic Services and to the
Weld County Department of Human Services. Both of these agencies have been given training and the
feedback 1 have received has been very positive. Following the tragic death of Deputy Sam Brownlee I
responded within minutes by going to the hospital and later providing debriefings to dozens of
employees,from the administrative staff to the Honor Guard,to those who were on scene,to the senior
commanders and the sheriff. 1 also debriefed and followed up with the two paramedics who were most
closely involved in the incident.
I love my work. I enjoy the process of working with those who have been traumatized as a result of
their service to the community. I have attended specialized training and have joined organizations which
keep me abreast of the best practices in the areas of the professional services I provide. I have worked
hard to build relationships with many of the first responders in our community and with the agencies in
which they work. I believe I have a vision for Weld County and the critical incident stress management
services which would be provided upon the acceptance of this proposal.
Since ly
David Chris iansen,Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
3527 West 12th Street,Suite 201 • Greeley,Colorado 80634 • 970-352-2774
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David Christiansen, Psy.D.
Colorado Licensed Psychologist#1900
3527 W.12t St.Suite C,Greeley, CO 80634
(970)352-2774
Professional Objectives:
• To continue to provide an excellent resource for First Responders, providing •
consultation,training,and restoration for agencies and individuals.
• To continue to provide psychological services to adolescents, individuals,couples and
families.
• To continue to educate aspiring professionals in the field of psychology
Education:
• Doctor of Psychology
1990 University of Northern Colorado,Greeley,Colorado
Emphasis in Counseling Psychology
• Master of Arts
1981 Wheaton College Graduate School,Wheaton, Illinois
Emphasis in Counseling Psychology. Cum Laude.
• Bachelor of Arts
1978 Bethel College,St. Paul,Minnesota
Major in Sociology, Minor in Philosophy,Minor in Psychology
Professional Licensure
Licensed Psychologist#1900,State of Colorado
Work History
1983-present Private practice as a licensed psychologist.
• Providing services to individuals,adolescents,couples,and families of various
ethnicities.
• Consultation with law enforcement,emergency medical services,social services,and
businesses on issues related to stress management and mental health.
o Consultation with North Colorado Medical Center staff both at the main hospital
and the mental health unit,providing psychological testing and assessment for
mental health and also bariatric surgery candidates.
o Consultation with the medical residents at North Colorado Family Medicine on
personality disorders and medical diagnoses as well as issues related to PTSD
resulting from surgery.
o Currently the consulting psychologist for multiple First Responder Agencies
including sheriffs offices,police departments,and paramedics.
o Worked with Outward Bound Professional in the areas of management,
leadership,and conflict management.
o Worked with severely emotionally disruptive students from Weld School District
Six.
o Offer a wide diversity of services including:testimony as an expert witness in
numerous cases; provided court-ordered therapy;pre-surgery therapy;crisis
intervention and debriefing; placed mental health holds;worked with '
bereavement;abuse;the spectrum of DSM-IV diagnoses,;alcohol and drug
addiction;and provided mediation,fit-for-duty evaluations,and on-call services
to clients and consultees.
1982-2005 Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Northern Colorado.
• Taught for three different departments,beginning as a teaching assistant while
obtaining my doctorate:the Department of Psychology,the Department of Research,
Education,and Development,and the Department of Professional Psychology.
• Taught classes in psychology,human development, human potential, learning theory,
personality,counseling,abnormal psychology,group therapy and community and social
systems.
• Also taught practicums in Individual and group therapy and a course on assessment.
• Worked independently and with much autonomy,including classes taught in off-
campus programs in Denver,Colorado Springs and via videoconferencing. For many
years taught one or two courses on campus and one or two course off campus per
semester.
1989-1991 Staff Psychologist, Memorial Hospital of Laramie County(now United Medical Center),
Cheyenne,Wyoming.
• Responsible for providing personality assessments,forensic evaluations,and testifying
in cases regarding involuntary holds.
• Conducted a variety of therapeutic interventions,depending upon the inpatient
population, including psychodrama,individual,adolescent,group and family therapy.
• Wrote approximately 200 psychological evaluations and represented the hospital in
approximately 45 court hearings.
• Developed a complex series of treatment plans to address the needs of the most
frequent diagnoses and provided in-service training on how to implement an effective
treatment plan.
1988-1989 Pre-doctoral Internship in Psychology,Bethesda PsychHealth System,Denver,Colorado.
• Responsible for providing psychological treatment for the chronically mentally ill and
worked with Inpatient adolescents.
• Wrote psychological evaluations and provided in-service workshops.
1980-1982 Adolescent Counselor, Mercy Center for Health Care, Psychiatric Division,Aurora,Illinois
• Developed an assessment instrument for placing adolescents into the proper treatment
modality during their hospitalization.
1979-1980 Group Worker,DuPage County Youth Home,Wheaton,Illinois.
• Worked in this maximum security detention center for adolescents convicted of severe
crimes,providing security and informal individual counseling.
Professional Experience
First Responder Consultations
Weld County Sheriff's Office
Morgan County Sheriffs Office
Broomfield City and County Police Department
Clear Creek County Sheriffs Office
Greeley Police Department
Boulder County Sheriffs Office
Greeley Fire Department
Weld County Paramedics
Johnstown Police Department
Town of Log Lane Village Police Department
Gilcrest Police Department
International Association for Identification
County Sheriffs of Colorado
Colorado Jail Association
Morgan County Communications(911)
Withlacoochee(FL)Technical Institute Criminal Justice Academy
Aims Community College Criminal Justice Academy
Community Services
Weld County Department of Social Services
Weld School District Six
Weld County District Attorney Crime Victim Compensation
State of Colorado Public Defender's Office
Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services
Medical/Mental Health Consultations
Dr. Michael Johnell, bariatric surgeon
North Colorado Family Medicine
North Colorado Behavioral Health
Professional Organizations
Member,American Psychological Association
Member,American Alpine Association
Volunteer,Centennial Crisis Intervention and Stress Debriefing Team
Member, International Association of Chiefs of Police
Member,Society for Police and Criminal Psychology
Research
1990 Doctoral Dissertation,"The Use and Effects of Metaphors on Group Stage Development".
An innovative exploration into the delivery of metaphor as a change agent in fostering expedient group
process. I investigated the history of the metaphor and parable,the history of group therapy,and wrote
one of the earliest papers combining the two. I also wrote specific metaphors designed to assist groups
in reaching the"working stage"more quickly. I Implemented the independent variable and collected
and analyzed the statistical data.
Publications
"Treating the Effects of Trauma on the Crime Scene Investigator." The Silent Witness,Vol.34,
No.4,Oct-Dec. 2000
References:Available upon request
Sheriff Jo fin B. Cooke
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July 23, 2012
Weld County Department of Human Resources,
Dr. David Christiansen has provided the Weld County Sheriffs Office with
pre-
Headquarters professional services for close to 19 years; providing in-service training,employment exams, fit for duty evaluations, crisis intervention, stress management
1950"O"Street and general consultation to virtually every aspect of the office. He has worked with
Ph.Greeley,970 356-4015 bothpatrol and corrections, with the SWAT Team, Honor Guard, and Administrative
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Fax(970)304.6467 staff and with individual officers. Dr. Christiansen provided many hours of
debriefing and follow-up following the death of Deputy Sam Brownlee and offered
professional services to many of the employees here. He has provided excellent
Fort Lupton Substation services to our agency and has been well received as an important part of our work.
2950 9m Street
Ft.Lupton,CO 80621 Dr. Christiansen has sought to improve himself as a professional by joining the
Ph.(303)857-2465 International Association of Chiefs of Police and he has attended many Weld Chiefs
Fax(303)857-3027 of Police luncheons to familiarize himself with the issues facing law enforcement in
our county. He has also joined the Colorado Jail Association and has spoken at their
meetings on issues related to psychology and law enforcement. From this he has
Southwest Complex developed a training program which has been delivered to other county and city
4209 WCR 24 6 agencies. He has been a guest speaker at the County Sheriffs of Colorado conference
Longmont,CO 80504 and at the International Association for Identification — Rocky Mountain Region
Ph.(720)652-4215 conference.
Fax(720)652-4217
Dr. Christiansen is timely in providing written reports when requested. He has earned
the respect of the law enforcement community by doing ride-alongs, providing
North Jail Complex debriefings and individual follow-ups with officers in their patrol cars, and through
2110"o"Street his trainings. His fit-for-duty evaluations have been an important piece of whether or
Greeley,CO 80631 not to retain an officer and he is willing to testify in legal matters regarding his
Ph.(970)356.4015
Ext.3922 findings.
Fax(970)304-6461
I have known Dr. Christiansen both personally and professionally for nearly twenty
years and would recommend him without hesitation for providing Weld County with
critical incident and stress management services. If I can be any further help, please
do not hesitate to contact me.
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(970)356-4015 Extension 2811
July 12, 2012
David Christiansen, Psy.D.
3527 W 12'"Street, Suite 201
Greeley, CO 80634
Dear Dave:
Please use this letter as support for, and as a recommendation to, any agency
considering the use of your services. My support comes from the many years of
experience we have working together to provide effective employee education, pre-
employment screening, fitness for duty examinations and crisis intervention for the Weld
County Sheriffs Office.
I consistently have been impressed by your interest in understanding this organization
and the work done by our staff. There are few in your field that would take the time or
have the individual desire to ride with patrol deputies or work a Jail assignment with a
correctional officer to gain a better understanding of what they experience and the skills
they need. Those experiences have effectively translated into practical staff education
during in service training and valid pre-employment screening. They also have provided
a unique opportunity to better understand how the work environment influences
employees and their psychological fitness.
Your availability and rapid response has been an invaluable when a crisis has occurred
at the Sheriffs Office. The timely response end effective support has made a difference
for deputies, correctional officers, employees and as a result,the community they serve.
We have invited you to give short programs to the Colorado Jail Association when we
have hosted meetings. The feedback we have received about the content and quality of
your presentations about trauma and need for support following a traumatic event clearly
has had an impact on other agencies as well.
I believe your services have made us a better organization. I am personally available as
a reference on behalf of this Office.
in rely,
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Rick ill
Undersheriff
Weld County Sheriffs Office 1950'O°Street Greeley,CO 80831 Phone(970)356-4015 Fax(970)304-6467
WELD COUNTY PARAMEDIC SERVICES
1121 M STREET
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
PHONE (970)353-5700 EXTENSION 3211
E-MAIL: Dave.Bresslerabannerhealth.com
FAX: (970) 304-6408
July 23,2012
David Christiansen,Psy. D.
3527 West 12th Street Suite 201
Greeley, CO 80634
To Whom It May Concern:
Weld County Paramedic Services have utilized the professional services of Dave Christiansen
over the past ten years. Dr.Christiansen has provided critical incident and stress management
services to our employees,including training, individual consultation,debriefings and
organizational consultation. Dr. Christiansen responded immediately following the death of a
Weld County Paramedic and later the death of a Weld County Sheriff's Deputy,both times
committing long hours in the days that followed.
Dr. Christiansen has proven critical in building a strong team of employees in the stressful
profession of emergency services. The services he provides are well attended and the
information is delivered in a manner that is well received by the new and senior employee. I
would recommend him without hesitation for providing critical incident and stress management
services. •
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the professional
services offered by Dr. David Christiansen.
Sincerely,
Dave Bressler,
Director
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Wcid County Magian°, Communications Center
July 20, 2012
Weld County Department of Human Services
To Whom It May Concern:
As a career police officer I am keenly aware of the stresses presented to emergency service
employees and the potentially negative effects these stressors can have on the lives and families
of these employees. As manager for the Weld County Regional Communications Center I
recognize that emergency communications personnel suffer many of the same stress factors as
the actual responders. Pressure to perform, anxiety, sleep deprivation, family pressures can all
have negative effects on personal health and job performance.
In May of 2011 I asked Dr. David Christiansen to present to my entire staff on the affects job
related stress can have on personal health and family life. His presentation was both relevant and
poignant. His methodology was clinically based and his delivery personable and easily
understood. He conducted four separate four hour sessions in order to reach all 58 employees of
the center.
In April 2012 I asked Dr. Christiansen to again address those members of my staff interested in
additional training on personal and job related stress management.Those attending were very
appreciative of Dr. Christiansen's approach and his willingness to continue this coaching.
I have had the pleasure to know Dave Christiansen both personally and professionally for nearly
twenty years. He is a dedicated professional who takes seriously the emotional and
psychological health of the emergency response community. I believe his selection as Weld
County's critical incident psychologist would be very beneficial for our emergency responders.
Most Sincerely,
David Mathis, Manager
Weld County Regional Communications Center
1950 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
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Scope of services:
1)I have presented educational training and debriefings to hundreds of first responders, both as a
trainer(see consultation agencies on resume)and in debriefings,having served on the Centennial
Crisis Intervention Stress Management Team for more than ten years.
2) I have provided on scene support as requested,attending to officers affected by trauma. Most
recently I attended to the SWAT team and several individual officers involved in the hospital
inmate escape incident. A couple of months ago I met with a deputy who had just come off a
shift during which he was clearly traumatized. He was on scene for a horrific car crash which
resulted in a teenage boy being burned to death. I met with him at the beginning of his next shift
and we drove to the scene while we processed his psychological state.
3)I understand secondary trauma and have offered 1:1 services to many first responders and
social workers over the years. I understand that fear,anxiety and anger can be suppressed while
on scene and surface later. I understand that even those persons not directly involved in the
trauma may be negatively affected, such as the spouses and friends who hear of the events.
4)I have offered 1:1 support for a whole range of trauma in my career as a psychologist. I have
handled many emergency situations,either by going to the scene,meeting at a safe location, or
my office.
S)I have handled critical incidents with large groups,recognizing that the bulk of support will
come from others in the room,not from any professional. Equipping people to help each other,
providing training prior to critical incidents, and having appropriate handouts available all
contribute to the restoration of normalcy.
6)I have received training in de-escalation,defusing,and debriefing and would like to integrate
psychological services into the Weld County disaster planning. Being able to access a broad
range of psychological professionals in an emergency would be one of my first priorities.
7)I have provided follow-up services in my office, in patrol cars,and at the stations of deputies
and paramedics. Being familiar with the county and the principal commanders and supervisors
has streamlined the provision of services to first responders.
8)I have provided fit for duty evaluations for many years for both the Weld County Sheriff's
Office and Weld County Paramedics. This is a much different professional assessment because
it may be used as part of the criteria in retaining an employee and may result in legal action. I
have testified in court many dozens of times and am fully capable of defending my reports in a
court of law,
9) I have had the privilege of consulting with the command staff at the Weld County Sheriff's
Office and with the Director and Supervisors at the Weld County Paramedic Services,with good
results. I have earned the trust and respect of the command staff and can work very effectively
with them. I have also worked with a number of supervisors at the Department of Human
Services and have worked with many different employees there.
I have provided debriefings in the situations described in your Scope of Services including the
death of a first responder(Sam Brownlee), serious injury to a first responder(many corrections
officers following physical altercation in the jail),mass casualty incidents(many persons
affected emotionally),suicide of a first responder(Alison Jenkins),the death of a civilian as a
result of law enforcement operations(many years ago when two officers fired upon a 16 year old
male,killing him),and other significant events(the recent inmate escape from the hospital,death
of Pat Persichino).
Oualifications:
1)I have been a licensed psychologist since 1994 and have always been in good standing with
the State of Colorado. I have been providing critical incident stress management services since
being trained in 1998 by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation,offering training,
debriefing,and follow-up to hundreds of first responders.
2)I have worked for many years combining psychological services with law enforcement and
critical incident debriefing. Being a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police,
Psychological Services Section,the Society for Police and Criminal Psychology,and the
American Psychological Association provides me with many resources as a professional.
3)Enclosed please find my resume and proof of licensure.
4)Enclosed please find my proof of malpractice insurance with coverage in the amounts of
$1,000,000.00 per claim and $3,000,000.00 aggregate. This coverage has recently been renewed
through September 1, 2013 and will not be cancelled,terminated,nor modified without 60 days
prior written notification to Weld County.
5)I am willing to accept calls directly from Weld County Departments and will schedule
services as quickly as possible. I am willing to establish an on-call rotation in my absence.
6)I am professionally prepared to respond to critical incidents in a timely manner and have done
so in the past. Phone calls to Deputy Bureau Chief Steve Reams,Commander Broswell(WCSO),
Deputy Chief Alan Caldwell,or Director Dave Bressler can confirm that I make responding to
critical incidents my top priority. I have always scheduled fitness for duty exams,individual
follow-up calls,and debriefings in a timely manner.
7)I can agree to provide Weld County Department of Human Resources with accurate
documentation of services rendered and to whom with the dates and times, along with my
recommendation for the continuation of services and a general time frame.
8)I am willing to enter into a contract for services with the Weld County Department of Finance
and Administration.
9) I have a professional ethic to not have a dual relationship with any patient treated in my office.
I will not treat in any way an individual with whom I have a significant relationship,in
compliance with the ethics of my profession. Simply, if a Weld County employee has need of
my professional services and I have any significant personal relationship with that person,they
will be asked to work with another trained professional or I will refrain from providing such
services and bring in another professional. As with all ethical concerns of this nature,it will be
my sole responsibility to determine if such a dual relationship exists.
Contract period and pricing:
1)I understand the time frame of the contract to be from September 1,2012 through Aug 31,
2013 with the opportunity to resubmit annually.
2)The pricing for the services rendered shall be considered in three tiers as follows:
a)For attendance at meetings,planning sessions, and conferences with county directors,
etc.,the hourly charge will be$90.00.
b)For professional services delivered in my office or on site,the hourly rate will be at the
standard current office rate of$130.00 per hour.
c)For professional training such as in-services and ongoing training, such as the delivery
of"Psychological Survival in a Violent Career,"the professional rate shall be$200.00 per
training hour delivered.
3)I agree to bill the county on a monthly basis for services rendered,itemizing as specifically as
possible the incident,meeting, department and person requesting services. In the case of
debriefings,which are by nature confidential, only the department will be identified.
In sum,I have provided Weld County the services being requested for as many as 18 years with
the WCSO and for more than a decade for Weld Paramedic Services and the Department of
Human Services. I have also consulted with or worked with employees from the Coroner's
Office,the Health Department,Weld County Regional Communications Center,and Public
Works. I fully meet the qualifications you have requested and I am committed to the employees
of Weld County,where I have resided for 30 years. I also have a vision for providing
professional services in the best possible and fiscally responsible manner in the future.
EXHIBIT A
REQUEST NO 612
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE
COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO,
BY AND THROUGH ITS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE&ADMINISTRATION
DATE: June_, 2012
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE PURCHASING PROCESS OF WELD COUNTY
GOVERNMENT. ALL ITEMS MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE. ACTUAL BID SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE FOUND
FOLLOWING PAGES.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
A. The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through its
Director of Finance &Administration, wishes to purchase the following:
Critical Incident Stress Management(CISM) Services
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
B. Bids for the above stated merchandise, equipment, and/or services will be received at the office of the
Weld County Purchasing Department, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado, 80631 until: MONDAY, June
25. Ca) 10:00 AM (WELD COUNTY PURCHASING TIME CLOCK).
BE ADVISED THAT PURCHASING IS AT THEIR NEW BLDG LOCATED AT 1150 "O" STREET,
GREELEY CO. THE PHONE NUMBERS WILL STAY THE SAME. SEE THE PURCHASING'S
WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS.
II. INVITATION TO BID
A. The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through its
Director of Finance & Administration, requests bids for the purchase of the above-listed merchandise,
equipment, and/or services.
B. Said services shall be delivered to: to be specified.
C. Bids shall include any and all charges for freight, delivery, containers, packaging, less all taxes and
discounts, and shall, in every way, be the total net price which the bidder will expect the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County to pay if awarded the bid.
D. Bids may be mailed,faxed,or emalled. If mailed, bids should be in put in a sealed envelope that has the
bid number and title of the bid typed or printed in plain sight. One original and one copy of the Bid must be
submitted at the time of the bid opening. One complete bid document, which will be the only official copy of
the bid, shall be filed at the purchasing department. After certification of the bid, by purchasing, the other
copy will be sent to the applicable department(s) for review. The mailing address is: Weld County
Purchasing, 1150 "0" Street, Greeley CO 80631. Bids may be faxed to 970-336-7226 attention
purchasing; and the vendor must include the following statement on the facsimile, "I hereby waive my
right to a sealed bid". Bids may be emailed to: reverettaco.weld.co.us or mwaltersco.weld.co.us. We
will send you an email confirmation when we receive your bid/proposal.
Bid information and bid tabulations can be found at www.co.weld.co.us listed under the
Purchasing Department. (Please check webslte for any new information/addenda before submitting
your bid.)
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III. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
A. Bids shall be typewritten or written in ink on forms prepared by the Weld County Purchasing Department.
Each bid must give the full business address of bidder and be signed by him with his usual signature.
Bids by partnerships must furnish the full names of all partners and must be signed with the partnership
name by one of the members of the partnership or by an authorized representative, followed by the
signature and title of the person signing. Bids by corporations must be signed with the legal name of the
corporation, followed by the name of the state of the incorporation and by the signature and title of the
president, secretary, or other person authorized to bind it in the matter. The name of each person signing
shall also be typed or printed below the signature. A bid by a person who affixes to his signature the
word "president," "secretary," "agent," or other title without disclosing his principal, may be held to be the
bid of the individual signing. When requested by the Weld County Director of Finance & Administration,
satisfactory evidence of the authority of the officer signing in behalf of a corporation shall be furnished.
All corrections or erasures shall be initialed by the person signing the bid. All bidders shall agree to
comply with all of the conditions, requirements, specifications, and/or instructions of this bid as stated or
implied herein. All designations and prices shall be fully and clearly set forth. All blank spaces in the bid
forms shall be suitably filled in.
B. Bids may be withdrawn upon written request to the Weld County Director of Finance & Administration
received from bidders prior to the time fixed for opening. Negligence on the part of bidder in preparing
the bid confers no right for the withdrawal of the bid after it has been opened.
C. Bidders are expected to examine the conditions, specifications, and all instructions contained herein.
Failure to do so will be at the bidder's risk.
D. Bidders shall not stipulate in their proposals any conditions not contained in the instructions and
specifications herein unless specifically requested by the special instructions attached hereto. Any
proposal which fails to comply with the letter of the instructions and specifications herein may be rejected.
E. Late or unsigned bids shall not be accepted or considered. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure
that the bid arrives in the Weld County Purchasing Department on or prior to the time indicated in Section
I., entitled "Notice to Bidders."
F. When approximate quantities are stated, Weld County reserves the right to increase or decrease quantity
as best fits its needs.
G. Whenever requested, samples or descriptive matter shall be filed prior to the opening of bids.
H. Any item supplied to Weld County shall be new and of the manufacturer's current model unless otherwise
specified.
In accordance with Section 14-9(3) of the Weld County Home Rule Charter, the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County will give preference to resident Weld County bidders in all cases where
said bids are competitive in price and quality. It is also understood that the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County will give preference to suppliers from the State of Colorado, in
accordance with Section 30-11-110, CRS, when it is accepting bids for the purchase of any books,
stationery, records, printing, lithographing or other supplies for any officer of Weld County.
J. All discounts shall be figured from the date of delivery and acceptance of the articles, or in the case of an
incorrect invoice, from the date of receipt of corrected invoice, if this be subsequent to delivery and
acceptance.
K. Substitutions or modifications to any of the terms, conditions, or specifications of this bid package which
are made by Weld County, Colorado, after the bids have been distributed to prospective bidders, and
prior to the date and time of bid opening, will be made in writing and signed by Weld County's Director of
Finance & Administration. No employee of Weld County, Colorado, is authorized in any way to modify
any of the terms, conditions, or specifications of this bid without written approval of said Director of
Administrative Services. This is not to imply that bids will not be accepted or considered with
specifications which are different from those herein. Any item which does not meet all the terms,
conditions, or specifications of this bid, must be clearly indicated on a separate sheet of paper, attached
to the bid specification and proposal sheets and returned with the bid.
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L. The successful bidder shall indemnify and hold harmless Weld County, Colorado, against all claims for
royalties, for patents or suit for infringement thereon, which may be involved in the manufacture or use of
the material to be furnished.
M. Contractor certifies that it shall comply with the provisions of Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) 8-17.5-
101, et seq. Contractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under
this Contract or enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify to Contractor that the
subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this
Contract. Contractor represents, warrants, and agrees that it(a) has verified that it does not employ any
illegal aliens, through participation in the Basic Pilot Employment Verification Program administered by
the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security, and (b)otherwise will comply
with the requirements of C.R.S. 8-17.5-102(2)(b). Contractor shall comply with all reasonable requests
made in the course of an investigation under C.R.S. 8-17.5-102 by the Colorado Department of Labor and
Employment. If Contractor fails to comply with any requirement of this provision or C.R.S. 8-17.5-101, et
seq.,Weld County may terminate this Contract for breach and Contractor shall be liable for actual and
consequential damages to Contractor.
Except where exempted by federal law and except as provided in C.R.S. 24-76.5-103(3), if Contractor
receives federal or state funds under this Contract, Contractor must confirm that any individual natural
person eighteen (18)years of age or older is lawfully present in the United States pursuant to C.R.S. 24-
76.5-103(4) if such individual applies for public benefits provided under this Contract. If Contractor
operates as a sole proprietor, it hereby swears or affirms under penalty of perjury that it(a) is a citizen of
the United States or is otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to federal law, (b) shall
produce one of the forms of identification required by C.R.S. 24-76.5-101, et seq., and (c) shall produce
one of the forms of identification required by C.R.S. 24-76.5-103 prior to the effective date of this
Contract.
N. All goods shall remain the property of the seller until delivered to and accepted by Weld County,
Colorado.
O. Bids received prior to the time of opening will be kept unopened in a secure place. No responsibility will
attach to the Weld County Director of Finance & Administration for the premature opening of a bid not
properly addressed and identified.
P. In submitting the bid, the bidder agrees that the acceptance of any and all bids by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County within a reasonable time or period constitutes a contract. The Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive
any informality in the bids, and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is to the best interests of
the Board and of the County of Weld, State of Colorado.
Q. No delivery shall become due or be accepted unless a purchase order shall first have been issued by the
Weld County Director of Finance &Administration. It is understood that it is necessary for all invoices to
be made out to Weld County, Colorado, not to the Department securing the merchandise. All invoices
should be sent to: Weld County, Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado
80632.
R. These instructions, the proposal forms, and specifications have been developed with the hope of raising
the standard of purchasing negotiations to a level wherein all transactions will be mutually satisfactory.
Your cooperation is invited.
IV. DEFINITIONS
A. "Standard": When the word "standard" is used in the specification to describe an item of equipment or in
assembly, it shall be construed to mean that item or assembly so described shall be the latest regular
product of the manufacturer thereof, identified by a model or other designation, without the modification or
omission of any of its usual parts or the substitution of others therefore, except as hereafter specified,
details, capacities and ratings, conforming in every respect to the said manufacturer's catalog or other
printed matter describing the item or assembly. Standard subassemblies, accessories, fittings, and
finishes shall be construed to be those which are regularly furnished as part of the principle unit or
assembly and included in the selling price thereof.
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B. "Reputable Manufacturer": A manufacturer who has been engaged in the business of fabricating the
equipment specified for a reasonable period of time prior to the date set for opening of bids and who can
demonstrate to the satisfaction of Weld County that said manufacturer has successfully installed
equipment of the type proposed to be furnished in at least three (3) instances and the performance of
such equipment has been satisfactory. Manufacturers having been engaged in the business of
manufacturing said equipment for a period of one (1) year prior to the date affixed for opening bids shall,
prima facie, be deemed to have been engaged in such business a reasonable length of time.
C. "Or Equal": The specific equipment mentioned shall be understood as indicating the type, function,
minimum standard of design, efficiency, and quality desired and shall not be construed in such a manner
as to exclude manufacturer's equipment of comparable quality, design, and efficiency.
V. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS, CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION
A. Warranty: The successful bidder shall warrant that:
1. The services to be supplied pursuant to this bid are fit and sufficient for the purpose intended;
2. The services provided to Weld County, Colorado pursuant to this bid conform to the minimum
Weld County specifications as established herein.
B. Services Provided in the First One Year Period: The successful bidder shall bear all costs for mileage,
travel time, and vehicles used in the providing services (including repairs) to Weld County, Colorado,
pursuant to this bid for as many services as are necessary for the first one (1) year period after services
are first supplied to Weld County.
TIMETABLE FOR THIS RFP:
RFP advertisement date: June 20, 2012
Notice to vendors: June 20, 2012
Mandatory pre-proposal meeting: July 10, 2012 @ 10:00 AM
Bids/RFPs are due: July 25, 2012 @ 10:00 AM
Approval and acceptance: August 15, 2012
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BID REQUEST NO#B12
Monica Mika
Director of Finance &Administration
1150"O" Street
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Dear Monica:
The undersigned, having become familiar with the specifications for CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT
JCISM) FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT hereby proposes to sell and deliver to Weld County as set forth in the
following schedule:
This bid is to perform Critical Incident Stress Management(CISM)for Weld County via the Human Resources Department
located at 1150 O Street, Greeley, CO.
The bid is for a twelve (12) month contract which can be renewed annually at the County's discretion.
HOURLY COST $
I certify that the above quotation is exclusive of any federal excise taxes and all other state and local taxes. I further certify
that the items offered for intended use by Weld County will meet all the specifications it has so indicated in this bid form.
The Board of Weld County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the bids,
and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is to the best interests of the Board and of the County of Weld,
State of Colorado. The Board of Weld County Commissioners shall give preference to resident Weld County bidders in all
cases where the bids are competitive in price and quality.
FIRM BY
(please print)
BUSINESS ADDRESS DATE
CITY,STATE,ZI PCODE
TELEPHONE NO FAX NO TAX ID # (include a W-9
w/bid)
SIGNATURE EMAIL
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WELD COUNTY IS EXEMPT FROM COLORADO SALES TAXES. THE TAX EXEMPT CERTIFICATE NUMBER IS#98-
03551-0000.
Project Overview:
The Weld County Department of Human Resources is seeking services to be utilized for Critical Incident Stress
Management(CISM)cases, in an attempt to bring together parties to resolve a broad array of issues. Issues can include,
but are not limited to the following: assisting first responders with lessening the impact and accelerating the recovery
process after a critical incident defined as any situation faced by first responders that cause them to experience unusually
strong emotional reactions which have the potential to interfere with their ability to function either at the scene or later.
First responders include but are not limited to Sheriffs Office employees(law enforcement), Coroner Office employees,
and the Department of Human Services employees (social services). Covered services should be above and beyond
what is covered by the benefits provided by the County's Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provider, currently Live Well
Solutions. This information is included.
Scope of Services:
The selected bidder will schedule and facilitate Critical Incident Stress Management services in cases ordered through
Weld County. The selected bidder must show service and product deliverables to include The selected vendor must
provide the following services, proof of product deliverables, along with a pricing schedule of all services provided, to
include:
1) Pre-incident education on critical incidents and debriefing services
2) Emergency on scene support services at critical incidents
3) One on one peer support for secondary trauma
4) One on one support for traumatic events as well as unplanned events
5) Crisis management briefings for large groups
6) Adequate disaster intervention services including but not limited to de-escalation, defusing, debriefing
7) Follow-up services after critical incident intervention
8) Fit for duty evaluations
9) Command staff support programs
Debriefing is recommended for the following situations:
1) Death of an first responder in the line of duty
2) Serious injury to a first responder in the line of duty
3) Mass casualty incidents resulting in serious injury or death
4) Suicide of a first responder
5) Death of a civilian as a result of emergency service or law enforcement operations
6) Any other significant event which causes responding personnel to experience unusually strong emotional
reactions
Qualifications:
To be considered, a bidder must meet the following minimum qualifications:
1) The bidder must be a licensed psychologist/psychotherapist in the State of Colorado, in good standing,who has
at least five (5)years demonstrated experience in the area of Critical Incident Management.
2) The bidder must have specialized training and/or experience in Law Enforcement or critical incident management
for first responders.
3) A bidder must provide a current curriculum vitae or resume, as well as proof of licensure, for self and staff
members,
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4) The bidder must provide Certificates of Insurance demonstrating adequate and current malpractice insurance
equivalent to$500,000.00 per claim/$1,000,000.00 aggregate and that such malpractice insurance includes
coverage of Critical Incident Management services. Said Certificates of Insurance shall include a provision
wherein the coverage shall not be canceled, terminated or otherwise modified without 60 days prior written
notification to Weld County.
5) A bidder must be willing to accept calls directly from the Weld County Department's for the purpose of scheduling
services from an incident.
6) A bidder must demonstrate prior and current capacity to be organized, responsive and to quickly and successfully
schedule services as requested. In cases of emergency on scene support at critical incidents and support for
traumatic events, bidder must be able to be on scene within 15—30 minutes once requested. Bidders must
provide demonstrated service deliverables.
7) A bidder must agree to provide a letter to Weld County Department of Human Resources at the completion of
requested services that documents the date and time of the services, the participating parties, and whether or not
services will need to continue with general time frame.
8) A bidder must agree to enter into a contract with Weld County Department of Finance and Administration and
comply with all requirements of the contract.
9) A bidder must confirm for each Critical Incident Stress Management project that he/she does not have any conflict
of interests with any party to the services, and must demonstrate a method by which such screening shall take
place.
Contract Period and Pricing:
1) The initial contract period shall commence on August 1, 2012, through July 31, 2013, so long as both parties are
satisfied. The selected vendor will have the opportunity to resubmit annually.
2) The proposed rate must be submitted as hourly. Only face-to-face actual mediation time is billable under the
funding source, therefore the rate must be inclusive of scheduling, preparation and post-mediation requirements.
3) The selected vendor will bill the Weld County Department of Human Resources monthly according to billing
requirements set forth by the Weld County Department of Finance and Administration. Each bill must include the
billable incident, employees involved, Department name, the time frame of all meetings and work, as well as a
detailed break out of costs associated with the incident being billed.
Submittal Requirements and Evaluation for All Proposals:
A bidder must submit their complete proposal via e-mail and submit two (2) hard copies by the identified deadline. All
proposals must contain the following specific information:
1) One page or less cover letter that introduces the bidder, the bidder's location of practice, his or her experience
and qualifications, and staff.
2) Current resume and proof of licensure for bidder(s) and all staff.
3) Sufficient information concerning the proposed services for Weld County to evaluate whether or not the bidder
meets"minimum qualifications" for all bidders. Bidders should avoid elaborate artwork, graphics, binding,
presentation or other artifice that does not directly address the requirements set forth in this Request for Proposal.
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4) All proposals must demonstrate the bidder has the ability to comply with the scope of this Request for Proposal,
and meet the requirements and specifications.
5) All proposals must contain a Certification of Insurance, or letter of intent from an insurance company authorized to
do business in the State of Colorado stating its willingness to insure the bidder pursuant to the terms of this
Request for Proposal.
6) All proposals must include an hourly rate for face-to-face mediation time that is inclusive of all scheduling,
preparation and post-mediation requirements.
7) A minimum of two (2) letters of reference from parties who have knowledge of Critical Incident Management
Services facilitated by the bidder.
WCHR CISM RFP
Weld County Human Resources
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PO Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632-0758
Phone 970-336-7220
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August 3, 2012
To: Monica Mika
From: Patti Russell
RE: #61200103 - Critical Incident Stress Management Services Proposal
From Christiansen Psychotherapy & Consultation
Monica,
I believe that the bid presented by Dave Christiansen from Christiansen Psychotherapy &
Consultation meets at least the minimum specifications that we have requested. I
recommend approval of this bid.
The costs associated are the same or similar than the costs that we have spent over the last
several years with this vendor prior to the bid.
If you need further information, let me know.
Patti
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E-Mail: mwaltersco.weld.co.us
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DATE OF BID: JULY 25T", 2012
REQUEST FOR: CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
BID NO: #B1200103
PRESENT DATE: JULY 30T" , 2012
APPROVAL DATE: AUGUST 13T", 2012
VENDORS
CHRISTIANSEN PSYCHOTHERAPY & CONSULTATION
3527 West 12`h Street
Suite 201
Greeley CO 80634
***BID IS BEING REVIEWED AT THIS TIME***
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Project Overview:
The Weld County Department of Human Resources is seeking services to be utilized for Critical Incident Stress
Management(CISM) cases, in an attempt to bring together parties to resolve a broad array of issues. Issues
can include, but are not limited to the following: assisting first responders with lessening the impact and
accelerating the recovery process after a critical incident defined as any situation faced by first responders that
cause them to experience unusually strong emotional reactions which have the potential to interfere with their
ability to function either at the scene or later. First responders include but are not limited to Sheriffs Office
employees (law enforcement), Coroner Office employees, and the Department of Human Services employees
(social services). Covered services should be above and beyond what is covered by the benefits provided by
the County's Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provider, currently Live Well Solutions.
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