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Routt County posts co‑responder RFP; Mind Springs and UCHealth have briefings as county prepares program
Summary
County staff said the co‑responder program RFP is posted and has attracted interest; staff briefed potential partners including Mind Springs and UCHealth and are evaluating technology options used by other Colorado agencies.
Routt County staff told commissioners on Feb. 10 that the county’s co‑responder program RFP has been posted and is already generating inquiries from prospective providers.
Melina, a county staff member, said she has met with Mind Springs and UCHealth to go over the program’s scope and answer questions. She described the meetings as largely informational and said both organizations had many questions as they digested the program design ahead of formal proposals.
The county is also exploring a technology module used in Fort Collins for responder tracking and case coordination. Melina said a consultant recommended a module built into Microsoft Office 365 used by Fort Collins; the approach would avoid a separate vendor contract and could simplify implementation.
Why it matters: The co‑responder model pairs behavioral‑health clinicians with law enforcement or other first responders; commissioners and staff said they expect the program to be an important local response to behavioral health emergencies and that local providers are enthusiastic but still processing the RFP details.
Next steps: Melina said the procurement will proceed through the RFP process; county staff will evaluate responses and return to the board with recommended contract terms. Commissioners asked that staff flag any issues that could affect ongoing partnerships, and Melina said she will continue stakeholder briefings during the solicitation period.
Ending: Melina told commissioners the program has attracted “lots of really good questions” from organizations and that county staff will continue to coordinate demonstrations and technical briefings as vendors respond to the RFP.
