Sole Source Notice - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
| Agency: | Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) |
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| State: | Mississippi |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
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| Opps ID: | NBD16796489822705402 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Due Date: | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Source: | Members Only |
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Notice of Intent to Certify Sole Source
Service Overview:
RFX #: 3150005561
The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is currently seeking to enter
into a sole-source contract for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training services as described below.
Anyone objecting to this purchase as a sole source shall follow the procedures outlined below
before Tuesday April 16, 2024, at 3:00 pm CST.
Purpose:
MDCPS seeks to provide foster parents and agency staff with effective measures to mitigate
potentially escalating and/or violent situations by offering non-violent verbal crisis intervention
training. The purpose of this contract is to provide Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training to CPS
Social Workers and contracted facilities that provide services to children and youth in the care of
MDCPS. The vendor shall provide evidence-supported crisis prevention program(s) that have
demonstrated measurable impacts within similar environments.
Outcomes of Contracted Services:
• Teach staff how to recognize and verbally de-escalate potential crisis and to safely use
physical interventions through blended training using:
✓ NCI™ 2nd Edition with Advanced Physical Skills training
✓ NCI™ 2nd Edition with Trauma training, NCI™ 2nd Edition training, and
✓ Verbal Intervention training
• Implemented training program to maintain the safety and security of Agency staff and the
population they serve.
• Instructor Certification Training for Train the Trainer training CPI content.
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Scope of Services:
The Crisis Prevention Institute training is designed for Agency staff who directly interact with
individuals impacted by trauma and Agency staff who encounter dangerous behaviors from those
individuals. The program will last for thirty-three months to complete trainings and recertifications.
• The vendor would provide onsite Instructor Certification Programs in Nonviolent Crisis
Intervention and trauma training to run concurrently.
• The Instructor Certification Programs would be offered in three locations within the state to
offer geographic access for attendees.
• The vendor would provide MDCPS access to an established online learning platform.
• The vendor would provide designated certification after all learning activities of the
Instructors (MDCPS staff and providers).
• The vendor will provide MDCPS with a complete training report of all newly certified
instructors.
• The vendor would provide MDCPS with a 90-day notice of recertification for all certified
Instructors.
• The vendor will provide MDCPS with ongoing access to training materials needed to
deliver training.
• MDCPS would receive notification of updates to curriculums.
MDCPS has identified three key learning objectives related to non-violent verbal crisis
intervention training:
1. Enhancing Safety: Teach participants how to recognize and prevent escalating behavior that could
lead to a crisis, ensuring the safety of both themselves and those in their care.
2. Developing De-escalation Skills: Provide techniques to effectively de-escalate situations, reducing
the need for physical intervention and maintaining a respectful environment.
3. Promoting Positive Relationships: Emphasize the importance of building positive relationships
and communication strategies to prevent and manage challenging behaviors, fostering a more
supportive and inclusive environment.
Part II – Work Requirements
A. Technical Requirements
1.) Conduct Instructor Certification Programs in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention®, 3rd Edition:
Trauma training for Client, to run concurrently at agreed upon time. This is a blended training with
both Online and classroom learning. All Certified Instructors and Instructor Candidates are required
to review the principles, concepts and models of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® by completing
online modules of the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Blended Learning program. After
completion, candidates must attend required classroom training to apply and review content,
successfully complete an examination, and to learn and demonstrate competency with Nonviolent
Crisis Intervention restrictive interventions.
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2.) Provide a CPI Global Professional Instructor to conduct each training.
3.) Provide all necessary and applicable teaching materials for each training.
Location/Delivery Setting:
The Crisis Prevention Institute shall perform the services required at any place or location selected by
MDCPS that is consistent with the Services to be provided. MDCPS shall select a location with sufficient
space that will accommodate breakout sessions.
Education, Certifications and Training:
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) is the world’s leading provider of evidence-based de-escalation
training. CPI programs equip staff with crisis intervention and de-escalation skills that reduce
challenging behavior and help prevent future incidents. Over 17 million individuals are trained in
CPI's de-escalation techniques and are making measurable impacts on the safety of their
workplaces.
Explanation of why the source is the only person or entity that can provide the required
services.
In order to comply with the Olivia Y. lawsuit and to meet with the 2023 Mississippi Improving
Care Plan, MDCPS began pursuing the CPI Non-violent verbal crisis intervention training for
MDCPS staff and foster parents. This training will provide foster parents and staff with effective
measures to mitigate potentially escalating and/or violent situations. CPI meets the specific
training, education and business requirements outlined in the agency's plan for compliance. CPI
has no other providers or distributors in their network, and their program offerings such as
materials and methodology are copyright and trademark protected. The CPI Legal Team advised
their claim for sole source has never been rejected. They currently do business in 13 other states
with the most recent sole source certification being in Rockford, Illinois.
There are no other service providers for non-violent crisis prevention training with de-escalation
methodology for the social worker industry found. Market research revealed Crisis Prevention
Training for the Education and Healthcare industry, but those offerings did not meet the specific
training needs or requirements of the agency, nor did it pertain specifically to the social worker
industry. A key consideration for this procurement is the timing to be able to comply with an
agency lawsuit and the current timeline for funding availability.
In summary, CPI and trauma training can assist child welfare staff post the COVID-19
pandemic by providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage crisis
situations, support families impacted by trauma, and navigate the unique challenges presented
by the current crisis.
Estimated Cost:
The agency negotiated for discounts through effective planning of the following: a multi-year
agreement, bulk pricing for materials, forecasted trainings, and pre-determined venues. The
estimated annual amount to be expended for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training is
$ 1,500,000. This amount is within the expected price range for these services considering no
other comparable services are being offered by industry or non-industry service providers, we
feel the cost to be reasonable. Additionally, the service provider has further reduced the cost by
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discounting their online MSRP List Price by approximately 20%.
Objection to Sole Source Procedure:
Any person or entity that objects and proposes that the services listed is not sole source and can
be provided by another person or entity shall submit a written notice to:
Jerrika Brantley Jackson
Director of Procurement & Contracts
contracts@mdcps.ms.gov
The subject line must read “Sole Source Objection - Nonviolent Crisis
Intervention Training.
The notice shall contain a detailed explanation of why the service is not a sole source
procurement. Appropriate documentation shall also be submitted if applicable.
If after a review of the submitted notice and documents, MDCPS determines that the service in
the proposed sole source request can be provided by another person or entity, then MDCPS will
withdraw the sole source request publication from the procurement portal website and submit the
procurement of the service to an advertised competitive bid or selection process.
If MDCPS determines after review that there is only one (1) source for the required service, then
MDCPS will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board. MDCPS will have the burden of
proving that the service is only provided by one (1) source.
MDCPS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAYS IN THE DELIVERY OR RESPONSES.
It is solely the responsibility of the interested Parties that responses reach MDCPS on time.
Interested Parties may contact Jerrika Brantley Jackson to verify the receipt of their responses.
Responses received after the deadline will be rejected.
Dates of Publication – Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES
CONTRACT FOR [INSERT TYPE OF SERVICES]
1. Parties. The parties to this contract are the Mississippi Department of Child Protection
Services (hereinafter “MDCPS”) and [Insert Vendor Name] (hereinafter “Independent
Contractor”).
2. Purpose. The purpose of this contract is for MDCPS to engage Independent Contractor for
[insert type of services]. Independent Contractor hereby agrees to render certain professional
services described in Paragraph 3, “Scope of Services.”
3. Scope of Services. Independent Contractor will perform and complete in a timely and
satisfactory manner the services described in the Scope of Services, attached hereto as
Exhibit A, and the “2nd Modified Mississippi Settlement Agreement and Reform Plan”,
attached hereto as Exhibit B, and incorporated herein by reference.
4. Consideration. As consideration for the performance of this Contract, Independent
Contractor shall be paid a fee not to exceed Contract Amount ($__________) in accordance
with the budget attached hereto as Exhibit C.
5. Period of Performance. This contract will become effective for the period beginning [Start
Date] and ending on [End Date] upon the approval and signature of both parties hereto.
6. Method of Payment. Independent Contractor agrees to accept payments referenced in
Paragraph 4, “Consideration”, to be paid as billed by Independent Contractor, upon review
and approval by MDCPS. Independent Contractor agrees to submit invoices to MDCPS that
contain a detailed account of each billing. The final invoice is to be submitted no later than
fifteen (15) days after the contract end date. Independent Contractor is classified as an
independent contractor and not a contractual employee of MDCPS. As such, any
compensation due and payable to Independent Contractor will be paid as gross amounts.
Independent Contractor invoices shall be submitted to the Agency as set forth in Paragraph
27. Independent Contractor invoices shall be submitted to MDCPS at
contract.invoices@mdcps.ms.gov by the 10th day of each month following completion.
7. Applicable Law. The contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Mississippi, excluding its conflicts of laws provisions, and any litigation
with respect thereto shall be brought in the federal courts in the State or in a court of
competent jurisdiction in Hinds County, Mississippi. Independent Contractor shall comply
with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
8. Availability of Funds. It is expressly understood and agreed that the obligation of the MDCPS
to proceed under this agreement is conditioned upon the appropriation of funds by the
Mississippi State Legislature and the receipt of state and/or federal funds. If the funds
anticipated for the continuing fulfillment of the agreement are, at any time, not forthcoming
or insufficient, either through the failure of the federal government to provide funds or of the
State of Mississippi to appropriate funds or the discontinuance or material alteration of the
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