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to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-6607434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 945515

First Publication: June 1, 2023

Last Publication: June 1, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice them, saying, ‘I have a pamphlet, and I’m here to help.’ So really listening to the person and creating that space that they feel comfortable with me. And that might not happen, but I don’t give up very easily.”

Gates added that she would come back around and check in with the person, as well as make notes about their interests to help build a relationship.

“We’re people, and we’re mucky and messy,” she said. “So, it’s just gonna depend.”

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #024-23 RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES

The Department of Human Resources in conjunction with the County Manager, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of retirement plan consulting services on the County’s 401(a) money purchase plans and 457 defined contribution plan.

The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or ber 2022, Arapahoe County was No. 1 in evictions in the state.

“ at is not an award you want to win,” CampbellSwanson said. “ e number of our unhoused neighbors has doubled in the last two years.” e agreement explains Centennial agreed to provide annual funding for the position through 2025. e city will pay roughly $100,000 to the county per year.

According to the agreement between Centennial and Arapahoe County, in 2022, the city expressed an interest in collaborating on the new homeless outreach position to provide assistance to unhoused people in Centennial and in areas of the county adjacent to the city.

Centennial also agreed to provide one-time funding of up to $40,000 for the purchase of a vehicle for Gates to use.

“We’re so thrilled to have this position lled and for the work that you’ll be doing,” said Councilmember Christine Sweetland.

Gates’ current projects include developing collateral and community contacts, conducting eld outreach and completing training. She said she is working with Arapahoe County on printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com.

RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the RFP documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic proposal responses.

RFP responses will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Six (6) copies of your creating a guide for her outreach, as well as working with law enforcement and community organizations that provide outreach to people experiencing homelessness.

“I’ve been collaborating with the city and, of course, our Arapahoe County Sheri ’s O ce to help resolve any complaints that they have received,” Gates said. “I will continue and have been doing outreach to local businesses, nonpro ts, community partners and our encampments.”

Sweetland said she’s heard people say that some people experiencing homelessness are resistant to accepting help.

“But I would assume that it’s a relationship building, because I don’t think I would take help from somebody that just came and gave me a pamphlet,” Sweetland said. “Can you kind of talk about, like, how many touches … outreach that you’ll have to do before you think that maybe help will be accepted and received?”

“ at is so true. And these folks also have been promised, time and time again, that ‘I’m here. I’m your case manager. I’m here to help,’ and it’s just a let down,” Gates responded. “So I’m another person coming to proposal response must be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #024-23, Retirement Plan Consulting Services”. Proposal responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the suc-

Mayor Pro Tem Richard Holt asked if Gates has been introduced to the sheri ’s o ce co-responder program, to which she said she has.

“We’re still trying to gure out what communication looks like and when it’s appropriate,” she said.

Moon said she would appreciate updates from Gates on her progress, including information about what Gates may need.

“I’m happy you’re here, but I have real concerns about making sure that you have everything you need to do this job, because it’s huge,” she said.

Prior to starting this new role, Gates said she previously worked for the City of Lone Tree as its teen court coordinator.

She also worked for the Volunteers of America in a few di erent capacities, including as a case manager for adults experiencing chronic homelessness, as a service coordinator for a ordable housing and as a volunteer coordinator, she said.

“Another lifetime ago, I was an EMT (emergency medical technician) for 17 years,” she said. “I love people. I love talking to people and getting to know them. And this is a population that is really near and dear to my heart.” cessful vendor.

Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No. 945516

First Publication: June 1, 2023

Last Publication: June 1, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press ###