Board of Commissioners Agenda Item Transmittal Form Procurement/Contract Transmittal Form GEOnGI Type of Contract: Multi Year CC Use Only Contract #: Submission Information: Vendor Information: Contact Name: Vendor Name: Stage Analytics, INC Brenda Ernest Department: Address: 1490 Distribution Drive, #125 Superior Court Project Title: Email: dbayesogeanayiscon Professional Services For Opioid Abatement Plan Phone #: 678-335-2350 Implementation Strategy. Resulting in decreasing morbidity Contact: Rob Rayl and mortality by organizing a comprehensive plan with a county comprehensive opioid abatement plan. Term of Contract: Multi Budgeted: Yes One Year with four (4) renewable options Funding Account Number: 213-2152-531100.22 Contract Amount: $135,000/annually Contract Type: Services Contract Action: New Original Contract Number: Notes and Comments: 366 2821 Contract No. 2025- INDBPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR OPIOID ABATEMENT PLAN This Independent Confractor Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of the day of 2025 between the local government of Rockdale County, Georgia (hereafter "Local Govérmment" or "County") and STAGE ANALYTICS. INC. (hereafter "Independent Contraotor"), collectively referred to as the "Parties," individually may be referred to as "Party.' # In consideration ofthe mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agréement, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Services and Obligations of Independent Contractor 1.1 Scope ofServices During the term ofthis Agreement, Independent Contractor shall provide the services described in Bxhibit attached hereto as, whioh shall desoribe in detail the services to be provided and the compensation for "A," performance and completion ofsuch services. These services result from Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 24-19. 1.2 Method of Performing Services Independent Contractor shall determine the method, details and means of performing the serviçes described in Exhibit "A." 1.3 Office Space and Support Staff Independent Contractor shall be responsible for supplying its own office space but may perform services under this Agreement at or on ptemises supplied by the Local Government at the Local Government's request. Independent Contractor will be responsible for its oWn office support staff, ifany, but Local Government will be responsible for setting training and çoaching meetings with Local Govérnment staffs and Independent Contractor, Any and all personnel hired by Independent Contractor, as employees, consultants, agents or otherwise (collectively, "Staff) shall be the responsibility of Independent Contractor. 1.4 Expenses Independent Contractor shall be responsible for all expenses incurred by Independent Contractor unless approved by-the Local Government in writing prior to incurring the expenses. 2. Nom-Employment Rolationship between Local Goverument and Independent Contractor 2.1 Independent Contractor Relationship Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create an employer-employee relationship between the Parties. This Agreement shall not render the Local Government an employer, partner, agent of orj joint venturer with Independent Contractor for any purpose. Independent Contractor shall have no claim against Local Government for vaçation pay, sick. leave, retirement, social security, workers' coimpensation, health or disability benefits, unemployment insurance benefits, or employee benefits of any kind whatsoever. The consideration set forth in the Independent Contractor Service Addendum shall be the sole payment for services rendered. 2.2 Withholding T'axes and Benefits Independent Contractor will be responsible for withholding, accruing and paying all income, social and other taxes and amounts required by law for the Consulting Fees and all payments to Staff, if security Contractor shall also be responsible for all statutory insurance and other benefits required by law any. for Independent Contractor and Staff and all other benefits promised to Staff by Independent Contractor, if any, Independent Contractor shall provide Local Government with a completed W-9 form. The Independent Contractor's Independent IDi is 82-1605531 and Federal Work Authorization number is 1376198 taxpayer 2.3 Confidentiality The Parties agree that during the term ofthis Agreement, the Parties may disclose confidential information the other Party, Parties agree not to disclose any confidential information to third Parties without the express to 1 Contract NA 2025 permission ofthe other Party. Information designated as confidential information shall remain the Parties designate it otherwise or until the information becomes corfidential until public through no fault of the other Party, 3. Warranties 3.1 Independent Contractor Warranties Independent Contractor warrants that it has the right and authority to enter into this Agreement and that Agreement does not violate the- terms ofany agreement between Independent Contractor and third this license is required, Independent Contractor wartants that they are licensed to perform the any party. Ifa enumerated in this Agreement, and covenants that Independent Contractor shall maintain all agreed-upon valid services permits and régistrations to perform the agreed-upon services and on behalf of ifs employees and licenses, Further, Independent Contractor warrants that it possesses the required expertise to render the subagents. this Agreement. services required by 3,2 Compotent Work Independent Contractor shall perform all services in a competent fashion in accordance with the standards of the profession. applicable 3.3 Representations and Warranties Independent Contractor will make no representations, warranties, or commitments binding the Local Government without the Local Goverament's prior written çonsent, 4. Local Government Prohibitions to Create a Safe Work Environment 4.1 Drug/Alcohol - Free Workplacé Independent Contractor and all Staff, ifany, shall not be in possession of or use of a controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of this Agreement. Independent Contractor, ànd all adhere to the Local Government's polioies wbich the Staff, lfany, shall aiso 4.2 prohibit use of any alcohol products while on the Prohibition on Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment premises. Independent Contractor does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability in any employment policies and practices. Independent Contractor prohibits unlawful sex, discrimination religion or harassment, including sexual harassment, Independent Contractors and Staff, ifany, shall not in unlawful or harassfrent or discrimination while on the premises ofthe Lodal Governmnent. engage 5. Term and Termination 5.1 Torm and Termination by Either Parly The services ofthe Independent Contractor are to commençe upon execution ofthis the one (1)y year. This contract can be renewed up to four(4) one-year terms, renewable agreement each by provided County each for party agrees in writing. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for cause (including illegal year, or unethical actions) with written notice to the other Party with 60 days' written notice. Upon termination, the Contractor shall rsturn all data and property ofthe Local Government to the Looal Govemment. The Independent Local Government: shall pay Independent Contractor all earned fees, ifany. 5.2 Merger This Agreement shall not be terminated by the merger or consolidation ofthe Local Government into or with other entity. any 6, Notices All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing (the and deemed given when (a) hand delivered by the sender and properly receipted for by a responsible person "Notice") of the party, (b) deposited in the United States Mail, properly addressed, with sufficient receiving first mail, return reçeipt requested, (c) via Federal Express, UPS or similar national postage affixed, via class delivery overnight courier service with charges prepaid, or (d) via facsimile with a copy sent that same day via (a), (b) or (c); or via email transmission. Alll Notices shall be addressed as follows: 2 Contract No. 2025. For Local Govermment: For Independent Contractor: Rockdale County Georgia Stage Analytics, Inc. 962 Milstead Ave. 1490 Distribution Drive, #125 Conyers, GA 30012 Suwanee, GA 30024 Attn: Tina Malone - Timm.Malone@rockdaleçoumtygn.goy Attn: Rob Rayl- - mbmysngeaniyison 7. Non-Exclusivity This Agreement is a non-exolusive agreement. Both Parties may entor into similar agreements with third parties. 8. Indemnification Independent Contractor hereby waives, releases, relinquishes, discharges and agrees to indemnify, protect and save harmless the Local Govérmment, its officers and employees, (collectively, Relcases), from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses, including attorneys' foes, for any loss or damage for bodily injury, property damages and attorneys' fees related thereto caused by, growing out of, Qr otherwise happening in connection with this Agreement, due to any negligent act or omission on the part of Independent Contractor, its agents, employees, subçontractors, or others working at the direction or on behalf of! Independent Contractor. Independent Contractor's obligation to indemnify any Releases shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement by either Party for any reason. Independent Contractor agrees during the term of this Agreement, to provide insurance coverages in accordance with the requirements lined out in the RFP and shall provide proof of coverage prior to commencement of services. Insurance is to be maintained throughout the term is ofthis Agreement. 9. Walver The waiver by Local Government of any breach of any provision contained in this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision on subsequent breach of the same or any other provision contained in this Agreement. Any such walver must be EIY writing in order to be effective, and no such walver or waivers shall serve to establish a course of performance between the Parties contradictory to the terms in this Agreement. 10. Assignmnent independent Contractor shall not assign or subcontract the whole or any part ofi this Agreement without Local Government's prior written consent. 11. Force Majeure Neither Party shall be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the other Party, directly or indirectly, as a result of the first Party's failure to perform, or delay in performing, any of its obligations contained in this Agreement (except any obligations to make payments hereunder), where such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond the first Party's control or which make performance commercially impracticable, including but not limited to fire, flood, storm or other natural disaster, explosion, accident, war, riot, civil disorder, govermment regulations or restrictions of any kind or any acts of any government, judicial action, power failure, acts ofGod or other natural circumstances. 12. Applicable Law This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. 3 Contract. Nau 2025. 13. Publicity Independent Contractor and Local Governimenif shall not reloase, without prior written approval, from the other Party, any publicity regarding the program or services provided herein, including but not limited to informâtion pamphlets, press reloases, research, reports, signs and similar public notices notices, Party, identifying either prepared by or for eithér Party receiving goods or services under this Agreement. 14. Time is of the Essence Time is ofthe essence with regard to performance of any services under this Agreement, unless the Parties otherwise in writing. IfLocal Governmerit postpones oI cancels any services, it is the the agree Government to reschedule those services. responsibility of Local 15. Ownership All ideas, plans, improvements, or inventions developed by Independent Contractor during the term oft this Agreement shall belong to Independent Contractor. 16. Governing Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by the laws oft the State ofGeorgia. Vente shall be in court of jurisdiction in Rockdale County, Georgia. any competent 17. Certain Rules ofl Interpretation Except where the context or use otherwise requires, words importing the singular number. shall include number and vice versa, and the masculine, the feminine and the neuter shall include all the plural Section number shal! be construed to be a reference to the designated Section number genders. Reference to a the context or use clearly indicates another or different meaning Or intent. ofthis Agreement unless 18. Tifles, Captions and Headings The titles, captions and paragraph headings are inserted for convenience only and are in no way intended to interpret, define, or limit the scope or content oft this Agreement or any provision hereof. 19. Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in separate. counterparts, This Agreement shall be executed when whose signature is required has signed at least one counterpart, even though no one filly contains each all Party signatures of all the Parties to this Agreement. For purposes of executing this Agreement counterpart and of the ehachpmiehumadplotopiel signatures shall be as valid as the original. any Change Orders, 20, Amendment This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by agreement in writing signed by the Parties hereto. 21. Exhibits AIl exhibits attached to this Agreement are incorporated by reference into and made a part of this Agreement, 22. Severability Ifany provision of this Agreement is held as a matter of law to be unenforceable or illegal, the remainder oft agreement shall be enforceable without such provision. the 4 Contract. No 2025 23. Entire Agreement The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding between Local Government and Independent Contractor and fully supersedes any and all prior agreements or among the Parties pertaining to fhe Bame subject matter. Local Government and Independent Contractor understanding that the only consideration for their agreement to execute, and thoir exécution of fhe are the terms affirm as stated herein, and that there are no other promises or agreement. of any kind which have Agreement, caused them to execute this Agreement, This Agreement and the covenants and conditions contained herein shall be tise to the benefit of each of the Partios hereto and their respeotive suçcessors, and binding upon and in Parties further aoknowledge that they fully understand the meaning and intent ofthis assigns successors in title. The not limited to its binding effect. The Parties acknowledge that they have had the benefit Agreement, of consulting including an but before executing this Agreement. attorney 24. Payment Terms Local Government shall pay Independent Contractor within thirty (30) days of uadisputed invoice which shall be provided to the Local Government on or after the 5 day ofeach month, Payment torms shall réceipt be as follows: Year 1 - $135,000 Annually and/or monthly billing of $11,250 Year 2 - $135,000 Annually and/or monthly billings of $11,250 Year 3 : $135,000 Annualy and/or monthly bilings of $11,250 Year 4 : $120,000 Annually and/or monthly billings of $10,000 Year 5 - $120,000 Annually and/or monthly billings of $10,000 Wherefore, the Parties, having read and understood the terms ofthis agreement, do hereby to such terms execution oft their signatures below. agree by STAGE ANALYTICS, INC. ROCKDALE COUNTY, GEORGIA By: Robar - By: CRA Rek CRER JaNice Van Ness, Chair & CEO Name & Title (Typed or Printed) 821605531 Federal Tax I.D. Number Attest: Attest: loaas bllaghi Jennifer Rutledge, Director/County Clerk Approved As to Form: M. Qader A. Baig, County Attorney 5 Costract. No. 2025- EXHIBIT A 6 REP Na 24-19 PROPOSAL FORM Instructions: Complete all THREE parts of this bid form. PART :: Proposal Summary Proposal Complete Form. the Information below. Ify you wish to submit more than one brand, make a photocopy of this TOTAL LUMP SUM $ $135,000 Annual Cost PART Il: Addenda Acknowiedgements Each vendori is responsible for (if applicable) Department - Purchasing Division determining have been that all addenda Issued by the Rockdale County Finance recelved before submilting a bld. Addenda Date Vendor Reccived nitials "4" 11/18/2024 "2" 11/27/2024 LAS. "3" 11/27/2024 LAS "4" 12/6/2024 LAS "5" LAS "6" PART HI: Vendor Information: Company Name Stage Analytics Address Telephone 1490 Distribution Drive #125, Suwanee, GA 30024 E-Mall Representative (print name) mrystagemayleseom Rob Rayl Signature of Representative Date Submitted Ghst CRe 12/6/2024 14 Stage Analylics CARES Ceugualy Abalement Reources Econonic Solulions December 5, 2024 Rob Rayl Rockdale County Finance Department CEO Purchasing Division Stage Analytics Attn: Adrienne Brown 958 Milstead Avenue 1490 Distribution Dr, Suwanee, GA 30024 Conyers, GA 30012 (678) 335-2350 Subject: Proposal for RFP No. 24-19: Evidence- Based Opioid Abatement Strategy, Implementation, Evaluation, and Communication for Rockdale County Dear Adrienne Brown and Whom It May Concern, We are pleased to submit our proposal in response to Rockdale County's Request for Proposal (RFP No. 24-19) for Evidence-Based Opioid Abatement Strategy, Implementation, Evaluation, and Communication. Our years of experience supporting plaintiffs' experts in opioid litigation cases transformed into patent-pending, evidence- based platform Community Abatement Resources Economic Solutions (CARES) makes us uniquely qualified to provide comprehensive support of this RFP. Together, we will: Conduct a systematic, comprehensive Opioid Abatement Needs Assessment Create a custom, evidence-based Opioid Abatement Strategic Plan and Budget Provide Budgeting and Accounting tools to manage and track settlement funds Deliver Opioid Abatement Dashboards to visualize key health indicators, spending reports, program outcomes, and foster communication Increase Oploid Abatement Saff Capacity with Data Collection, Program Evaluation, Analysis, and Strategic Reporting tools Offer ongoing Training, Technical Assistance, and Customer Success Support Thank you for considering our proposal. We look forward to the opportunity to with Rockdale County in this vital work. Please feel free to contact Lee Ann Slaughterbeck partner at (678) 335-2350 X4 or salss.ssaee with any questions. Sincerely, ReLx Copa Rob Rayl, CEO 1 Stage Analyfics CARES Coemunity AbatemyaResauret Econope Goluhons INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DISCLOSURES. 3 QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFERORS. 5 FINANCIAL STABILITY 7 SCOPE OF SERVICES. 8 1. Oploid Abatement Needs Assessment. 9 2. Oploid Abatement Strategy and Budget.. 11 3. Budgeting and Accounting 12 4. Opioid Abatement Dashboards 13 5. Data Collection, Program Evaluation, Analysis, and Strategic, Compliant Reporting 15 6. Increase Opioid Abatement Staff Capacity. 16 7. Training, Technical Assistance, and Customer Success Support. 18 APPENDIX k Stage CARES Platform a Example Features.. 21 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. .27 ATTACHMENT 1: Financial Stability Stage Analytics YTD Balance Sheet As of October 31 ATTACHMENT I: Proposal Form ATTACHMENT I: References.. ATTACHMENT IV: Affidavit Form - Non-Collusion Affidavit ofVendor, ATTACHMENT V: Affidavit Form - Verifying Status for County Public Benefit Application - ATTACHMENT Vi: Equal Business Opportunity Forms. ATTACHMENT VII: Proof of Business License 2 Stage Analytici CARES Comnunily Abokston Rvsousces Ccocomie Solvfious INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DISCLOSURES Point of Contact Rafi Zabian, IT Director Email: mialimdhsgsamthaiscon Phone Number: +1 (470) 918-3118 System Hosting Stage CARES is a cloud-based solution. Stage CARES is hosted on à dedicated Server Standard Edition [AMD EPYC). It aligns with industry-standard Windows providers. OS: Windows Server 2022 Standard Edition (64 Bit) Location: USA, St. Louis (US Central) Storage: 1 TB SSD; Backup: 1000 GB FTP Storage 256 DDR5 ECC RAM System Accessibility and Requirements To access Stage CARES, an internet connection is required. Stage CARES cloud computing resources allow Rockdale County end-user devices (e.g., workstations) to be independent of specific technical specifications. Stage CARES cloud services compatible with all systems (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace) and are with all platforms (Windows, Os, Android, Linux). compatible There are no storage, software, or hardware requirements for Rockdale County. Storage and Data Archiving Stage CARES cloud-based software provides built-in data archiving mechanisms for imited number of documents and files, up to 1GB. Stage CARES follows a defined retention schedules. Georgia's state- 3 Slage Analylics CARES Conmynly Abolemois Resooicts Esoemle Sulolons Diagram of Stage CARES Cloud-Based Solution Key Components b 600 @ Security Measures Dashboard Encryption Storage Firewalls Archiving D Intrusion Detection CARES Platform Features StageCARES Continuous Monitoring User User Login G Interaction Cloud-Based Architecture Secure Authentication Scalabllity Encrypted Connection Rellability Centralized Data Management Cost The Total Solution Cost includes all I.T. costs. Maintenance costs of applications and equipment installation, training, and testing --both Systems and End-to-End are not applicable as Stage CARES is a cloud-based solution. (E2E) - costs Testing The system undergoes rigorous testing phases, including unit testing, testing, system testing, and E2E testing. All test results will be reviewed and integration before any system change is implemented. Documentation will be maintained validated compliance with the to prove County's testing requirements. 4 Stage Analytics CARES Communly AbntyontR Resovtcest Bcononic Solutlons SCOPE OF SERVICES Project Purpose and Services for Rockdale County Stage CARES will partner with Rockdale County to reduce opioid morbidity and by creating a custom, evidence-based Opioid Abatement mortality budget, and tools to set goals, manage funds, and evaluate Strategy, corresponding on our patent-pending analytics and expertise in performance metrics. Built opioid abatement litigation and program implementation, Stage CARES employs a curated dataset of epidemiologic, sociodemographic, and economic data specific to Rockdale County, This approach empowers Rockdale County to respond to the evolving opioid crisis with precision, adapting strategies based on real-time insights and long-term forecasts, maximizing the impact of its opioid abatement initiatives. The Stage CARES platform and Stage CARES Team will: (1) Increase collaboration across County stakeholders, (2) increase the capacity of Rockdale County to reduce opioid-related deaths by developing and supporting the drug overdose implementation and evaluation of a custom, evidence-based plan, and (3) meet the settlement requirements per Georgia's Memorandum of Understanding by executing a holistic and adaptive approach that aligns with Rockdale efforts in opioid abatement and supports its overarching County's current goals. To do this, Stage CARES will supply Rockdale County with 10 users for the Stage CARES platform. Additionally, the Stage CARES team will partner with Rockdale County to: Execute a collaborative and systematic Opioid Abatement Needs Assessment Organize and conduct a Consensus Meeting Create an evidenco-based and data-driven Opioid Abatement Strategic based on the Needs Assessment results, and evidence-based Plan, Provide Program Library custom, evidence-based resource recommendations and cost estimates based off epidemiologic projections Deliver dashboards to communicate plans, budgets, and progress across the Opioid Abatement Stakeholders and Team 8 Stage Analylics CARES Comenily Abotumsnl Resoyrua Economic Solslipns Share reports and spending plans for opioid settlement funds, track fund expenditures, report on program or strategy outcomes, and visualize key and health-related indicators opioid- Offer data collection tools and an evidence-based opioid abatement measurement library to collect and analyze program metrics program Stage CARES will work closely with Rockdale County leadership, organizations, and key stakeholders to deliver a fullyi integrated, secure, and community platform that consolidates a needs assessment, opioid abatement user-friendly collection, program evaluation, and financial strategy. data with planning tools. Our team will collaborate County departments to support seamless implementation, provide training, and enhance operational efficiency. ongoing Year 1 includes setting the initial baseline of information, data, and in Years 2, 3, and beyond, Stage CARES will provide trainings. Over time, for Rockdale County to make data-driven partnership, support, and expertise advance the implementation and funding decisions to progress Rockdale's opioid abatement efforts. 1. Opioid Abatement Needs Assessment Stage CARES will conduct a custom Opioid Abatement Needs Assessment to Rockdale County's strengths, current opioid abatement activities, and identify needs, To do this, Stage CARES will conduct an Environmental priorities, unmet Opioid Needs Assessment Survey with key Scan, an evidence-based, stakeholders, and a Consensus Meeting. Deliverables (1) Summary responses of the Rockdale County Opioid Needs Assessment Survey; PDF (2) Rockdale County Opioid Needs Assessment Report; PDF Both will be delivered in a PDF report format and will also be accessible for users in the Stage CARES platform. The results will be organized approved Treatment, and Recovery and used to inform the Opioid Abatement by Prevention, Strategy. Environmental Scan Stage CARES will conduct an environmental scan to assess Rockdale abatement landscape by identifying existing community County's opioid gaps in knowledge and services. Using both assets, resources, and potential publicly available data and information, this scan will include a review of: client-provided 9 Stage Andlylics CARES Communily AbaionanR Rasouecast Evonenis Bolutions Rockdale County's Health Department initiatives and relevant Any available local opioid abatement, strategles, reports, and dashboards programs Existing county, state, and nonprofit resources, such as strategic plans and vendor information related to opioid abatement efforts Any other relevant information Stage CARES allows for secure upload of information to be used and organized to inform any relevant areas of the Needs Assessment, Opioid Abatement any evaluation Plan, Budget, and/or measures. CARES Assessment The CARES Assessment Tool is built upon years of experience in opioid abatement plans for communities in opioid developing custom litigation, as well as strategy and implementation. The tool was developed to systematically streamline qualitative and quantitative approaches for an opioid needs assessment. CARES uses evidence-based approaches to provide Rockdale with County a clear, comprehensive assessment of current opioid abatement strengths, needs, and opportunities. The CARES Assessment captures details on active priorities, and unmet needs across Prevention, programs, key unified Treatment, and Recovery, creating a understanding of the county's opioid response landscape. Evidence-Based, Streamlined Stakeholder Engagement The CARES Assessment Tool systematically collects and organizes quantitative and qualitative input from key Rockdale County stakeholders, such as county officials, community members, individuals with lived experience, law enforcement, and community leaders with relevant opioid abatement expertise. Identified stakeholders can complete the CARES Assessment online personalized link sent via email. Once through a secure, survey responses are collected, Stage CARES will analyze the data. Consensus Meeting Following this analysis, Stage CARES will facilitate a Consensus Meeting with Rockdale County stakeholders to review the CARES Assessment survey results and enable strategica alignment. During this meeting, participants will have the opportunity to discuss 10 Stage Analylics CARES Commgnily AbplemimRassuisat liconomniç Solutions priorities and validate perceived program effectiveness. This collaborative approach supports the Integration of diverse perspectives in the final assessment outcomes. Key Milestone: Virtual or in-person Consensus Meeting Stage CARES recommends completing the CARES Assessment on a regular basis to measure the success of Rockdale County's work, shifts in priorities, and outcomes of the County's opioid abatement programs. 2. Opioid Abatement Strategy and Budget Custom, Data-Driven, Evidence- Based Opioid Abatement Strategy and Budget Stage CARES will deliver a data-driven, evidence-based Opioid Abatement Strategy for Rockdale County. Stage CARES tools allow a budget to be built in real-time. The Opioid Abatement Strategy will be created from the results of the CARES Needs Assessment, our patent-pending analytics, and our evidence-based Program Library of high-impact abatement programs that qualify as Approved Use of Funds. The Strategy will be structured around key abatement pillars - Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery. Deliverables: (1) Opioid Abatement Strategy; PDF & interactive CARES Feature (2) Abatement program resource recommendations and estimated costs delivered in real-time budget calculator to build program budgets; interactive CARES Feature (3) Stage CARES Budgeting and Financial Workbooks and Accounting Reports; interactive CARES Feature (4) Stage CARES Budgeting and Financial Dashboards; interactive CARES Feature (5) Stage CARES Annual Report; PDF (6) Compliant reports; PDF, as needed Number of Resources Required and Costs for Rockdale County Stage CARES provides program resource estimates and associated costs for Rockdale County. Stage CARES patent-pending analytics leverage our opioid-abatement dataset that has been built over the past seven years. The CARES dataset utilizes nationally representative and geographically specific data to create an epidemiologic projection of Rockdale County's opioid epidemic. The epidemiologic projections inform a resource model of our evidence-based opioid abatement programs to calculate how many 11 Slage Andlytics CARES Comaunity Abolevent Rasouros licononis Solulions resources each program would need to meet the specific needs of Rockdale County. These custom resource recommendations inform our economic model, incorporating geographic-specific costs to provide precise cost estimates for budget planning. Compliant Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting for Programs that Meet Approved Use of Funds for Rockdale County Settlement fund management and programs are categorized into the abatement of Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery across the CARES platform. CARES pillars and Budgeting Financial tools allow the County to set budgets and track expenditures on that meet the Approved Use of Funds. Reports align with state reporting programs requirements and allow Rockdale to annotate the approval status of funds. Dashboards increase transparency and collaboration by sharing real-time updates as disbursements are made. 3. Budgeting and Accounting Budgeting and Accounting for Rockdale County's Opioid Abatement Programs CARES consolidates budgeting and spending information into a centralized workbook view that complies with Georgia's Memorandum of Understanding. Budgets are grouped by abatement pillar - Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery - and can also be broken down by specific programs, enabling comprehensive oversight and structured reporting on fund allocation. Deliverables: (1) Stage CARES Budgeting and Financial Workbooks and Accounting Reports; Interactive CARES Feature (2) Stage CARES Budgeting and Financial Dashboards; interactive CARES Feature (3) Stage CARES Annual Report; PDF Opioid Abatement Program Resource and Cost Estimates Using Rockdale-specific data informed by epidemiologic projections, Stage CARES patent-pending technology generates cost estimates and estimated resource projections for each recommended program. These projections account for the projected evolution in opioid overdose deaths, individuals with active OUD, and individuals in treatment. 12 Stage Anclylics CARES Commily AbatementRescueass Ecanenic Solutiona These projections allow Rockdale County to make data-driven decisions on the needs of the community and how to allocate limited settiement funds and opioid abatement budgets to reduce opioid-related harms. Interactive Budgeting and. Accounting Tools CARES Program Calculators allow users to enter in the number of resources specific to each program and see the associated cost, or conversely, to enter in a budget and see how many resources the budget affords, in real-time. Financial Accountability and Annual Reporting CARES provides a transparent system for tracking settlement funds, Dashboards fund allocation and spending. The CARES Annual Report will capture the year's display progress, including a detailed account of funds used, program outcomes, any challenges and recommendations for future funding. faced, These budgeting and accounting tools equip Rockdale County with a robust framework for responsible opioid settlement fund management, empowering the County to maximize the impact of each investment in the effort to address the opioid epidemic. 4, Opioid Abatement Dashboards Opioid Abatement Dashboards for Rockdale County Stage CARES will provide Rockdale County with comprehensive, real-time dashboards designed to support transparent fund management, track program outcomes, and enhance data-driven decision-making in opioid abatement. These dashboards allow for seamless sharing of strategy, expenditure, and outcome data. All dashboards are structured around the opioid abatement pillars Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery. Deliverables: (1) Stage CARES Leadership Dashboard; interactive CARES Feature (2) Stage CARES Opioid Epidemic Dashboards; interactive CARES Feature (3) Stage CARES Budgeting and Financial Dashboards; interactive CARES Feature (4) Stage CARES Program Evaluation Dashboards; interactive CARES Feature (5) Compliant Reports; PDF 13 Slage Analylics CARES Comualty Abulmen Rosoyras Econonkc Bohians Real-Time Leadership Dashboards: Financial and Program Outcomes CARES dashboards empower Rockdale County leaders to monitor and report on the allocation and expenditure of opioid abatement funds. Dashboards display comprehensive reports, spending recommendations, and spending plans, enabling leaders to visualize how funds are being used and track program performance in real- time. County-Specific Epidemiologic Projections CARES patent-pending technology provides Rockdale County with advanced analytic models that track and project key population health indicators including: Opioid Overdose Deaths: CARES offers projections for overdose trends, helping Rockdale County to adjust interventions and monitor long-term program impact. Population with Active OUD: CARES projects the population affected by opioid use disorder and recommends the number of resources needed accordingly. Population Engaged in Treatment: CARES projects the population in treatment, giving insights into treatment access, gaps, and potential areas for outreach. Enhanced Collaboration and Key Indicators CARES integrates data from Rockdale's community stakeholders, enabling collaboration and a unified approach to the County's opioid abatement efforts. Dashboards visualize key opioid epidemic health indicators, while tracking evidence-based metrics aligned with statewide and community-level goals. Stage CARES dashboards empower Rockdale County stakeholders to make data-driven spending decisions, Stage CARES tools foster transparency, accountability, and adaptability as Rockdale County's abatement efforts evolve. Compliant Reports Stage CARES generates reports that align with Georgia's settlement requirements. The dashboards allow leaders to report on program or strategy outcomes and visualize key indicators, such as projected opioid-related overdose rates. 14 Slage Analytics CARES Coummiiy Abalument Rusovises Econonde Solutions 5. Data Collection, Program Evaluation, Analysis, and Strategic, Compliant Reporting Data Collection, Program Evaluation, Analysis, and Strategic Reporting Stage CARES data strategy facilitates alignment, collaboration, and data-drive decision- making. Stage CARES evidence-based program metrics and financial tools collect data in a consistent and easy to use manner, enabling Rockdale County to build a dataset and view key outcomes to make data-driven funding adjustments throughout the opioid epidemic. All data collection efforts and dashboards facilitate strategic decisions and compliant reports per Georgia's reporting requirements, Dellverables: (1) Stage CARES Leadership Dashboard; interactive CARES Feature (2) Stage CARES Evidence-Based Program Library; interactive CARES Feature (3) Stage CARES Opioid Epidemic Dashboards; interactive CARES Feature (4) Stage CARES Budgeting and Financial Dashboards; interactive CARES Feature (5) Stage CARES Program Evaluation Dashboards; interactive CARES Feature (4) Stage CARES Annual Report; PDF Key Milestone: Stage CARES Annual Strategy Meeting Evidence-Based Program Metrics Library CARES key evidence-based metrics measure processes and health outcomes for Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery efforts. This approach enables seamless and consistent tracking of program success across targeted intervention areas. By on focusing both process and outcome data, Rockdale County can track short- and long-term progress across different focus areas. Secure Data Collection Portal and Data Archiving Stage CARES is a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted data collection tool specifically designed to reduce the reporting burden on Rockdale County stakeholders. This secure enables the efficient and systematic collection, platform all storage, management, and evaluation of program and financial data. Data archiving and backups follow regulatory standards. Evaluation and Analysis of Program Effectiveness Stage CARES dashboards and analytics combine Rockdale County's entered data with the Stage CARES dataset that has been curated over several years. Over time, the integrated data analysis will provide Rockdale County with analytic insights on funding 15 Stage Andlylics CARES Commurily Alruinmean Retonces Econonk Sollions and program impact based upon epidemiologic projections, a unique capability of the Stage CARES patent-pending technology. CARES Annual Report & Strategy Meeting Stage CARES will deliver an Annual Report that includes updated organization contact information, a detailed accounting of fund usage, and a summary of program outcomes. This report equips Rockdale County with essential insights for data-driven decision- making, accountability, and tracking progress over time. The Report will include: Annual Cross-Strategy Evaluations and Analyses of Rockdale County's opioid abatément efforts. External factors that could impact program outcomes will be evaluated. Strategic'nsights and Recommended Adjustments to achieve the most effective use of Rockdale County's oploid abatement funds. Analyses to Make Data-Driven Funding Decisions CARES patent-pending analytics and data-driven approach provide insights for making informed decisions about funding allocations to effectively address the opioid epidemic Stage CARES will facilitate an Annual Strategy Meeting with Rockdale County Stakeholders to review the year's progress to date and provide data-driven recommendations for the subsequent year. 6. Increase Opioid Abatement Staff Capacity Capacity Building Through Tools, Resources, Training, and Support Stage CARES delivers our team's opioid abatement expertise to community partners. The CARES platform puts our years of experience, analytics, and strategy in a user- friendly platform, enhancing your team's opioid abatement expertise. Stage CARES tools empower Rockdale County's opioid abatement personnel to operate efficiently, effectively, and expertly. CARES provides reports that meet your settlement requirements, alleviating administrative burden. Dashboards promote transparency and enhance alignment by visualizing the Strategic Plan, the program goals, and budgets, empowering decision-makers with real-time data for decision-making 16 Slage Analytics CARES Comsunily Abalomen Ruspurcas Beonamic Solulins Dellverables: (1) Stage CARES Leadership Dashboard; interactive CARES Feature (2) Stage CARES Evidence-Based Program Library; interactive CARES Feature (3) Stage CARES Opioid Epidemic Dashboards; interactive CARES Feature (4) Stage CARES Budgeting and Financial Dashboards; interactive CARES Feature (5) Stage CARES Program Evaluation Dashboards; interactive CARES Feature Easy Access to Evidence-Based Resources: Evidence-Based Program Library Stage CARES Program Library includes information on high-impact, evidence-based opioid abatement programs that meet the requirements of Approved Use of Funds, The Program Library is organized by Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery opioid abatement pillars. The Program Library includes key summaries of opioid-abatement programs in an easy and accessible manner, These summaries include best practices, key resources, guidance on program implementation, main areas of impact, an assessment on the strength of evidence supporting the program, and an estimated timeframe for demonstrating program impact. Additionally, the Program Library is where you will find our data-driven recommendations on the number of resources needed across each program for Rockdale County and the ability to calculate the associated costs. Users are also able to track implementation milestones, program evaluation, and transaction information. These tools put data, evidence, and management tools at Rockdale's fingertips to build on existing strengths, increasek knowledge and expertise, and streamline the management of opioid abatement programs. Benchmarking Against Peer Communities CARES Epidemiology Map compares opioid overdose death counts, rates, and trends in Rockdale County with those of neighboring or peer communities, as well as the state or nation. The CARES benchmarking functionality offers context on the crisis's relative severity, guides resource allocation, tracks progress over time and identifies opportunities for collaboration with similar communities. 17 Stage Analylics CARES Compenunily Abnienont Resoures Eçommit Eolvliana Guidance on Opioid Settlement Funds and Distributions The Opioid Abatement Strategy (see above) will offer guidance on opioid settlement fund allocations and specific program requirements and costs, The data-driven recommendations allow for informed decision making on financial strategies and priorities. Alignment on Strategies, Implementation, and Data Collection Stage CARES dashboards and metrics ensure strategy alignment while equipping teams with tools to execute objectives effectively. Its unified data collection approach streamlines program evaluation, enabling consistent, efficient tracking of progress across all strategies. Please refer to section 5 for additional details. Technical Assistance and Facilitation The CARES team will provide a dediçated customer success team (account. management, data analyst, and technical support individuals) to provide training, technical assistance, and customer support that will ensure proficient use of CARES technology, the importance of data sources, consistent data collection methods, and education on interpreting data within dashboards and compliant reports. Please see section below. 7. Training, Technical Assistance, and Customer Success Support Training & Technical Assistance Stage CARES will conduct training sessions on the CARES platform, guiding staff on navigating the technology and using key features. This includes a step-by-step introduction to dashboards, data entry, and key features to enhance opioid abatement capacity and streamline daily operations. Training includes, but is not limited to: Navigating the CARES Platform: General guidance on how to use the platform's features and functionalities to enhance collaboration and communication, Implementing & Evaluating Opioid Abatement Programs: Set goals and use Stage CARES to manage implementation of opioid abatement programs. Budgeting and Financial Tools: Training on how to allocate funds, set budgets, and track expenditures by recipient, program, and abatement pillar. Importance of Accurate Data Collection: Understand the value of consistent, high-quality data in evaluating and improving abatement efforts. 18 Slage Analylics CARES Coimmusily Abulamun Resoucas franomic! Sohllons Data Collection Methods and Workflow Integration: Implement best in data collection, emphasizing seamless integration into Rockdale practices County's existing workflows. Staff will learn efficient data entry techniques that minimize disruptions to routine, while ensuring high-quality data for reliable insights. Interpretation and Analysis of Dashboards and Reports: Interpreting data visualizations, performance metrics, and outcome data within the platform's dashboards and reports. Gain confidence in making data-driven decisions based on the CARES platform's comprehensive reporting tools. Customer Success Our Customer Success Team is available to support users Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm EST. Support can be accessed through: In-Platform Chat: Directly within the CARES platform for real-time assistance. Email Support: Reach us at help@stagecares.com for any inquiries or issues. 19 Stage Analylics CARES Cumiabaly Abslemu Hozouces Exosoise Sclultons Table 1. Scope of Services "M Key Milestones & Deliverables Key Milestones Timeline Contract Awarded & Executed Pre-Work Welcome to CARES Package Pre-Work Start Date Week 0 Kick Off Meeting Week 0-2 Completion of CARES Assessment by Key Stakeholders Week 4 Rockdale County Opioid Needs Assessment Survey Response (PDF) Week 6 Consensus Meeting Week 8 Rockdale County Annual Oploid Needs Assessment Report (PDF) Week 10 Opioid Abatement Strategy (PDF, CARES Feature) Week 12 CARES Onboarding Training Week 12 CARES Data Trainings Begin Week 12 CARES Program-Specific Trainings Begin Week 12 CARES Program Calculators (CARES Feature) Week 12 Budgeting and Financial Budgeting Workbooks, Dashboard, and Week 12 Accounting Reports (CARES Feature) Abatement Programs Library (CARES Feature) Week 12 Quarterly. 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