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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 3764 with PESI, Inc., for the provision of Workforce Education and Training, in the amount of $75,000, for the term of five years from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to contract with PESI, Inc. for services provided under this Agreement 3764 because the County does not possess the staff with the necessary skills and qualifications to perform the work; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 3764, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: 100% State Funding - Mental Health Services Act.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
In 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), which designated funds to provide a broad continuum of services including community services and supports, prevention and early intervention, capital facilities and technology, innovation projects, and workforce training. The Act requires county mental health programs to develop innovative Program and Expenditure Plans every three fiscal years. On June 20, 2017, the Board approved El Dorado County’s MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan covering fiscal years 2017-18 through 2019 -20 (File ID: 17-0551, Agenda Item No. 33).
Workforce Education and Training (WET) is one component of the County’s MHSA Three-Year Plan which includes education and training projects for current and prospective mental health system employees, contractors, and volunteers. To implement the component, the County has contracted with PESI, Inc. (PESI) since 2017.
The current Agreement with PESI (804, 420-S1710) is due to expire on June 30, 2019; however, the WET component is being continued in the current and in future County MHSA Plans. Therefore, Agreement 3764 is a renewal for services from PESI for an additional 5 years.
ALTERNATIVES:
Should the Board decline to approve this recommendation, HHSA would continue to provide the services through existing contracts, but HHSA’s ability to offer specialized training specific to Behavioral Health employees, contractors, and volunteers will be limited
PRIOR BOARD ACTION:
1) 06/20/17, 17-0551, HHSA MHSA Plan
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Approved by County Counsel, Human Resources, and Risk Management.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This Agreement will continue to be funded with MHSA funding, therefore, there is no net County cost associated with this Agreement. Appropriate funds have been included in the budget for fiscal year 2018-19 and will continue to be budgeted for the remainder of the Agreement.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) Clerk of the Board to obtain signature of Chair on two (2) original Agreements for Services 3764.
2) Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed Agreement to HHSA Contracts Unit at 3057 Briw Road.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT:
County Strategic Plan, Healthy Communities goal, Objective 1: “Protect against adverse outcomes among children, adults, and senior citizens.”
CONTACT
Don Semon, Director