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Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board:
1) Make findings, in accordance with Section 3.13.030, Section E. of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code, that the Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) under Agreement for Services 10370 will be performed by another governmental entity or agency;
2) Make findings in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17 Section 3.4.2.f to exempt Agreement for Services 10370 from the competitive bidding process because the continuity of providers will provide efficiency or critical knowledge, and other providers cannot provide similar efficiencies or critical knowledge;
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 10370 in the amount of $360,000 with the El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) for MRT services for the term August 15, 2026, to August 14, 2029; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to increase the agreement on an "as-needed" basis during the awarded period as long as funding is available within the Community Corrections Partnership (AB 109) budget for this service, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Community Corrections Partnership (AB 109).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) is an evidence-based cognitive behavioral intervention designed to reduce recidivism by addressing criminogenic thinking and promoting positive behavioral change. MRT focuses on enhancing moral reasoning, increasing accountability, and developing pro-social attitudes among participants.
The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approval to continue utilizing the MRT programming within the jail setting as part of its ongoing efforts to improve rehabilitation outcomes and support reentry services. The program will be offered to eligible inmates and facilitated by trained staff, following established MRT curriculum guidelines.
Participating in MRT has been shown to reduce repeat offenses and improve long-term outcomes for justice-involved individuals.
Continuation of MRT will complement existing behavioral health and reentry services by providing a structured framework for personal development and behavioral change. The program will also support the County’s broader goals of reducing recidivism, enhancing public safety, and improving outcomes for individuals transitioning back into the community.
El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) will be providing the instructors and the supplies needed for the classes which will be held at the Placerville & South Lake Tahoe Jails.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could decline to approve continuing to use the MRT program, but this would limit the Sheriff’s Office’s ability to provide evidence-based rehabilitative programming and reduce opportunities to improve inmate outcomes and reduce recidivism.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
06/27/2023 Legistar file 23-0912
08/15/2023 Legistar file 23-1463
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel reviewed and approved this agreement.
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Agreement will be funded using CCP funds, therefore there will be no impact to Net County Cost.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Please forward fully executed agreement to the Sheriff's Office for distribution.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Undersheriff Eric Palmberg