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Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services Division, recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 135-S1311 with Jill Gustafson, LCSW, for the provision of therapeutic counseling and therapeutic visitation services on an "as requested" basis, for the term of September 24, 2012 through September 23, 2015 in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.
FUNDING: 85% Federal/State Social Services Allocation with 15% County match met primarily with realignment resources.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Contract
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$200,000.00 |
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Budgeted
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$200,000.00 |
Total Funding Available
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$200,000.00 |
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Change To Net County Cost
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$0.00 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
No change. The Agreement is funded by Federal and State dollars with required County match met primarily with realignment resources. Funds were budgeted in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13 and will be budgeted in FY 2013-14, FY 2014-15, and FY 2015-16.
Compensation
Payments to contractor are made within forty-five (45) days following the County's receipt and approval of itemized invoices identifying services rendered. Compensation is based upon specified billing rates for actual services performed and documented per contract requirements.
Termination
Agreement for Services 135-S1311 includes the County's standard Fiscal Considerations termination language as well as a provision for the County to terminate the Agreement without cause in seven (7) calendar days upon written notice.
Reason for Recommendation
The County of El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services Division ("HHSA") maintains agreements with multiple vendors for the provision of therapeutic counseling and therapeutic visitation services to ensure clients can be referred by their caseworkers on an "as requested" basis to receive necessary services from the most appropriate and conveniently located vendor. Choice of vendor is based on the specific needs of each individual HHSA client. Agreement for Services 135-S1311 in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 allows for the provision of services from September 24, 2012 through September 23, 2015.
Purchasing Agent Recommendations
The Purchasing Agent determined it is appropriate to dispense with a competitive selection process in accordance with Board of Supervisor's Policy C-17, Sections 7.5 and 7.10 and concurs with the Department's request to develop Agreement for Services 135-S1311 in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy C-17, Section 7.4.1.
Action to be taken following board approval
1. Chair to execute two (2) copies of the approved Agreement for Services 135-S1311
2. Clerk of the Board's Office to return one (1) original Agreement to HHSA Contracts Unit at 3057 Briw Road.
3. Department to distribute as appropriate.
Contact: Daniel Nielson, M.P.A., Director
Concurrences: County Counsel, Risk Management, Purchasing Agent and Human Resources.