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Human Services Department recommending the Chairman be authorized to sign Amendment I to Agreement for Services 609-S0711 with EDCA Lifeskills, Inc. in a not to exceed amount of $250,000 and extending the term through April 25, 2010 for provision of therapeutic counseling and substance abuse testing services on an "as requested" basis for clients referred by said Department.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Funding sources are 85% Federal/State Social Services Allocation with a 15% County match.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No Change. The Agreement is funded by the Social Services allocation with required County match met primarily with realignment resources. Funds were budgeted FY 2006-07 and FY 2008-09 and the remainder will be budgeted for FY 2009-10.
Background: Procurement and Contracts prepared Agreement #609-S0711 with EDCA Lifeskills, Inc. for the provision of therapeutic counseling and substance abuse testing services on an "as requested' basis for eligible clients of the Department of Human Services. The Board approved and executed Agreement for Services #609-S0711 with EDCA Lifeskills, Inc. on April 10, 2007.
Reason for Recommendation: The provision of therapeutic counseling and substance abuse testing services continues to prove to be a successful tool for promoting reunification of families served by the Department of Human Services (DHS) while contracting out to local vendors continues to be the most efficient and cost-effective method of delivering these services to eligible DHS clients. Amendment I extends the term one (1) year, adds additional comprehensive substance abuse testing services, establishes rates for specific services not included in the Standardized Rates adopted by the Board on October 2, 2007, updates Notice to Parties information and adds several Articles related to administrative and reporting requirements. There is no change to the Agreement's original compensation amount.
Purchasing Agent Recommendations: The County Purchasing Agent has reviewed the department's request to amend the contract with EDCA Lifeskills, Inc. and has determined that a competitive selection process is not necessary as the department has established contracts with multiple local vendors able to provide the required services, and continued use of this contractor is appropriate in order to avoid an interruption of needed services provided to the County. The Purchasing Agent has coordinated outside review of the contractor's qualifications and ability to provide the needed services. The outside reviewer (from the Public Health Division of the Health Services Department) concurs that the contractor is qualified and able to perform the services.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1) Chairman to sign two (2) original Agreements.
2) Board Clerk's Office to return one (1) original Agreement to Department
3) Department to distribute as appropriate.
Contact: Doug Nowka 530/642-7275
Concurrences: County Counsel and Risk Management have approved Amendment I to Agreement for Services #609-S0711. Copies of the Blue Route, the original Agreement and Amendment I are attached and on file with the Board Clerk.