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Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 5 to Agreement for Services 131-S1311 with Summitview Child & Family Services, Inc. for the continued provision of Specialty Mental Health Services for children by increasing the not-to-exceed compensation of the Agreement by $275,000 through June 30, 2015;
2) Approve extending the term through October 31, 2015 and increasing the not-to-exceed compensation of the Agreement by $220,000 for the period July 1, 2015 through October 31, 2015, for a maximum contractual obligation of $2,255,000 via Amendment 5; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 131-S1311, 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: Federal and State Funds.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommends the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 5 to Agreement for Services 131-S1311 with Summitview Child & Family Services, Inc. for the continued provision of Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) for children.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
HHSA has contracted with Summitview Child & Family Services, Inc. for the provision of SMHS for children since 2008. Children are screened by HHSA Mental Health staff, and if determined to meet medical necessity criteria, are referred for treatment to contracted providers. Summitview Child & Family Services, Inc. offers an array of specialty services, including 24-hour residential services.
On September 11, 2012, the Board of Supervisors approved Agreement for Services 131-S1311 with Summitview Child & Family Services, Inc. for the term July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 with a maximum contractual obligation of ...
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