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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings pursuant to Section 3.13.030 (B) of the El Dorado County Ordinance Chapter 3.13, Contracting Out, that Social Rehabilitation Treatment Services provided by Compassion Valley LLC (Compassion) requires specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work;
2) Make findings to waive the competitive bid process for Agreement for Services 8093 with Compassion in accordance with the County Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.4.2(f), Exemption from Competitive Bidding, as the Compassion possesses critical knowledge, including the required staff, facilities, and level of care certifications and facility licenses, to ensure continuity of this mandated service;
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment II to Agreement for Services 8093 with Compassion to increase the contract value by $900,000, for a new total amount of $1,500,000, and update standard contact article language with no change to the term, expiring June 30, 2026;
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 8093, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement; and
5) Authorize the HHSA Director, or the Chief Assistant Director, to execute programmatic, administrative, and fiscal documents relating to Agreement 8093.
FUNDING: Federal and State Funding: 36% Federal Medi-Cal, 54% Behavioral Health Realignment, 10% Mental Health Services Act.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The HHSA Behavioral Health Division (BHD) acts as the El Dorado County Mental Health Plan (MHP) and is responsible for providing eligible residents with access to mental health services, including residential treatment, in accordance with California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Sections 5600 et seq., 5775 et seq., 14000 et seq., and 17000 et se...
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