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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is appropriate to contract with Compassion Valley LLC doing business as (DBA) Garfield Wellness and Recovery Center for the provision of licensed social rehabilitation facility services under Agreement 6093 because there are specialty skills, qualifications, and equipment not expressly identified in County classifications involved in the performance of the work;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 6093 with Compassion Valley LLC DBA Garfield Wellness and Recovery Center in the amount of $1,134,000, for a term effective upon execution and continuing through October 31, 2024; and
3) Authorize the HHSA Director, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 6093, contingent upon County Counsel and Risk Management approval, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING: Federal and State Funding: 50% Medi-Cal, 50% Mental Health Realignment.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Acting as the Mental Health Plan for the County of El Dorado, the County has the obligation to provide eligible County residents with mental health services, including adult residential facility services in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5600 et seq., 5775 et seq., 14000 et seq., and 17000 et seq. Most recently, Summitview Child & Family Services (SVCFS) has contracted with HHSA to provide in-county adult residential facility services via Agreement 862 (456-S1411), which was first approved by the Board on May 13, 2014. Board approved Amendments 1 through 2 extended the original contract termination through June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021, respectively. Board approved Amendment 3 extended the term date one last time to June 30, 2022 with the understanding that SVCFS would close its doors and would no longer operate its...
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