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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 2 to Agreement for Services 152-S1310 with Tahoe Youth and Family Services for the continued provision of Specialty Mental Health Services for children by extending the term through October 31, 2015 and increasing the not-to-exceed compensation of the Agreement by $16,000 for a maximum contractual obligation of $221,000; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 152-S1310, 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 2 to Agreement for Services 152-S1310 with Tahoe Youth and Family Services for the continued provision of Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) for children.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
HHSA has contracted with Tahoe Youth and Family Services for the provision of SMHS for children since 2008. Children are screened by HHSA Mental Health staff, and if determined to meet medical necessity, are referred for treatment to contracted providers.
On October 1, 2012, the Purchasing Agent approved Agreement for Services 152-S1310 with Tahoe Youth and Family Services for the term July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 with a maximum contractual obligation of $53,000. On August 20, 2013, the Board of Supervisors approved Amendment 1 to Agreement for Services 152-S1310, thereby extending the term to June 30, 2015 and increasing the maximum contractual obligation to $205,000 (File ID 13-0927, Item 15).
HHSA has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for SMHS. Continuation of this Agreement for an additi...
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