File #: 13-0727    Version:
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 6/11/2013 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 6/23/2015 Final action: 6/23/2015
Title: 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 132-S1311 with Sierra Child and Family Services, Inc. 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 $450,000 for the period July 1, 2015 through October 31, 2015, for a maximum contractual obligation of $3,293,653; and 2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 132-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.
Attachments: 1. 5A - Approved Contract Routing Sheet 6-23-15, 2. 5B - Sierra Child and Family Amendment 6-23-15, 3. Executed Amend V. 6-23-15 item 26.pdf, 4. 4A- Approved CRS 132-S1311 A4 12-16-14, 5. 4B - Sierra Child & Family Svcs. 132-S1311 12-16-14, 6. 2A - Approved CRS 132-S1311 A2 5-20-14, 7. 2B - Sierra Child & Family 132-S1311 A2 5-20-14, 8. Executed Amendment II to 132-S1311 (BOS 6-10-14), 9. A - Approved CRS 132-S1311, A1 6-25-13.pdf, 10. B - 132-S1311, A1 6-25-13.pdf, 11. C - 132-S1311 6-25-13.pdf, 12. Executed Amendment 132-S1311
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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 132-S1311 with Sierra Child and Family Services, Inc. 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 $450,000 for the period July 1, 2015 through October 31, 2015, for a maximum contractual obligation of $3,293,653; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 132-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 132-S1311 with Sierra Child and Family Services, Inc. for the continued provision of Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) for children.

DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
HHSA has contracted with Sierra Child and Family Services, Inc. for the provision of SMHS for children since 2007. Children are screened by HHSA Mental Health staff, and if determined to meet medical necessity, are referred for treatment to contracted providers. Sierra Child and 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 132-S1311 with Sierra Child and Family Services, Inc. for the term July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 with a maximum contractual obligation of $655,000 (File ID 12-1108, Item 16). On June 25, 2013, the Board of Supervisors approved Amendment 1 to Agreement for Services 132-S1311, th...

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