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Mental Health Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 097-S0811 with Pacific Graduate School of Psychology in an amount not to exceed $143,784 for a one year term to collaborate with said Department in the design and implementation of an evaluation and outcomes assessment center necessary to determine clients needs and treatment outcomes. (Cont'd 10/23/07, Item 2)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Mental Health Services Act.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $143,784
Funding
Budgeted $143,784
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $143,784
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:The total funding for this agreement is $143,784 for the one year contract. Funding for this activity is provided through Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funds. There is no change to Net County Cost.
Background: The Mental Health Department has requested a contract with Pacific Graduate School of Psychology for the provision of personnel and services to establish and validate an El Dorado County Mental Health Department Evaluation Center which will assess and monitor mentally ill clients. This activity is included in the scope of activities included in the County's MHSA application.
The Procurement and Contracts Division has processed the subject agreement. The agreement is for a one year term with a not to exceed amount of $143,784.00.
The Purchasing Agent has coordinated the outside review of the contractor's qualifications to perform the needed services with Ann Doucette, Research Professor, School of Public Health/Department of Health Policy at George Washington University Medical Center of Washington, D.C. Ms. Doucette concurs that Pacific Graduate School of Psychology has demonstrated its ability to perform the work based on prior experience with this contractor, qualifications of the contractor and students...
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