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Sheriff's Office and Probation Department recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that the provision of health services in the County detention facilities by licensed healthcare professionals trained in correctional medicine provided by Contractor are in the public's best interest and that there are specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications involved in the performance of the work in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030(B);
2) Make findings in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17 Section 3.4(3) exempting the competitive bidding process, with Purchasing Agent concurrence, because “competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the County” and may result in the lack of continuity in appropriate mandated correctional medical care to detained adults and children in detention facilities in the County of El Dorado;
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign retroactive Agreement 8953 with California Forensic Medical Group, Incorporated in the amount of $45,000,000 for medical services for the jail and juvenile detention facilities, for the retroactive term of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2029; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to approve any amendments that do not change the amount or the term of the agreement, contingent upon County Counsel approval.
FUNDING: General Fund (91%) and Community Corrections Partnership funds (9%).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and Probation Department require a new contract with CFMG to provide essential medical services for individuals housed in county jails and juvenile detention facilities. The proposed agreement, valued at $45 million over five and a half years, ensures continued access to medical care in compliance with state and federal requirements and includes increases for labor, pharmaceuticals, and regulatory compliance.
The County has a legal and ethical obligation to provide medical ...
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