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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings pursuant to Section 3.13.030 (B) of the El Dorado County Ordinance Chapter 3.13, Contracting Out, that the Substance Use Disorder services provided by Muir Wood, LLC (Muir Wood) requires specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work;
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”;
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 9595 with Muir Wood, in the amount of $375,000, and for the term of three years from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2028;
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 9595, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement; and
5) Authorize the HHSA Director, or the Chief Assistant Director, to execute programmatic, administrative, and fiscal documents relating to Agreement 9595.
FUNDING: 100% State California Department of Health Care Services Opioid Settlement Disbursement Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The mission of the HHSA SUD Program is to provide an array of evidence-based services designed to prevent and reduce alcoholism and drug addiction through education, prevention, treatment, and counseling services offered directly through the HHSA Behavioral Health Division (BHD) SUD Program as well as through contracts with community agencies.
In accordance with 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 438.207, the County must ensure a provider network with adequate number, mix, and geographic distribution to fulfill the service needs of beneficiaries. The County has issued multiple Request for Qualifications (RFQ) over the last three ...
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