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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 178-S1611 with Sierra Child and Family Services, Inc., for the provision of children's Specialty Mental Health Services - Group Home for the term November 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018, with a maximum obligation of $321,333; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 178-S1611, 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 Realignment Funds, Medi-Cal and Mental Health Services Act Funding.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 178-S1611 with Sierra Child and Family Services, Inc., for the provision of children's Specialty Mental Health Services - Group Home, for the term November 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018, with a maximum obligation of $321,333.
HHSA further recommending the Board make findings in accordance with Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030 of the County Ordinance that there are specialty skills required for the work performed under this Agreement that exceed the capacity and facilities of the County; therefore, it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor for children’s Specialty Mental Health Services-Group Home.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
At the request of the HHSA, the Procurement and Contracts Division issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) 15-092-043 for comprehensive children’s Specialty Mental Health Outpatient Services (SMHS). Nine vendors responded and submitted proposals for Traditional Services. Of the nine vendors, six submitted proposals for Full Service Partnership Services and MHSA Enhanced Foster Care Services. On behalf of HHSA, on Jul...
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