County of El Dorado - File #: 06-1237

• File #: 06-1237
• Version: 2
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Approved
• File created: 8/1/2006
• In control: Board of Supervisors
• On agenda: 9/12/2006
• Final action: 9/12/2006
• Title: Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending the Board: (1) Award Request for Proposal 06-952-129 for transitional housing and related services and support for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Integrated Services Program - Western Slope, to the sole, qualified respondent, The Gates Recovery Foundation of Placerville, California; (2) Make findings that it is more economical and feasible to contract out the needed services in accordance with Section 3.13.030 of the County Ordinance; and (3) Authorize Chairman to execute Agreement 139-S0711 in an amount not to exceed $592,920 for a term to expire June 30, 2008 upon review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management. (Continued 8/15/06, Item 60) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve. FUNDING: Mental Health Services Act.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/12/2006	2	Board of Supervisors	Approved	Pass
8/15/2006	1	Board of Supervisors	Continued

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Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending the Board: (1) Award Request for Proposal 06-952-129 for transitional housing and related services and support for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Integrated Services Program - Western Slope, to the sole, qualified respondent, The Gates Recovery Foundation of Placerville, California; (2) Make findings that it is more economical and feasible to contract out the needed services in accordance with Section 3.13.030 of the County Ordinance; and (3) Authorize Chairman to execute Agreement 139-S0711 in an amount not to exceed $592,920 for a term to expire June 30, 2008 upon review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management. (Continued 8/15/06, Item 60)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.

FUNDING: Mental Health Services Act.

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REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION: At the request of the Mental Health Department, the Procurement and Contracts Division issued a Request for Proposal for MHSA Integrated Services Program - Western Slope. The sole, qualified respondent is The Gates Recovery Foundation of Placerville, California.

In November 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), to expand funding for a comprehensive, community-based mental health system for seriously mentally ill individuals. The MHSA requires that five (5) elements be included in any MHSA expansion proposal: 1) community collaboration; 2) cultural competence; 3) client/family driven services; 4) wellness and recovery focus; and, 5) integrated services.

The integrated services program will serve seriously mentally ill transitional age youth (18-25) and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to unmet mental health needs. The goals is to provide a full-service partnership program which offers a continuum of housing options, along with a comprehensive array of integrated services and support and a collaborative case management team, within a psychosocial r...