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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 1 to Agreement for Services 2722 with Community Recovery Resources, Inc. for the provision of alcohol and drug treatment services, increasing the maximum total obligation by $100,000 for a new maximum obligation of $200,000, and extending the term by one year for a total term of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to contract with Community Recovery Resources, Inc. for services provided under this Agreement 2722 because the County has neither the staff nor facilities to perform said services; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 2722, 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: Local, State and Federal Funding: 90% 2011 State Behavioral Health Realignment, 10% Local Realignment and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Federal Block Grant.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) contracts with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in Agreement 282-F1811 (DHCS #17-94126) to provide Substance Use Disorder treatment services mandated through the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Federal block grant. HHSA accomplishes its obligation by contracting with multiple entities, one of which is Community Recovery Resources (CoRR). Through Agreement for Services 2722 (File ID: 18-0359, Agenda No. 14). CoRR provides inpatient detoxification, residential alcohol and drug treatment services, counseling services, and substance abuse testing on an “as requested” basis for clients referred by HHSA. CoRR continues to provide successful services to support individuals and families.
HHSA is in receipt of DHCS’ Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) Agreement (18-95146) which will implement a new system of substance use disorder treatment services. Upon execution of that agreement, new agreements with HHSA’s substance use disorder treatment service contractors will need to be developed to outline the new roles and responsibilities defined in the DMC-ODS Agreement. Therefore, HHSA recommends extending its agreement with CoRR in order to prevent a lapse in said services until a new agreement, defining the new roles and responsibilities, can be executed.
In accordance with Board of Supervisors Procurement Policy C-17, Section 7.11, the contractor selection process for service contracts in excess of $100,000 must include a review of the scope of services and contractor’s professional qualifications by a group of individuals (including at least one representative from outside the department requesting the services) qualified to judge the contractor’s ability to perform the services. HHSA has documentation on file that such a review was performed for Agreement 2722 Amendment 1 with CoRR.
ALTERNATIVES:
Should the Board decline to approve this recommendation, HHSA would continue to provide services through existing contracts, however; HHSA will be severely limited in its ability to serve existing and future clients.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION:
1) 06/12/2018, 18-0359, HHSA Community Recovery Resources #2722
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Approved by County Counsel, Procurement and Contracts, and Risk Management.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This Amendment 1 to Agreement for Services 2722 is an extension of an existing agreement and continues to be funded with multiple local, State and Federal funds. There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agenda item. Sufficient appropriations were included in the fiscal year 2018-19 budget, and will be included in future budgets for the term of the Agreement.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) Clerk of the Board to obtain signature of Chair on two (2) original Amendments 1 to Agreements for Services 2722.
2) Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed Agreement to HHSA Contracts Unit at 3057 Briw Road.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT:
N/A
CONTACT
Don Semon, Director