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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the County of Monterey Standard Agreement with Applied Crisis Training and Consulting, Inc. for the provisions of suicide prevention and training services, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $264,475 for the term of July 2, 2024 through June 30, 2026; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement that do not exceed 10% ($26,448) of the original agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $290,923.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the County of Monterey Standard Agreement with Applied Crisis Training and Consulting, Inc. for the provisions of suicide prevention and training services, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $264,475 for the term of July 2, 2024 through June 30, 2026; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement that do not exceed 10% ($26,448) of the original agreement amount, do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not increase the total not to exceed amount over $290,923.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Applied Crisis Training and Consulting, Inc. (ACTC) provides consultation and facilitation of suicide prevention services to decrease the number of attempted and completed suicides in Monterey County. In addition, ACTC provides trainings in suicide prevention, suicidal ideation, and behavior treatment essential to clinical staff, contract providers, Monterey County Helping One Another to Prevent and Eliminate Suicide (MC HOPES) Coalition members, and administrators of the Monterey County Behavioral Health Bureau. The Amendment No. 1 revises the Fiscal Year (FY) 24-25 amount to $166,000 and FY 25-26 amount to $98,475, for a revised total agreement amount of $264,475 to continue the provision of services.
This work supports the following County of Monterey Health Department 2025-2028 Strategic Plan Initiative: 2. Build community power and partners’ capacity to increase equity and improve health. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provisions of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
This Amendment No. 1 is funded by Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention (MHSA PEI) and Workforce, Education, and Training (WET). The funds for FY 24-25 are included in the Health Department’s Behavioral Health (HEA)12, Unit 8410) FY 24-25 Adopted Budget. The funds for FY 25-26 will be included in the respective Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 25-26 Requested Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐ Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐ Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒ Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐ Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐ Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared By: Charise Walters, Management Analyst II, 755-4708
Approved by: Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4526
Attachments:
Board Report
Amendment No. 1
County of Monterey Standard Agreement