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a. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Health or designee to execute a Mental Health Services Agreement with American Medical Transport, Inc., dba Central Coast Ambulance in the annual amount of $100,000 for FY 2015-16, $100,000 for FY 2016-17 and $100,000 for FY 2017-18 for a maximum total Agreement amount of $300,000 for the provision of wheelchair and gurney transportation services for psychiatrically and/or physically disabled clients for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018; and,
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work. (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
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RECOMMENDATION:
a. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Health or designee to execute a Mental Health Services Agreement with American Medical Transport, Inc., dba Central Coast Ambulance in the annual amount of $100,000 for FY 2015-16, $100,000 for FY 2016-17 and $100,000 for FY 2017-18 for a maximum total Agreement amount of $300,000 for the provision of wheelchair and gurney transportation services for psychiatrically and/or physically disabled clients for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018; and,
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the originalcontract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
American Medical Transport, Inc., dba Central Coast Ambulance has provided essential transportation services for psychiatrically or physically disabled clients to and from State and Veteran's Administration hospitals, locked skilled nursing facilities, Monterey County's psychiatric inpatient unit, and other facilities in California. These services are pre-planned, with a small portion being provided within the County...
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