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Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to sign an Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Access Support Network (ASN), adding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) non-medical case management services to Ryan White Part B eligible clients, adding $205,000, for a revised total amount not to exceed $301,816 and adding two years for a revised contract term from April 18, 2016 to March 31, 2019.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to sign an Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Access Support Network (ASN), adding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) non-medical case management services to Ryan White Part B eligible clients, adding $205,000, for a revised total amount not to exceed $301,816 and adding two years for a revised contract term from April 18, 2016 to March 31, 2019.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department continues to provide individuals and communities in Monterey County affected by HIV. Access Support Network (ASN) serves the San Luis Obispo County and Monterey County communities, assisting individuals living with HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. ASN offers testing and prevention education opportunities for various groups throughout the community. ASN offers needed services and connections to guard against homelessness and against lapses of medication and healthcare coverage. ASN has been providing HIV- and HCV-related services in Monterey County since July 1, 2015 (funded through private sources, direct California Department of Public Health (CDPH) grants, and CDPH grants administered by the Health Department).
This is the second of two Agreements for HIV services seeking approval based on the increase of the dollar amount exceeds $100,00, the extension of the terms, and additional reporting requirements for the current Agreement. The two agre...
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