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a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/ Purchasing Supervisor to execute a one-year Service Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for the provision by County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau of psychiatric services at the Rancho Cielo youth campus (no exchange of funds) for a term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, and
b. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/ Purchasing Supervisor to approve up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/ Purchasing Supervisor to execute a one-year Service Agreement with Rancho Cielo, Inc. for the provision by County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau of psychiatric services at the Rancho Cielo youth campus (no exchange of funds) for a term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, and
b. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/ Purchasing Supervisor to approve up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Monterey County Behavioral Health (MCBH) implements evidence-based practices of therapeutic mental health and substance abuse services that help youth participate in the shared mission and goals of Rancho Cielo, Inc. ("Rancho Cielo"), which are to transform the lives of youth and empower youth to become accountable, competent, productive and responsible citizens. MCBH and Rancho Cielo have a well-established collaborative relationship of providing support and recovery services to at-risk youth participating in the Rancho Cielo programs. Rancho Cielo is a campus site that provides youth programs in Monterey County and is regarded as an integral part of the overall community initiative to help youth o...
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