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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a nonstandard Agreement with GLOBO Holdings l, LLC dba GLOBO Language Services, LLC, for interpretation and other language services in the amount of $65,000 for the term upon execution to January 31, 2026; and
b. Approve non-standard insurance and indemnification provisions as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed 10% ($6,500) of the original amount for a not to exceed amount of $71,500 and do not significantly alter the scope of work.
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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 a nonstandard Agreement with GLOBO Holdings l, LLC dba GLOBO Language Services, LLC, for interpretation and other language services in the amount of $65,000 for the term upon execution to January 31, 2026; and
b. Approve non-standard insurance and indemnification provisions as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed 10% ($6,500) of the original amount for a not to exceed amount of $71,500 and do not significantly alter the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey Health Department, Behavioral Health (MCBH) Bureau provides specialty mental health and substance use services to individuals and families throughout Monterey County. A critical component of providing welcoming, accessible, and quality care is having the ability to communicate effectively with clients in the language in which they feel comfortable.
While there are a number of language services currently contracted with the county, there is a ne...
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