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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a no extension Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-13554 with EVALCORP for the provision of evaluation services to add $12,200 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $327,075 for the term of May 31, 2017 through June 20, 2020.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a no extension Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-13554 with EVALCORP for the provision of evaluation services to add $12,200 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $327,075 for the term of May 31, 2017 through June 20, 2020.
SUMMARY:
The Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau (“Behavioral Health”) is required by State regulations to conduct an annual evaluation of Prevention & Early Intervention (“PEI”) services funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). The proposed Amendment No. 2 adds additional evaluation services to be provided during the current term of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
Behavioral Health previously entered into an Agreement with EVALCORP, a research and consulting firm with experience providing evaluation for counties and other public entities in California. Thus far, EVALCORP has produced two (2) PEI Evaluation Reports for Behavioral Health and is on track to produce a third one by March 2020. The pending Amendment No. 2 to Standard Agreement A-13554 adds additional evaluation services in the development, implementation and evaluation of a need’s assessment survey as one element of the local planning process for the upcoming MHSA Three Year Program and Expenditure Plan for FY 2020-21 through FY 2022-23.
This Agreement contains the County’s standard 30-day “no cause” provision (Section 3.02) and an additional defunding provision (Section 7.03), which provides the County the ability to amend or terminate the Agreement in the event of a reduction and/or termination of funding.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 strategic plan initiatives: 1. Empower the community to improve health through programs, policies, and activities; and 2. Enhance community health and safety by emphasizing prevention. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 9. Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel-Risk Management and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved as to legal form and fiscal provisions respectively.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is funded by Mental Health Service Act funds. The funds for this Agreement are included in the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2019-20 Adopted 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: Alica Hendricks, Management Analyst III, 1295
Approved by: Elsa M. Jimenez, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-13554 on file with Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-13554 on file with Clerk of the Board
Agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board