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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 3 to Standard Agreement A-13554 with EVALCORP for Prevention and Early Intervention program evaluation services to extend the term for two (2) additional fiscal years for a new term of May 31, 2017 through June 30, 2022, and to revise the total Agreement amount from $327,075 to $577,075, which represents a total increase of $250,000.
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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 Amendment No. 3 to Standard Agreement A-13554 with EVALCORP for Prevention and Early Intervention program evaluation services to extend the term for two (2) additional fiscal years for a new term of May 31, 2017 through June 30, 2022, and to revise the total Agreement amount from $327,075 to $577,075, which represents a total increase of $250,000.
SUMMARY:
The Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau (“Behavioral Health”) is required by State regulations to conduct an annual evaluation of all Prevention & Early Intervention (“PEI”) services funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). The proposed Amendment No. 3 furthers the use of an experienced team to provide program evaluation services through the lens of an objective source that assures compliance with State regulatory requirements through June 30, 2022.
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 three (3) PEI Evaluation Reports for Behavioral Health, as well as needs assessment survey tools for our local community planning process. Amendment No. 3 to Standard Agreement A-13554 allows staff to continue their collaboration with EVALCORP to produce two (2) additional annual and one (1) Three-Year PEI evaluation reports and further develop an evaluation infrastructure for MHSA PEI-funded services.
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 2020-21 Recommended Budget. The funds for this Agreement for FY 2021-22 will be included in the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2021-22 Requested 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, 755-1295
Approved by:
________________________Date:__________
Elsa M. Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachments:
Amendment No 3 is on file with Clerk of the Board
Amendment No 2 is on file with Clerk of the Board
Amendment No 1 is on file with Clerk of the Board
Agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board