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MEMORANDUM
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Todd Metcalf
Interim Behavioral Health Director
DATE: February 14, 2017
SUBJECT: Agreement between County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for Substance Use Disorder Perinatal Program Services for Fiscal Year 2016-17
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for Substance Use Disorder Perinatal Program Services for Fiscal Year 2016-17.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Lake County Behavioral Health is required to make available substance abuse treatment to women of Lake County who are either pregnant or post-partum. These services, referred to as "perinatal services", are specifically designed to address the substance use issues related to this high risk population. Services include group and one-to-one treatment which is provided by certified substance abuse counselors. In addition, transportation will be provided as necessary and case management and childcare will be provided in a safe, welcoming, State certified setting. Lake County Behavioral Health is contracting with Redwood Community Services, Inc. to provide a perinatal program for Fiscal Year 2016-17.
We are requesting to waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services. Lake County Behavioral Health has contracted with Redwood Community Services, Inc. in the past and has confidence that they will be able to provide quality services in a meaningful and fiscally efficient manner.
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FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Contract Amount: $299,655
Amount Budgeted: $300,000
Additional Requested: N/A
Annual Cost (if planned for future years): N/A
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The amount budgeted for the Substance Use Disorders for Fiscal Year 2016-17 is $300,000 of which Lake County Behavioral Heal...
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