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MEMORANDUM
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Todd Metcalf
Behavioral Health Administrator
DATE: August 28, 2018
SUBJECT: (a) 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; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc. for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for the amount of $50,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc. for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc. operates multiple facilities including Adult Residential Facilities and Skilled Nursing Facilities. Vista Pacifica Center is a 108 bed locked Institution for Mental Disease (IMD) facility with a Special Treatment Program (STP). The center has two separate units, one housing 48 bed for young adults and one housing 60 beds for the geropsych. This facility employs Master level Primary Counselors and Bachelor level Mental Health Counselors which is unique in most STP programs. Vista Pacifica Convalescent is a 49 bed secured SNF for the geropsych with behaviors and medical issues. This facility employs a Master’s level Behavioral Specialist to work with the residents and staff.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
Contract Amount: $50,000
Amount Budgeted: $300,000
FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The total amount budgeted for Skilled Nursing Facilities for Fiscal Year 2018-19 is $300,000 of which Lake County Behavioral Health is requesting approval of the Agreement with Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc. for FY 2018-19 for a contract maximum of $50,000.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A
Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: (a) 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; and (b) Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc. for Adult Residential Support Services and Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for the amount of $50,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.