Memorandum
Date: May 12, 2020
To: Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Todd Metcalf, B.S.
Behavioral Health Services Administrator
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 Amendment No. 1 between the County of Lake and LocumTenens.com, LLC. for Telepsychiatry Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for an increase to the contract maximum to $390,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Executive Summary: During Fiscal Year 2019-20, LocumTenens.com, LLC. has sourced, screened and presented potential candidates that have provided psychiatric medication evaluations and medication management for Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) clients. As LCBHS does not have a psychiatrist on staff at this time, LocumTenens.com, LLC., is a necessary component in providing overall mental health care for Lake County Medi-Cal beneficiaries. As the need for providing this service for our clients has increased, the need for LocumTenens.com, LLC.’s services has also increased, requiring an increase to the existing Fiscal Year 2019-20 Agreement from $330,000 to $390,000.
As the services provided by LocumTenens.com, LLC. are very specialized in the field. LCBHS is 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.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: $330,000 Amount Budgeted: $1,662,391 Additional Requested: $60,000 Future Annual Cost: TBD
Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☒ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades
☐ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings
If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below:
Which exemption is being requested? 38.2
How long has Agreement been in place? Ongoing
When was purchase last rebid? N/A
Reason for request to waive bid? Unique nature of goods/services
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 Amendment No. 1 between the County of Lake and LocumTenens.com, LLC. for Telepsychiatry Services for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for an increase to the contract maximum to $390,000 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.