Memorandum
Date: July 13th, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Todd Metcalf, M.P.A.
Behavioral Health Services Director
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 Agreement between the County of Lake and I.D.E.A. Consulting for Development and Implementation of an Organized Delivery System (ODS) for Substance Use Disorder Services for FY 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $50,000.00 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.
Executive Summary: Attached, for your approval, is the Agreement between the County of Lake and I.D.E.A. Consulting for Development and Implementation of an Organized Delivery System (ODS) for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services for FY 2021-22. These services include but are not limited to development of an individualized implementation plan for an ODS insuring compliance with state and federal guidelines detailed in the Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) ODS requirements and intergovernmental agreement for the provision and documentation of SUD services, development and support in implementation of a DMC-ODS Quality Management System and support in integrating SUD services with traditional mental health services. As this is a unique professional consultation service, it is in the public’s best interest to waive the formal bidding process.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: $50,000 Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
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 Agreement between the County of Lake and I.D.E.A. Consulting for Development and Implementation of an Organized Delivery System (ODS) for Substance Use Disorder Services for FY 2021-22 for a contract maximum of $50,000.00 and authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement.