DATE: June 24, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: John Zanoni, Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator
SUBJECT: Agreement with VMS Family Counseling Services, Professional Corporation
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34), determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a Suspension of Competition is warranted, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with VMS Family Counseling Services, Professional Corporation for an established vendor that understands the unique stressors associated with the law enforcement community; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with VMS Family Counseling Services, Professional Corporation for psychological services for Sheriff's Office employees and their families, effective July 1, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $785,000.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will allow VMS Family Counseling Services, Professional Corporation (VMS), to continue to provide psychological services to the Sheriff's Office personnel and their families. VMS has provided counseling services to the Sheriff's Office since July 2015, and VMS understands the unique stressors associated with law enforcement. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended actions are not approved, these professional services will not be provided to Sheriff's Office personnel and their families.
SUSPENSION OF COMPETITION/SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT:
The Sheriff's Office's request for a determination that an exception to the competitive bidding process is satisfied is consistent with AP 34, as the Sheriff's Office wants to maintain the continuity of care from VMS to keep care consistent with current patients. VMS understands the uni...
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