DATE: June 20, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Susan L. Holt, Director of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Master Agreement with Driving Under the Influence and Drug Diversion Programs
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Make a finding that is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as A & J Social Services dba Special Services Community Center, Kings View, and Fresno County Hispanic Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc., are uniquely qualified to provide Driving Under the Influence and Penal Code 1000 Drug Diversion programs.
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a revenue Master Agreement for Driving Under the Influence and Penal Code 1000 Drug Diversion programs with A & J Social Services dba Special Services Community Center, Kings View, and Fresno County Hispanic Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc., effective July 1, 2023, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $510,330:
3. Authorize the Department of Behavioral Health Director, or designee, to review and make recommendation for approval or denial to the California Department of Health Care Services, requests by Driving Under the Influence and Drug Diversion Programs to increase participant fees.
REPORT
Approval of recommended actions will enable the Department of Behavioral Health (Department) to continue as the County Alcohol and Drug Administrator for Department of Health Services (DHCS)-licensed Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Programs and Board of Supervisors-approved Penal Code (PC) 1000 Drug Diversion programs and continue to be reimbursed for administrative and monitoring fees through a portion of participant fees with no Net County Cost. The programs follow specific Health and Safety Codes Sections 11836 through 11838, Penal Co...
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