DATE: June 21, 2022
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Susan Holt, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Agreement with Adele James Consulting Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Make a finding that it is in the best interest to waive the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual and extraordinary circumstances as Adele James Consulting Inc. provides unique training services consistent with the Department of Behavioral Health's needs and is the only vendor that can support this service; and,
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Adele James Consulting Inc. for diversity, equity, and inclusion foundational courses, effective July 1, 2022, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $278,800.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will add customized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) foundational training for Department of Behavioral Health personnel and contracted providers by Adele James Consulting Inc. (AJC). The recommended agreement will be funded with Mental Health Services Act - Workforce Education and Training (MHSA-WET), with no increase in Net County Cost. The annual cultural competence training is mandated for staff and stakeholders. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If your Board does not approve the recommended action, the Department will be out of compliance with DHCS Cultural Competence Plan Criterion 5.I.A, mandating that the county system shall require all staff and invite stakeholders to receive annual cultural competence training; Department of Mental Health Information Notice 10-17, Enclosure 1. The 2010 Cultural Competence Plan Requirements.
SUSPENSION OF COMPETITION
The Department's request to waive the competitive bidding process is consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 as AJC is the only vendor capable of providing the ...
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