DATE: June 21, 2022
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Susan Holt, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Master Leasing Agreement with RH Community Builders
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy Number 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as RH Community Builders is the owner of the housing units where the Department of Behavioral Health supportive housing tenants reside; and,
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with RH Community Builders to provide tenant lease and property management services for persons served by the Department of Behavioral Health, 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 $6,393,186.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions, which will enable RH Community Builders, LP (RHCB) to provide 68 master leased housing units and property management services at scattered sites for Department of Behavioral Health clients living with a serious mental illness (SMI) and experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. The agreement will be funded with Mental Health Services Act - Community Services and Supports (MHSA-CSS) funds, Realignment funds, and Client Rent. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. If your Board does not approve the recommended agreement, the Department will not be able to continue master lease housing services for persons living with an SMI who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
SUSPENSION OF COMPETITION/SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT:
The Department's request to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 is due to RHCB being the only vendor that can seamlessly provide master lease housing and pro...
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