TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Kristin Daniels, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Jennifer Hyde, Procurement Manager
FROM: Shelby Ball, Procurement Specialist
DATE: May 30, 2025
SUBJECT: First Extension and Amendment to Agreement for Mental Health Coordinator Services (RFP 2022060)
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BACKGROUND
On August 16, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners awarded RFP 2022060 for Mental Health Coordinator Services to Kate Priest, LCSW, LLC. The Coordinator provides as needed services for the first responders assigned to the Emergency Services Department. These include but are not limited to, implementation and management of a Behavior Health Access Program, disaster/incident response, and departmental policy review.
The initial term of the Agreement will expire on August 15, 2025, and there are two, two-year extensions available.
ANALYSIS
Staff has been satisfied with the service provided by Ms. Priest and would like to exercise the first renewal to the agreement.
Staff has also provided the Coordinator with equipment to use in the function of her position and would like to amend the Agreement to include a provision that these items be returned at the termination of the Agreement and that use of all items shall conform with County policies and procedures.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding, in the amount of $60,000, is budgeted and available in the Emergency Services District/Fire Rescue/Other Professional Services account, number 11412022-033190.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
August 16, 2022 award of RFP
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
Future extension available.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Public Safety
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
Unknown
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Board approve the first extension and amendment to the agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute it, after review and approval by the County attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.