SUBJECT
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Approve agreement & business associate agreement with Cove Behavioral Health, Inc. to provide Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Second Chance Program services. ($819,667.00 three-year expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Health and Human Services Division requested Procurement to solicit proposals from qualified firms for the implementation of a program that provides medication assisted treatment in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to help facilitate the successful reintegration of offenders returning to communities after a Polk County jail sentence. These services are being funded through the Department of Justice Second Chance Act grant to expand the Helping HANDS program with the intent to maintain long-term sobriety among clients.
Request for Proposal (RFP) 22-261, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Second Chance Program was issued, and one firm submitted a proposal. On June 7, 2022, the Board approved the Selection Committee’s recommendation and authorized staff to enter negotiations with Cove Behavioral Health, Inc. This agreement is a result of those negotiations.
The fixed fee amounts to be paid annually are as follows:
Years 1: $273,587.00
Years 2: $273,486.00
Year 3: $272,594.00
The term of this agreement will be for a 3-year time period. The total project cost is $819,667.00.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve agreements with Cove Behavioral Health, Inc. in regard to RFP 22-261, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Second Chance Program in the amount of $819,667.00.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funds are budgeted through the Department of Justice Second Chance Act grant.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Danielle Rose
Sr. Procurement Analyst
863.534.7593
Daniellerose@polk-county.net