Subject:
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Statement of Work with Operation PAR, Inc. to continue providing contracted substance use services for the Pinellas County Health Program.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Sixth Statement of Work (SOW) to the Master Services Agreement with Operation PAR, Inc. (Operation PAR) to continue to provide contracted substance use services under the recurring funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Grant.
• The SOW is to continue to provide contracted substance use services for the Pinellas County Health Program for period of March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025. No match is required.
• The Board of County Commissioners previously approved the following items related to the program: Master Services Agreement for this HRSA grant funding and delegation of authority to the County Administrator for renewals and additional funding added to this Master Service Agreement on April 26, 2022 under item #22-0086A, the first amendment to Master Services Agreement and HCH Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Carryover allocation on February 14, 2023 under item #22-1299D, renewals on June 23, 2023 under item #23-0414D, FY23 HCH Carryover allocation on February 24, 2024 under item #23-1108D, second renewals on May 21, 2024 under item #24-0711A, First amendment to the Second Statement of Work and Carryover allocation on September 9, 2024 under item #24-0727D.
• Funding for the Sixth SOW in an amount not to exceed $319,521.00 is provided through Grant Award #H80CS00024. No match is required. The FY25 Adopted Budget includes $547,750.00 for this recurring grant.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need
2.4 Support programs that seek to prevent and remedy the causes of homelessness and move individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
The Sixth SOW is to continue to provide contracted substance use services for the Pinellas County Health Program for period of March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025.
In 2024, Operation PAR provided 156 unduplicated HCH health program clients substance use treatment including medicated assisted treatment to 118 individuals.
Background/Explanation:
The Pinellas County Health Program provides integrated primary and behavioral health care through on-site screening, assessment, and referral to behavioral health services. Operation PAR provides substance use services for the Pinellas County Health Program and is licensed to deliver all three FDA approved medications for opiate use disorder treatment, methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone (Vivitrol).
The program is funded with a combination of a recurring grant award from the HRSA and General Fund dollars to serve individuals experiencing homelessness. HRSA and LIP funding is allocated exclusively for clients experiencing homelessness.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for the SOW in an amount not to exceed $319,521.00 is provided through Grant Award #H80CS00024. No match is required. The FY25 Adopted Budget includes $547,750.00 for this grant, which is recurring. If the FY25 Budget does not include enough funding, a budget amendment may be requested.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Statement of Work was granted under Legistar file number # 22-0086A.
Staff Member Responsible:
Karen Yatchum, Director, Human Services
Partners:
Operation PAR, Inc.
HRSA
Florida Department of Health Pinellas County
Attachments:
Statement of Work