Subject:
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First Amendment to the Agreement with KPMG, LLP for a project design to elevate the Adult Behavioral Health System.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the First Amendment to the Agreement with KPMG, LLP (KPMG) for a project design to elevate the Adult Behavioral Health System.
• This project consists of a 12-week, 4 phase engagement working collaboratively with local stakeholders to design an innovative adult behavioral health system that enhances access to care, service continuity, and best practice models to serve County residents
• The First Amendment is for an extension of ninety (90) days due to delays in meeting and coordinating with stakeholders attributed to COVID-19. The extension will allow time for stakeholder follow-up.
• The Board of County Commissioners (Board) awarded this contract in the amount of $464,742.00 on December 10, 2019. There is no fiscal impact associated with this Amendment.
Contract No. 190-0003-LI(PLU) in the amount of $464,742.00 through June 30, 2020.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
5.4 Strive to exceed customer expectations
Summary:
The First Amendment provides an extension due to current events impacting travel, meetings, and work plans, extending the Agreement through June 30, 2020.
Background/Explanation:
In 2018, the County processed 10,645 adult involuntary mental health examinations. Additionally, from May 2017 through November 2018, 1,266 substance abuse crisis holds related to the Marchman Act were accepted into the County jail with 490 Marchman Acts being diverted for medical reasons and transferred to an emergency room. Many of these high need clients revolve across systems, failing to engage and connect to services. The County continues to see an increase in Opioid related deaths and an increase in 911 transports related to suspected overdose.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this Amendment.
Total expenditure not to exceed: $464,742.00.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to authorize the First Amendment is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(2).
Staff Member Responsible:
Daisy Rodriguez, Director, Human Services
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing and Risk Management Division, Administrative Services
Partners:
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network
Florida Department of Children and Families
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Florida Department of Health in Pinellas
Pinellas Health and Behavioral Health Stakeholders
Pinellas Justice System Stakeholders
Pinellas Homeless Service Stakeholders
Attachments:
First Amendment