Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Jei Africa, Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Subject: Agreement with RDA Consulting, SPC for Mental Health Services Act Planning, Evaluation and Technical Assistance Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with RDA Consulting, SPC for Mental Health Services Act planning, evaluation, and technical assistance services, for the term of January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $526,273.
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BACKGROUND:
In July 2024, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support the division with planning and evaluation services, with a focus on assessing the quality and impact of services, utilization and need of mental health and substance use services in San Mateo County and supporting planning and reporting of legislative requirements under the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Proposition 1, and other needs as determined by BHRS. RDA Consulting, SPC submitted a proposal in response to the RFP. BHRS recommends for RDA Consulting, SPC to provide evaluation and research services based on their long extensive relevant and demonstrated experience and knowledge with planning and evaluation services.
Additionally, in August 2024, BHRS released an RFP to provide planning and implementation technical assistance services, specifically to transition from the current MHSA to the Proposition 1 - Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA). RDA Consulting, SPC submitted a proposal in response to this RFP. BHRS recommends RDA Consulting, SPC to support a comprehensive planning process in partnership with diverse communities and stakeholders and to develop the required BHSA Three-Year Integrated Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-29.
DISCUSSION:
RDA Consulting, SPC has provided MHSA evaluation, technical ...
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