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 American Institutes for Research for Evaluation and Research Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with American Institutes for Research, for evaluation and research services, for the term of January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,474,506.
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BACKGROUND:
In July 2024, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support the department 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), Opioid Settlement Funds, AB109, SB43 Lanterman-Petris-Short Act expansion, National Committee for Quality Assurance standards and other needs as determined by BHRS. American Institutes for Research (AIR) submitted a proposal in response to the RFP. BHRS recommends for AIR to provide evaluation and research services based on their long, extensive, relevant, and demonstrated experience and knowledge with planning and evaluation services.
DISCUSSION:
AIR will provide needed reporting services for many BHRS programs. The agreement with AIR will also support the evaluation and reporting needs of the new MHSA Innovation pilot project, Adult Residential In-home Support Element, and for Opioid Settlement funds analysis.
The resolution contains the County's standard provisions allowing amendment of the County's fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
This agreement has been delayed due to prolonged contract negotiations with the provider.
The agreem...
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