DATE:
May 20, 2025
17
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS, SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENTS, AMENDMENT TO EXTEND AN EXISTING CONTRACT, AND AGREEMENTS WITH CALIFORNIA COUNTIES FOR RECIPROCAL YOUTH PLACEMENT (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Services provides a comprehensive array of mental health and substance use services to people of all ages. These services are delivered through County-operated programs and contracts with community service providers. Coordinated services are supported through review of electronic health record data and data archives. These services support some the region's most vulnerable populations, including individuals who are experiencing homelessness, individuals with justice involvement, and children and youth with complex behavioral health conditions.
If approved, today's actions would authorize competitive solicitations, single source procurements, an amendment to extend an existing contract, and authorize agreements with California counties as necessary to provide the fiscal mechanism for reciprocal placement of foster youth between counties.
Today's actions would support the continuation of critical work to advance the behavioral health continuum of care throughout San Diego County. In doing so, these actions would advance the County's vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all, specifically those communities and populations in San Diego County that have been historically left behind, as well as our ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San Diego vision of healthy, safe, and thriving communities. This will be accomplished by upholding practices that align with community priorities and improving transparency and trust while maintaining good fiscal management.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. In accordance with Section 401, Article XXIII of the County Administra...
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