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CONSENT Staff finds Nursing Events Management Productions to be non -responsible, as defined in the Purchasing Manual, as they do not have "the capability in all respects to fully perform the contract requirements... as determined by the County." In addition to the lack of licensure, their submitted expertise is in youth mental health first aid, and not applicable to the Department's needs. A selection committee comprised of Dave Johnson, Director, Emergency Services Department, Steve Greer, Battalion Chief, Thomas Schilling, Lieutenant, and Dustin Hawkins, Chaplain/Lieutenant met to discuss the proposals, and determined Kate Priest, LCSW LLC dba Heartspace Counseling ("Heartspace") to meet or exceed the requirements of the RFP. The provider has worked with other local agencies in the development of their BHAPs, and has completed courses, certifications, and registrations specific to the needs of firefighters and paramedics. FUNDING: Expenses incurred for mental health coordinator services are budgeted and available for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 in the amount of $15,000 in the Emergency Services District/Fire Rescue/Other Professional Services account (11412022-033190). The annual cost for FY 2022/2023 is $60,000. There is $40,000 budgeted for FY 2022/2023, therefore a budget amendment may be necessary next fiscal year to cover the shortfall. Description Account Amount Emergency Services District/Fire Rescue/Other Professional Services 11412022-033190 $15,000 (FY 21/22) $60,000 (FY 22/23) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board award the mental health coordinator services to Kate Priest, LCSW LLC dba Heartspace Counseling, approve the sample agreement, and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement after the County Attorney has approved it as to form and legal sufficiency. ATTACHMENT Sample Agreement FIN