Department
Superior Court Administration
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of award without competition - Superior Court Administration, 21SS00019A-KM, Forensic Peer Support Services in the amount of $28,052.00 with Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, for the purposes of Forensic Peer support services for the Behavioral Health Treatment Court Program participants. This is 100% grant funded through the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (Grand Fund TX21) with no County match required. Effective upon BOC approval through June 30, 2022. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, and the Purchasing Department has determined there is only one source available for the required supply, service, or contraction item, the request shall be forwarded to the requests for approval of Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
Commission Districts Affected
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Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network will provide at least one Forensic Peer mentor to support participants in our Behavioral Health Treatment Court program. Forensic Peer Mentors provide support, linkage, and care coordination to promote the successful community reintegration of adults with behavioral health diagnoses returning to the community following incarceration. Forensic Peer Mentors have had personal lived experience with the criminal justice system. Forensic Peer Mentors are people living in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorder diagnoses and provide trauma-informed, culturally-competent direct services. Under this agreement, the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network would contract with the Fulton County Accountability Court to provide 20 hours per week of Forensic Peer Mentorship to the Behavioral Health Treatment Court Program participants. The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network will assume responsibility for administration and payroll, supplies, training, and equipment. The Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network will coordinate with Fulton County Accountability Court to develop a work schedule that meets the needs of the Program. The Peer Mentor will provide direct services to participants to include recovery meetings; problem solving, skills based, and psycho-educational groups; individual sessions; and case management support. The Peer Mentor will also maintain all paperwork and documentation required for the services provided. The Fulton County Superior Court Drug Court Program strengthens Fulton County’s commitment and support of Accountability/ Diversion Programs. The Superior Court recommends Board acceptance of this agreement.
Community Impact: The Georgia's Forensic Peer Mentoring Project, established in 2015, provides support, linkage, and care coordination to promote the successful community reintegration of adults with behavioral health diagnoses returning to the community following incarceration.
Department Recommendation: Recommends approval
Project Implications: None
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Contract Modification: New Procurement
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Not Applicable
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit 1: Sole Source Justification and Approval Form
Exhibit 3: Grant Award
Exhibit 4: Memorandum of Agreement
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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David Summerlin, Superior Court, Court Administrator, 404.612.4529
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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No
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$0.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$28,052 |
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TOTAL: |
$28,052 |
Grant Information Summary
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Cash |
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Match Required: |
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In-Kind |
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Approval to Award |
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Apply & Accept |
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Match Account $: |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-450-TX21-1160: Grants, Superior Courts-Administration, Professional Services-$28,052.00
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: Upon BOC approval |
End Date: 6/30/2022 |
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Cost Adjustment: N/A |
Renewal/Extension Terms: N/A |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating:
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
New Vendor
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