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File #: 25-0926    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Health and Human Services Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/5/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/3/2025 Final action:
Title: Request approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, 22RFP038A-CJC, Fulton County Behavioral Health Network in the total amount not to exceed $15,861,360.42 with (A) River Edge Behavioral Health Community Service Board (Macon, GA) in an amount not to exceed $4,208,688.44, to provide Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI), Core Adult Outpatient - Center for Health & Rehabilitation, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), DUI - North Fulton Service Center, Center for Health & Rehabilitation & South Fulton Service Center, Misdemeanor Mental Health Court (MMC); (B) Chris 180, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $3,855,412.74, to provide School Based Mental Health - 38 Fulton Schools, Text 4 Help, Core Child & Adolescent Outpatient - Adamsville & North Fulton, Clubhouse for Youth, Re-Entry - Fulton County Jail; (C) The Summit Counseling Center, Inc. (Johns Creek, GA) in an amount not to exceed $1,422,666.35, to provide School Based Men...
Attachments: 1. (A) RiverEdge - Contract Renewal Agreement, 2. (A) RiverEdge - Performance Evaluation, 3. (B) Chris180 - Contract Renewal Agreement, 4. (B) Chris180 - Performance Evaluation, 5. (C) Summit Counseling - Contract Renewal Agreement, 6. (C) Summit Counseling - Performance Evaluation, 7. (D) Grady - Contract Renewal Agreement, 8. (D) Grady - Performance Evaluation, 9. (E) GA Hope - Contract Renewal Agreement, 10. (E) GA Hope - Performance Evaluation, 11. (F) StepUp - Contract Renewal Agreement, 12. (F) Step Up on Second - Performance Evaluation

Department

Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities

 

Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)

title

 

Request approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, 22RFP038A-CJC, Fulton County Behavioral Health Network in the total amount not to exceed $15,861,360.42 with (A) River Edge Behavioral Health Community Service Board (Macon, GA) in an amount not to exceed $4,208,688.44, to provide Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI), Core Adult Outpatient - Center for Health & Rehabilitation, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), DUI - North Fulton Service Center, Center for Health & Rehabilitation & South Fulton Service Center, Misdemeanor Mental Health Court (MMC); (B) Chris 180, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $3,855,412.74, to provide School Based Mental Health - 38 Fulton Schools, Text 4 Help, Core Child & Adolescent Outpatient - Adamsville & North Fulton, Clubhouse for Youth, Re-Entry - Fulton County Jail; (C) The Summit Counseling Center, Inc. (Johns Creek, GA) in an amount not to exceed $1,422,666.35, to provide School Based Mental Health - 29 Fulton Schools; (D) Grady Memorial Hospital d/b/a Grady Health System (Grady) (Atlanta, GA) in an amount not to exceed $3,177,290.10, to provide Core Adult Outpatient - North Fulton Service Center & South Fulton Service Center, Re-Entry (Women on the Rise), SRU - Fulton County Jail; (E) Health Connect America (HCA) d/b/a Georgia Hope (Woodstock, GA) in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, to provide Core Child & Adolescent Outpatient - Oak Hill; and (F) Step Up on Second Street, Inc. (Decatur, GA) in an amount not to exceed $2,329,196.14, to provide Permanent Supportive Housing (250 units). This action exercises the third of nine renewal options. Six renewal options remain. Effective dates for contracts A, B, C, D, F: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.  Effective dates for contract E: January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.  (APPROVED)

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Requirement for Board Action
(Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)

In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.

 

Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)

Health and Human Services

 

Commission Districts Affected

All Districts                     

District 1                     

District 2                     

District 3                     

District 4                     

District 5                     

District 6                     


Is this a purchasing item?

Yes

 

Summary & Background:  This contract establishes a provider network by categorizing the various levels of services to afford an opportunity for multiple providers to engage within our continuum of care to help the County drive towards its purpose: to increase access to behavioral health services, establish a County-wide provider network, and strengthen the experience of clients seeking behavioral health services from Fulton County. Services under this contract will include a full array of mental health & substance use disorder treatment for children, and adolescents, evidenced based, outcome driven with the ability to deliver culturally competent care to all County residents. Based on Fulton County’s population, services should include considerations for special populations, including individuals who are justice-involved youth.  In addition to these critical services, the County desires to drive effective care coordination across its contracted network of providers, with a particular focus on individuals demonstrating elevated risk and/or transitioning between challenging environments.

 

Scope of Work: Attached.  

 

Community Impact: Provide community mental health and substance abuse services to individuals within Fulton County. 

 

Department Recommendation: Recommend the approval.

 

Project Implications: None

 

Community Issues/Concerns: none

 

Department Issues/Concerns: None

 

Contract Modification:

 

(a) River Edge Behavioral Health Community Service Board

Current Contract History

BOC Item

BOC Date

Dollar Amount

Original Award Amount

22-0827

11/02/2022

$4,170,754.27

1st Renewal

23-0946

12/20/2023

$4,208,688.44

2nd Renewal

24-0737

11/6/2024

$4,208,688.44

3rd Renewal

 

 

$4,676,798.09

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$17,264,929.24

  

(B) Chris 180, Inc

Current Contract HistoryBOC ItemBOC DateDollar Amount

 

 

 

Original Award Amount

22-0827

11/02/2022

$3,587,901.04

1st Renewal

23-0946

12/20/2023

$3,587,901.04

2nd Renewal

24-0737

11/6/2024

$4,862,424.68

3rd Renewal

 

 

$3,855,412.74

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$15,893,639.50

 

(C) The Summit Counseling Center, Inc.

Current Contract HistoryBOC ItemBOC DateDollar Amount

 

 

 

Original Award Amount

22-0827

11/02/2022

$924,054.53

1st Renewal

23-0946

12/20/2023

$924,054.53

2nd Renewal

24-0737

11/6/2024

$988,738.35

3rd Renewal

 

 

$1,422,666.35

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$4,259,513.76

 

 (D) Grady Memorial Hospital d/b/a Grady Health System (Grady)

Current Contract History

BOC Item

BOC Date

Dollar Amount

Original Award Amount

22-0827

11/02/2022

$2,969,430.00

1st Renewal

23-0946

12/20/2023

$2,969,430.00

2nd Renewal

24-0737

11/6/2024

$3,177,290.10

3rd Renewal

 

 

$3,177,290.10

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$12,293,440.20

 

(E) Health Connect America (HCA) d/b/a Georgia Hope

Current Contract HistoryBOC ItemBOC DateDollar Amount

 

 

 

Original Award Amount

22-0827

11/02/2022

$800,000.00

1st Renewal

23-0946

12/20/2023

$800,000.00

2nd Renewal

24-0737

11/6/2024

$800,000.00

3rd Renewal

 

 

$400,000.00

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$2,800,000.00

 

(F) Step Up on Second Street, Inc.

Current Contract HistoryBOC ItemBOC DateDollar Amount

 

 

 

Original Award Amount

22-0827

11/02/2022

$935,113.96

1st Renewal

23-0946

12/20/2023

$873,336.96

2nd Renewal

24-0737

11/6/2024

$934,470.55

3rd Renewal

 

 

$2,329,196.14

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$5,072,117.61

 

Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)

Contract Value:                                           $15,861,360.42                     

 

(A)

Contract Value:                                          $4,676,798.09                                                               

Prime Vendor:                                           River Edge

Prime Status:                                          Non-Profit 

Location:                                                                Macon, Georgia

County:                                                               Bibb County

Prime Value:                                           $4,676,798.09  or 100.00%

 

Total Contract Value:                      $4,676,798.09 or 100.00%

Total Non-Profit Value:                     $4,676,798.09 or 100.00%

 

(B) 

Contract Value:                                           $3,855,412.74

Prime Vendor:                                           Chris 180

Prime Status:                                          Non-Profit 

Location:                                                                Atlanta, Georgia

County:                                                               Fulton County

Prime Value:                                           $3,855,412.74 or 100.00%

 

Total Contract Value:                      $3,855,412.74 or 100.00%

Total Non-Profit Value:                     $3,855,412.74 or 100.00%

 

 (C)

Contract Value:                                          $1,422,666.35

Prime Vendor:                                           Summit Counseling

Prime Status:                                          Non-Profit 

Location:                                                                Johns Creek, Georgia

County:                                                               Fulton County

Prime Value:                                           $1,422,666.35 or 100.00%

 

Total Contract Value:                      $1,422,666.35 or 100.00%

Total Non-Profit Value:                     $1,422,666.35 or 100.00%

 

 (D)

Contract Value:                                          $3,177,290.10

Prime Vendor:                                           Grady Memorial Hospital/dba

                                                                                    Grady Health System

Prime Status:                                          Tier2 +Provider (O.C.G.A)

Location:                                                                Atlanta, Georgia

County:                                                               Fulton County

Prime Value:                                           $3,177,290.10 or 100.00%

 

Total Contract Value:                      $3,177,290.10 or 100.00%

Total Certified Value:                     $0.00 or 100.00%

 

 (E)

Contract Value:                                          $400,000.00

Prime Vendor:                                           Health Connect America (HCA) dba Georgia Hope

Prime Status:                                          Non-Profit

Location:                                                                Woodstock, Georgia

County:                                                               Fulton County

Prime Value:                                           $400,000.00 or 100.00%

 

Total Contract Value:                      $400,000.00 or 100.00%

Total Non-Profit Value:                     $400,000.00 or 100.00%

 

 (F)

Contract Value:                                          $2,329,196.14

Prime Vendor:                                           Step Up on Second Street, Inc.,

Prime Status:                                          Non-Profit

Location:                                                                Decatur, Georgia

County:                                                               DeKalb County

Prime Value:                                           $2,329,196.14 or 100.00%

 

Total Contract Value:                      $2,329,196.14 or 100.00%

Total Non-Profit Value:                     $2,329,196.14 or 100.00%

 

Grand Contract Value:                     $15,861,360.42 or 100.00                     

 

Exhibits Attached

Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreements

Exhibit 2: Performance Evaluations

Exhibit 3: Contract Renewal Evaluation Form

 

Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
title

Ashley Edwards, Executive Assistant, Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities 404-316-4901

 

Contract Attached
title

Yes


Previous Contracts

title

Yes

 

Total Contract Value

Original Approved Amount:

$13,387,253.76

Previous Adjustments:

$27,022,008.05

This Request:

$15,861,360.42

TOTAL:

$56,270,622.27



Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

100-755-8231-1160: General Fund, BHDD, Professional Services-  $10,183,281.33

Funding Line 2:

100-755-8258-1160: General Fund, BHDD, Professional Services - $4,833,734.09

Funding Line 3:

461-755-CY26-1160: Grants, BHDD, Professional Services - $400,000.00

Funding Line 4:

461-755-EDA2-1160: Grants, BHDD,  Professional Services - $444,345.00

 

 

Key Contract Terms

Start Date  01/01/2026

End Date for Contracts: A, B, C, D, F 12/31/2026

 

End Date for Contract: E 6/30/2026

Cost Adjustment

Renewal/Extension Terms: Six renewal options remain


Overall Contractor Performance Rating:

A)                     River Edge Behavioral Health Community Service Board

B)                     Chris 180, Inc.

C)                     The Summit Counseling Center, Inc.

D)                     Grady Memorial Hospital d/b/a Grady Health System (Grady)

E)                     Health Connect America (HCA) d/b/a Georgia Hope

F)                     Step Up on Second Street, Inc.

 

Would you select/recommend this vendor again?

Yes

 

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