Department
Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Requesting approval to renew existing contracts - Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, 22RFP0388A-CJC (D), Fulton County Behavioral Health Network with Grady Memorial Hospital d/b/a Grady Health System (Grady) in an amount not to exceed $12,620,456.89 to expand services to provide full-service operation and management of the Fulton County Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC). This action exercises the third of eight renewal options. Five renewal options remain. Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. (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 before 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: The County contracted with Grady Memorial Hospital d/b/a Grady Health System (Grady) to provide Behavioral Health Network services, effective January 1, 2023.
The County established the Behavioral Health Network to provide highly coordinated and person-centered services across a continuum of care; to provide expanded services to help the County drive towards its purpose to increase access to behavioral health services, to establish a countywide provider network, and to strengthen the experience of clients seeking behavioral health services. The County received an initial award in the amount of $5,688,919.00 to provide services from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, during which the Behavioral Health Crisis Center was under construction. An additional renewal request was approved of $3,792,613.00 to cover services from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, for a total contract amount of $9,481,532. The department received an additional $3,138,924.89 to support the contract renewal. The renewal request for $12,620,456.89 will maximize capacity at 24 beds and 16 observation chairs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Scope of Work: The Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) is an emergency behavioral healthcare alternative for adults that offers prompt action, gentle response, and effective support in a respectful and safe environment. The BHCC comprises three components to mitigate an individual's crisis that will include the following service components: (1) Crisis Service Center (CSC) with a peer led "Living Room"; (2) 16 Chair Temporary Observation Unit; and (3) 24 Bed Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU).
Community Impact: Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities will expand access to mental health and substance use crisis care to prevent suicide and to relieve the burden on regional emergency departments.
Department Recommendation: BHDD recommends approval
Project Implications: None
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
Contract Modification
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Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
Date |
Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
24-0016 |
1/10/2024 |
$5,688,919.00 |
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1st Renewal |
24-0450 |
6/26/2024 |
$3,792,613.00 |
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2nd Renewal |
25-0535 |
7/09/2025 |
$12,620,456.89 |
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3rd Renewal |
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$12,620,456.89 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$34,722,445.78 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $12,620,456.89
Prime Vendor: Grady Health System (Atlanta, GA)
Prime Status: Tier 2+ Provider (O.C.G.A. §37-2-6)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: $12,620,456.89 or 100.00%
Subcontractor: N/A
Total Contract Value: $12,620,456.89 or 100.00%
Total Certified Value: N/A
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement
Exhibit 2: Performance Evaluation
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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LaTrina Foster, Director, Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Contract Attached
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No
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$5,688,919.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$16,413,069.89 |
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This Request: |
$12,620,456.89 |
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TOTAL: |
$34,722,445.78 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
$12,620,456.89 |
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Cash |
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Match Required: |
NONE |
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In-Kind |
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Start Date: |
07/01/2025 |
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Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
12/31/2026 |
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Apply & Accept |
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Match Account $: |
NONE |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-755-BHC*: BHDD, Behavioral Health Crisis Ctr - $9,481,532.09
Funding Line 2:
100-755-8226-1160: General, BHDD, Professional Services - $3,138,924.80
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 7/1/2025 |
End Date: 12/31/2026 |
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Cost Adjustment: Click here to enter text. |
Renewal/Extension Terms: Five Options Remaining |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating:
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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7/1/2025 |
12/31/2026 |