REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of recommended proposal - Superior Court, 20RFP091520A-CJC, Medication- Assisted Treatment (MAT) Services in the amount, not to exceed, $80,000 with Grady Healthcare System. This request is primarily funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Services will be provided to clients of Fulton County Accountability Court Programs, who require evidence-based, medication assisted treatment, upon execution of this contract through September 30, 2021, with two (2) one year renewal options contingent on funding and the approval of the Board of Commissioners.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-374 and 102-375, all competitive sealed proposals shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
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: Having secured a Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) grant for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Superior Court Administration in cooperation with the Purchasing Department issued a Request for Proposal to provide medication-assisted treatment services for opioid addicted clients of Fulton County Accountability Court Programs. Superior Court Administration recommends approval of a contract with Grady Healthcare System as the selected vendor. This contract will expand and enhance the Program's capacity to treat clients with opioid addiction. Opioid addicted individuals require one of three medications commonly used to treat severe addiction: Methadone, Naltrexone...
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