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
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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 ...
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