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Item Title:Purchasing - RFQ# 18-037 Special Needs Diversionary Program (SNDP) Intensive In-Home Mental Health Services for the Juvenile Probation Department
Submitted By:Debra Carrejo, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
Subject:Approve the award of RFQ# 18-037 Special Needs Diversionary Program (SNDP) Intensive In-Home Mental Health Services for the Juvenile Probation Department to Pinnacle Social Services, LLC of El Paso, TX.  Purchasing approved recommendation on 9/5/2018. Funding is available in the following FY 19 accounts: GF-JPD-PROF SVC-GEN; PROJ HOPE – JUV MENTAL HEALTH CT 19 Grant (Pending receipt of grant); TJJD SPECIAL NEEDS DIV PROG 2019.
Background:

The County was seeking a qualified company to provide intensive in-home therapeutic, case management, and psychiatric services to families and assist them in becoming stable family units.

Solicitation Advertised:             July 1, 2018 and July 8, 2018

Solicitation Opened:                 August 2, 2018

Vendors Notified:                      91

Vendors Responding:               1

Contract Term:                          3-year with 2 additional 1-year terms; not to exceed 5 years

 

In accordance with statute 2254, qualifications were received and evaluated by a committee consisting of representatives from the County Juvenile Probation Department. The Purchasing Department staff facilitated the evaluation process.  Evaluation criteria included:

 

  • Description of how the organization will address, incorporate, and coordinate all components of the Scope of Work

  • Qualifications and Experience of the Therapist(s) and Case Manager(s), and Licensed Psychiatrist

  • Experience of the Organization (Service history with juvenile population, experience working with JPD/TJJD familiarity with SNDP and courts)

  • References

     

The evaluation was part of a two-step process.  The evaluation team reviewed, scored, and ranked the firm against the established criteria.  Although the only respondent, Pinnacle Social Service, LLP. El Paso, TX was reviewed as if there were multiple proposals and their submittal was determined to qualify for the award.  Their sealed pricing was opened and determined to be fair and reasonable.


Fiscal Impact:

Estimated Annual Fiscal Impact = $295,000      

 

Funds are available in the following FY 19 accounts:

 

1.      GF-JPD-PROF SVC-GEN

(COGF-1003-0000000-431-30-303000-368-00000-601107-)  = $131,624

 

2.      PROJ HOPE – JUV MENTAL HEALTH CT 19 Grant (Pending receipt of grant) = $113,016

 

3.      TJJD SPECIAL NEEDS DIV PROG 2019 (GTJJDM2019)

(COSG-7177-0002019-431-35-30300-0001-00000-600000-) = $50,360

Recommendation:Approve the award of RFQ# 18-037 Special Needs Diversionary Program (SNDP) Intensive In-Home Mental Health Services for the Juvenile Probation Department to Pinnacle Social Services, LLC of El Paso, TX.  Purchasing approved recommendation on 9/5/2018. Funding is available in the following FY 19 accounts: GF-JPD-PROF SVC-GEN; PROJ HOPE – JUV MENTAL HEALTH CT 19 Grant (Pending receipt of grant); TJJD SPECIAL NEEDS DIV PROG 2019.
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ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload Date
RFQ#18-0379/12/2018