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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170594.tiffDEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PO Box A Website: www.co.weld.co.us Administration and Public Assistance (970) 352-1551 Fax Number (970) 353-5215 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners and Trevor Jiricek, General Services Director FROM: Judy A. Griego, Department of Human Services Director DATE: March 30, 2017 RE: Vocational Assessment RFP — B1700036 Upon review of the two bids submitted through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for Vocational Assessments with the Department of Human Services (DHS), we recommend accepting both bids and entering into contracts with both vendors, North Range Behavioral Health and Transitions Psychology Group, LLC. Using both vendors will ensure access and opportunity for DHS eligible recipients to receive appropriate services. We will utilize an initial review period, beginning with fully executed contracts through June 30, 2018 to evaluate performance and effectiveness of both vendors and provide recommendations which may include an additional RFP in 2018. North Range Behavioral Health (NRBH): • Physical locations in Greeley and Ft. Lupton. • Medicaid eligible provider and a strong mental health community partner. • Participants already receiving services through NRBH, will benefit from the continuity of service. • Non -licensed Vocational Specialists work in collaboration with a Mental Health Professional to perform Vocational Assessments at $110 per assessment. • A written report is provided within four business days of assessment. Transitions Psychology Group, LLC: • Long-term presence in the Greeley area but lacks a presence in South County. • Medicaid eligible provider. • Demonstrated skill and experience performing Vocational Assessments for DHS participants. • Vocational Assessments are conducted by Master's or Doctoral level therapists at $125 per assessment. • A written report is provided within two working days of assessment. cc: Jamie Ulrich, Deputy Director Tami Grant, Employment Services Division Head LIJ3 020/7, o 6"1/L NEoa 6I WELD COUNTY PURCHASING 1150 O Street Room 107, Greeley CO 80631 E -Mail: mwalters(a�co.weld.co.us E-mail: reverettRco.weld.co.us Phone: (970) 356-4000, Ext 4222 or 4223 Fax: (970) 336-7226 DATE OF BID: February 22, 2017 REQUEST FOR: VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS & COUNSELING DEPARTMENT: HUMAN SERVICES DEPT BID NO: #B1700036 PRESENT DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2017 APPROVAL DATE: MARCH 13, 2017 (MOVE TO MARCH 27', 2017) MOVE TO APRIL 3R°) VENDORS NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 1300 NORTH 17TH AVENUE GREELEY CO 80631 TRANSITIONS PSYCHOLOGY GROUP LLC 7251 20TH ST, M-2 GREELEY CO 80634 **The initial contract period shall commence on approximately April 1, 2017, so long as both parties are satisfied. The agreement will be for a period of three years. However, the agreement must be renewed by both parties, in writing, on an annual basis. The bids are being reviewed by Human Services Dept at this time. c,2 / 7 4.--911 UvFe? Hello