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* The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer *
County of Fresno
INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Facilities • Fleet • Graphics • Purchasing • Security • Technology
PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT
Agreement Number P-22-073
February 24, 2022
Brain Wise Solutions Group Inc
1300 W. Shaw Ave Suite 121
Fresno, Ca 93710
The County of Fresno (County) hereby contracts with Brain Wise Solutions Group Inc (Contractor) to provide
training for professionals who work with at-risk youth for substance use disorders in accordance with the text
of this agreement, Attachment “A”, County of Fresno Request for Proposal No: 22-022 and the attached
contractors response to County of Fresno Request for Proposal No: 22-022 by this reference made a part
hereof.
TERM: This Agreement shall become effective February 23, 2022 and shall remain in effect through
December 31, 2022.
MINIMUM ORDERS: Unless stated otherwise there shall be no minimum order quantity. The County
reserves the right to increase or decrease orders or quantities.
CONTRACTOR'S SERVICES: Contractor shall perform the services as described in Attachment “A”
attached, at the rates set forth in Attachment “A”.
ORDERS: Orders will be placed on an as-needed basis by The County of Fresno Department of Behavioral
Health under this contract.
PRICES: Prices shall be firm for the contract period. Any pricing changes which may take place during the
life of the contract must be submitted in writing to the County of Fresno Purchasing Manager and received no
less than thirty (30) days prior to becoming effective.
MAXIMUM: In no event shall services performed and/or fees paid under this Agreement be in excess of One
Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00).
ADDITIONAL ITEMS: The County reserves the right to negotiate additional items to this Agreement as
deemed necessary. Such additions shall be made in writing and signed by both parties.
DELIVERY: The F.O.B. Point shall be the destination within the County of Fresno. All orders shall be
delivered complete as specified. All orders placed before Agreement expiration shall be honored under the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
DEFAULT: In case of default by Contractor, the County may procure the articles/services from another
source and may recover the loss occasioned thereby from any unpaid balance due the Contractor or by any
other legal means available to the County. The prices paid by County shall be considered the prevailing
market price at the time such purchase is made. Inspection of deliveries or offers for delivery, which do not
meet specifications, will be at the expense of Contractor.
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INVOICING: An itemized invoice shall be sent to requesting County department in accordance with invoicing
instructions included in each order referencing this Agreement. The Agreement number must appear on all
shipping documents and invoices. Invoice terms shall be Net 45 Days.
INVOICE TERMS: Net forty-five (45) days from the receipt of invoice.
TERMINATION: The County reserves the right to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written
notice to the Contractor. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall be paid for satisfactory
services or supplies provided to the date of termination.
LAWS AND REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall comply with all laws, rules and regulations whether they
be Federal, State or municipal, which may be applicable to Contractor's business, equipment and personnel
engaged in service covered by this Agreement.
AUDITS AND RETENTION: Terms and conditions set forth in the agreement associated with the purchased
goods are incorporated herein by reference. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain in good and legible
condition all books, documents, papers, data files and other records related to its performance under this
contract. Such records shall be complete and available to Fresno County, the State of California, the federal
government or their duly authorized representatives for the purpose of audit, examination, or copying during
the term of the contract and for a period of at least three years following the County's final payment under the
contract or until conclusion of any pending matter (e.g., litigation or audit), whichever is later. Such records
must be retained in the manner described above until all pending matters are closed.
LIABILITY: The Contractor agrees to:
Pay all claims for damage to property in any manner arising from Contractor's operations under this
Agreement.
Indemnify, save and hold harmless, and at County's request defend the County, its officers, agents and
employees from any and all claims for damage or other liability, including costs, expenses (including
attorney’s fees and costs), causes of action, claims or judgments resulting out of or in any way connected
with Contractor's performance or failure to perform by Contractor, its agents, officers or employees under this
Agreement, and from any and all costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and costs), damages,
liabilities, claims, and losses occurring or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or
damaged by the performance, or failure to perform, of Contractor, its officers, agents, or employees under
this Agreement.
INSURANCE: Without limiting the COUNTY's right to obtain indemnification from CONTRACTOR or any
third parties, CONTRACTOR, at its sole expense, shall maintain in full force and effect, the following
insurance policies or a program of self-insurance, including but not limited to, an insurance pooling
arrangement or Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) throughout the term of the Agreement:
A.Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits of not less than Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence and an annual aggregate of Four Million Dollars
($4,000,000.00). This policy shall be issued on a per occurrence basis. County may require specific
coverage including completed operations, product liability, contractual liability, Explosion-Collapse-
Underground, fire legal liability or any other liability insurance deemed necessary because of the nature
of the contract.
B.Automobile Liability: Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with limits of not less than One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury and for property damages. Coverage should
include any auto used in connection with this Agreement.
C.Professional Liability: If Contractor employs licensed professional staff, (e.g., Ph.D., R.N., L.C.S.W.,
M.F.C.C.) in providing services, Professional Liability Insurance with limits of not less than One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) annual aggregate.
D.Worker's Compensation: A policy of Worker's Compensation insurance as may be required by the
California Labor Code.
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Additional Requirements Relating to Insurance:
Contractor shall obtain endorsements to the Commercial General Liability insurance naming the County of
Fresno, its officers, agents, and employees, individually and collectively, as additional insured, but only
insofar as the operations under this Agreement are concerned. Such coverage for additional insured shall
apply as primary insurance and any other insurance, or self-insurance, maintained by County, its officers,
agents and employees shall be excess only and not contributing with insurance provided under Contractor's
policies herein. This insurance shall not be cancelled or changed without a minimum of thirty (30) days
advance written notice given to County.
Contractor hereby waives its right to recover from County, its officers, agents, and employees any amounts
paid by the policy of worker’s compensation insurance required by this Agreement. Contractor is solely
responsible to obtain any endorsement to such policy that may be necessary to accomplish such waiver of
subrogation, but Contractor’s waiver of subrogation under this paragraph is effective whether or not
Contractor obtains such an endorsement.
Within Thirty (30) days from the date Contractor signs and executes this Agreement, Contractor shall provide
certificates of insurance and endorsement as stated above for all of the foregoing policies, as required
herein, to the County of Fresno, Department of Behavioral Health, Contracts Division – SUD Services,
3133 N. Millbrook Ave., Fresno, CA 93703stating that such insurance coverage have been obtained and
are in full force; that the County of Fresno, its officers, agents and employees will not be responsible for any
premiums on the policies; that such Commercial General Liability insurance names the County of Fresno, its
officers, agents and employees, individually and collectively, as additional insured, but only insofar as the
operations under this Agreement are concerned; that such coverage for additional insured shall apply as
primary insurance and any other insurance, or self-insurance, maintained by County, its officers, agents and
employees, shall be excess only and not contributing with insurance provided under Contractor's policies
herein; and that this insurance shall not be cancelled or changed without a minimum of thirty (30) days
advance, written notice given to County. Certificates of Insurance are to include the contract number at
the top of the first page.
In the event Contractor fails to keep in effect at all times insurance coverage as herein provided, the County
may, in addition to other remedies it may have, suspend or terminate this Agreement upon the occurrence of
such event.
All policies shall be with admitted insurers licensed to do business in the State of California. Insurance
purchased shall be purchased from companies possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. rating of A FSC VII or
better.
COMING ON COUNTY PROPERTY TO DO WORK: Contractor agrees to provide maintain and furnish
proof of Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $500,000 per occurrence.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: In performance of the work, duties and obligations assumed by Contractor
under this Agreement, it is mutually understood and agreed that Contractor, including any and all of
Contractor's officers, agents, and employees will at all times be acting and performing as an independent
contractor, and shall act in an independent capacity and not as an officer, agent, servant, employee, joint
venturer, partner, or associate of the County. Furthermore, County shall have no right to control or supervise
or direct the manner or method by which Contractor shall perform its work and function. However, County
shall retain the right to administer this Agreement so as to verify that Contractor is performing its obligations
in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof. Contractor and County shall comply with all applicable
provisions of law and the rules and regulations, if any, of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over
matters the subject thereof.
Because of its status as an independent contractor, Contractor shall have absolutely no right to employment
rights and benefits available to County employees. Contractor shall be solely liable and responsible for
providing to, or on behalf of, its employees all legally-required employee benefits. In addition, Contractor
shall be solely responsible and save County harmless from all matters relating to payment of Contractor's
employees, including compliance with Social Security, withholding, and all other regulations governing such
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matters. It is acknowledged that during the term of this Agreement, Contractor may be providing services to
others unrelated to the County or to this Agreement.
NON-ASSIGNMENT: Neither party shall assign, transfer or sub-contract this Agreement nor their rights or
duties under this Agreement without the written consent of the other party.
AMENDMENTS: This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the Contractor and the County
with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous negotiations, proposals, commitments,
writings, advertisements, publications, Request for Proposals, Bids and understandings of any nature
whatsoever unless expressly included in this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any and all terms set
forth in Contractor's invoice. This Agreement may be amended only by written addendum signed by both
parties.
INCONSISTENCIES: In the event of any inconsistency in interpreting the documents which constitute this
Agreement, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order of priority: (1) the
text of this Agreement (excluding Attachment "A", County's Request for Proposal No. 22-022 and the
Contractor's Proposal in response thereto); (2) Attachment "A"; (3) the County's Request for Proposal No.
22-022 and (4) the Contractor's Proposal made in response to County's Request for Proposal No. 22-022.
GOVERNING LAWS: This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and enforced under the laws of the
State of California. Venue for any action shall only be in County of Fresno.
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES: The parties agree that this Agreement may be executed by electronic
signature as provided in this section.
A.An “electronic signature” means any symbol or process intended by an individual signing this Agreement
to represent their signature, including but not limited to (1) a digital signature; (2) a faxed version of an
original handwritten signature; or (3) an electronically scanned and transmitted (for example by PDF
document) of a handwritten signature.
B.Each electronic signature affixed or attached to this Agreement (1) is deemed equivalent to a valid
original handwritten signature of the person signing this Agreement for all purposes, including but not
limited to evidentiary proof in any administrative or judicial proceeding, and (2) has the same force and
effect as the valid original handwritten signature of that person.
C.The provisions of this section satisfy the requirements of Civil Code section 1633.5, subdivision (b), in
the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (Civil Code, Division 3, Part 2, Title 2.5, beginning with section
1633.1).
D.Each party using a digital signature represents that it has undertaken and satisfied the requirements of
Government Code section 16.5, subdivision (a), paragraphs (1) through (5), and agrees that each other
party may rely upon that representation.
This Agreement is not conditioned upon the parties conducting the transactions under it by electronic means
and either party may sign this Agreement with an original handwritten signature.
Please acknowledge your acceptance by returning all pages of this Agreement to my office via email or
USPS.
Please refer any inquiries in this matter to Erin Jones, Purchasing Analyst, at 559-600-7120 or
ejones@fresnocountyca.gov
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FOR THE COUNTY OF FRESNO
Gary E. Cornuelle
Purchasing Manager
333 W. Pontiac Way
Clovis, CA 93612
GEC:EJ
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CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE:
Company:
Type of Entity:
Individual Limited Liability Company
Sole Proprietorship Limited Liability Partnership
Corporation General Partnership
Address City State Zip
TELEPHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS
Print Name &
Title: Print Name & Title:
Signature: Signature:
ACCOUNTING USE ONLY
ORG No.: 56302081
Account No.: 7295
Requisition No.: 5632210038
(09/2021)
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ATTACHMENT "A"
Scope of Work
The County of Fresno on behalf of the Department of Behavioral Health is Contracted
Services Division-Substance Use Disorder Services (DBH-SUD Services) is contracting with
Brain Wise to provide the following training for professionals who work with at-risk youth that
will help them:
•Identify youth at risk of substance use or abuse
•Support the professionals with skills intended to engage the youth and link
them to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services as appropriate
•Develop communication strategies and skills that will enable the
professionals to engage at-risk youth
The training will be structured with a “Train the Trainer” approach and be intended for
professionals who work with youth ages 12-20 in various school, law enforcement,
community, or justice related settings. The training and materials that are developed will be
used by DBH and non-DBH professionals at DBH discretion on an ongoing basis beyond the
term of the resulting service agreement.
Services Start and End Dates
The development of the training materials will start upon execution of the service agreement
which is expected to be March 2022. The trainings and all related activities will have to be
completed and expensed by December 31, 2022. DBH will help to coordinate as needed with
various agencies to identify training dates, times and locations for those professionals and
agencies that would like to participate. Brain Wise is expected to collaborate in the process of
identifying partners or agencies that would benefit from the training as well as tailoring the
trainings to incentivize those agencies to participate.
Target Population
The training is intended for professionals who work in the educational, justice, and social
service fields and have regular contact with youth ages 12-20 in at risk environments. The
professionals will have different educational backgrounds and experiences and encounter
youth in different settings and circumstances.
The youth they work with may be in junior high school, high school, or college. Participants
are expected to have different perspectives regarding SUD and may not be familiar with the
services available.
The professionals may include staff from various agencies and backgrounds such as:
•Teachers
•Counselors
•Social workers/psychologists/therapists
•Administrative Staff
•Security/School Resource Officers
•School Support Staff/Paraprofessionals
•Probation Officers
•Nurses
•University/college program staff
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• Co-curricular activities and program staff
Location of Trainings
Brain Wise will work with DBH and local participating schools/agencies to determine training
sites. Brain Wise must be prepared to provide the trainings both virtually through the use of
online meeting platforms or in-person. Brain Wise may use their own meeting platforms to
host the trainings. In person trainings will only occur if it is in the best interest of the
professionals receiving the training and safety protocols must be in place. The trainings will
be provided during times most accessible to the target population. For educational
professionals, DBH may work with schools to coordinate the trainings during “buy back”
days, professional development days, after school, or during any block of time that will not
disrupt daily instructional time.
Description of Services
Brain Wise will develop and provide trainings targeting educational professionals that would
help them identify at-risk youth (ages 12-20) and link those youth to the appropriate SUD
treatment programs. Trainings should follow a “train the trainer” approach that would help
professionals develop the necessary skills, learn the material and allow them to return to their
agency/school to conduct trainings with their peers. A second, shorter training will be
developed and provided by Brain Wise directly to professional staff.
Brain Wise will work with DBH to develop training and outreach materials that will be
provided to the professional staff. Brain Wise will partner with DBH to determine what the
materials will look like and what information will be included. All materials will be available to
be reproduced by the participating agencies and professional staff. The materials and
training curriculum should be structured in a way that promotes best practices for working
with youth and can be applied in various settings.
Trainings should include:
• Motivational interviewing techniques and skills that help professionals
support and encourage youth through the process of linking to SUD
services
• Exploration of the impact of trauma for youth with substance use disorders
• Incorporation of resiliency and how strengths-based responses to
substance use disorders can have a positive impact on youth.
• Best practices for incorporating the youth’s parents/caregivers in the
process with consideration to confidentiality restrictions.
• Best practices on how to approach parents/caregivers in the discussion in
a way that supports the youth.
• Indicators to look for when identifying youth who may need SUD services
• An overview of what SUD services consists of including the services which are
available to youth.
o DBH will assist to ensure that available services are described and provided to professional staff.
o Eligibility requirements including any potential costs incurred for any
treatment rendered.
o Eligibility requirements for Minor Consent
• A basic understanding of confidentiality as it applies to SUD treatment.
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•Explanation that not all referrals to treatment will result in admission to treatment
programs
o All youth must meet medical necessity to be admitted fortreatment based on American Society of Addiction Medicine
(ASAM) criteria
•Outreach materials that provide information about how to access
services and tips on how to engage youth or find more information
o Examples include informational one-pagers or Index cards
•Consistency with Department of Health Care Services Youth Treatment Guidelines
o https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/individuals/Documents/Youth_Treatment_Guidelines
_2002.pdf
•Adherence to Substance Abuse Block Grant rules and regulations
o https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/Documents/SABG%20Policy%20Manual/SABG_Policy_ Manual_V1.pdf - (SABG Policy Manual)
o https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/behavioral-
health/home/for-providers/contract- providers/substance-use-
disorder-providers (refer to SABG Agreement 17-94127 and its
related amendments which can be found on our DBH provider
page).
o Brain Wise is expected to be monitored annually for the duration
of the resulting agreement. Brain Wise must cooperate with DBH
and meet annual monitoring requirements as stated under SABG
rules and regulations.
•Culturally and linguistically appropriate subject matter for participants
with respect to the unique demographics of Fresno County.
•Delivered with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion and how those
concepts can be tied to the efficacy of the linkage and referral process.
Additionally,
•Brain Wise must be familiar with Fresno County and its unique population
and demographic makeup. Brain Wise will have experience working in
Fresno County or have conducted work for local agencies in the past; and
•Trainings must align with DBH’s Guiding Principles of Care
(attached as Exhibit A) where applicable.
•DBH supports the use of persons with lived experience to be
included in the development of delivery of the training, as
appropriate.
•Brain Wise will work with DBH to leverage any existing work or resources to avoid
duplicating efforts.
Brain Wise will develop two versions of the trainings should be developed. One version
should be approximately a half day (approximately 4 hours) “train the trainer” approach
which can cover the topics in more depth. A minimum of 6 total 4-hour trainings must be
scheduled and provided. A second shorter one-hour version will also be developed and
conducted by Brain Wise that can be provided to professional staff. A minimum of 10, one-
hour trainings must be scheduled and provided, Trainings may be tailored to each
population being trained to ensure that it is meaningful and applicable to their work. DBH
encourages Brain Wise to develop a training that is interactive. Trainings should be
developed with knowledge, skill, and value components in mind.
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Train the Trainer (4-hour training)
This training should include a short module on how to train or act in a training capacity to
build those skills for any professional who may be unfamiliar with leading trainings. It will
cover the curriculum/training developed by Brain Wise in-depth and allow participants to ask
questions that will help them understand the subject matter and how to communicate it in an
effective manner. The training will provide all materials to participants that they will need to
learn the training as well as materials that they can reproduce to conduct trainings on their
own with their peers. Brain Wise should expect to provide a minimum 6 Train the Trainer
trainings over the course of the service contract which will end by December 31, 2022. Each
training should be structured for a capacity of approximately 20 individuals per training.
One Hour Training
Brain Wise will also be responsible for preparing and conducting a one-hour training that will
be provided to professionals via an online platform or in-person (if necessary). The one-hour
training should include elements of the training described in this request for proposals that
will help provide a basic level of understanding of how to use motivational interviewing
techniques to link at-risk youth to SUD services as well as what services are available to
youth, how to communicate/engage parents, confidentiality restrictions, and what to expect
once a youth is connected with SUD services. Brain Wise will be responsible for conducting
these trainings for professionals that cannot participate in the Train the Trainer setting but
would benefit from learning basic skills to engage youth and linking them to SUD services.
Brain Wise should expect to provide a minimum 6 and maximum of 10 one-hour trainings
over the course of the service contract which will end by December 31, 2022. Brain Wise will
develop a video of the one-hour training for DBH to present and use for at its discretion for
various trading formats.
Outreach Materials
Brain Wise will work with DBH to develop training and outreach materials that will be
provided to the professional staff. Brain Wise will partner with DBH to determine what the
materials will look like and what information will be included. The materials should be in the
form of a one-pager or other easy to distribute format and include details about DBH and its
SUD services. The materials and designs will become the property of the County of Fresno
and be made available to be reproduced at no cost by DBH or any of its partners for
distribution to various professionals. Brain Wise will be responsible for producing copies of
each of the outreach materials for participants in both the Train the Trainer and one-hour
training series which can be mailed to DBH or the participants for distribution. Following the
trainings, the designs will be provided to DBH and training participants who will reproduce
them for future trainings or campaigns.
Staffing
Staff positions funded for this project should be eligible to participate in federally funded
programs. Staff should have a professional background in the public health, behavioral
health, educational, youth development, or closely related fields.
Outcomes/Goals
For each training, Brain Wise, in partnership with DBH, will conduct a pre and post training
survey that will evaluate the effectiveness of the training. The results of each training will be
incorporated to the extent possible to refine the curriculum or future training. The survey will
evaluate at least the following components:
•Format of the training
•The effectiveness of the trainer
•Content of the curriculum
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•Satisfaction of the participants
•The platform used to conduct the training (online via in-person)
•Cultural and linguistic appropriateness and accessibility
Brain Wise is encouraged to include other items in the pre and post training survey with DBH approval.
RFP 22-022 EXHIBIT B
Employee Salaries
Acct #Position FTE Admin Direct Total
1101 Executive Director/Lead Trainer 1.00 11,250$ 33,750$ 45,000$
1102 Lead Trainer & Curr Development 1.00 2,500 35,000 37,500
1103 Trainer & Curr Development 1.00 2,520 22,680 25,200
1104 - - -
1105 - - -
1106 - - -
1107 - - -
1108 - - -
1109 - - -
1110 - - -
1111 - - -
1112 - - -
1113 - - -
1114 - - -
1115 - - -
1116 - - -
1117 - - -
1118 - - -
1119 - - -
1120 - - -
1121 - - -
1122 - - -
1123 - - -
1124 - - -
1125 - - -
1126 - - -
1127 - - -
1128 - - -
1129 - - -
1130 - - -
1131 - - -
1132 - - -
1133 - - -
1134 - - -
1135 - - -
Personnel Salaries Subtotal 3.00 16,270$ 91,430$ 107,700$
Employee Benefits
Acct #Admin Direct Total
1201 -$ 4,308$ 4,308$
1202 - 1,454 1,454
1203 - - -
1204 - - -
1205 - - -
1206 - - -
Retirement
Worker's Compensation
Health Insurance
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
22-022 Training For Professionals Who Work With Youth at Risk for Substance Use Disorders
Brain Wise Solutions Group, Inc
Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 - 03/01/2022 - 12/31/2022
Description
Other (specify)
PROGRAM EXPENSES
1000: SALARIES & BENEFITS
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health Contract Budget Template Revised 4/10/2020
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-$ 5,762$ 5,762$
Payroll Taxes & Expenses:
Acct #Admin Direct Total
1301 -$ 6,673$ 6,673$
1302 - 1,551 1,551
1303 - 714 714
1304 - - -
1305 - - -
1306 - - -
-$ 8,938$ 8,938$
16,270$ 106,130$ 122,400$
2000: CLIENT SUPPORT
Acct #Amount
2001 -$
2002 -
2003 -
2004 -
2005 -
2006 -
2007 -
2008 -
2009 -
2010 -
2011 -
2012 -
2013 -
2014 -
2015 -
2016 -
-$
3000: OPERATING EXPENSES
Acct #Amount
3001
3002
3003
3004 -
3005 3,500
3006
3007 -
3008 -
3009 -
3010 -
3011 -
3012 -
3,500$
4000: FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
Acct #Amount
4001 -$
4002 10,200
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Staff Mileage
Subscriptions & Memberships
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Rent/Lease Building
Staff Development & Training
Vehicle Maintenance
Other (specify)
Office, Household & Program Supplies
Telecommunications
Printing/Postage
Client Transportation & Support
Client Housing Support
Child Care
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Employee Benefits Subtotal:
Description
Clothing, Food, & Hygiene
Education Support
Household Items for Clients
Employment Support
OASDI
FICA/MEDICARE
SUI
Other (specify)
Utility Vouchers
Program Supplies - Medical
Medication Supports
OPERATING EXPENSES TOTAL:
Building Maintenance
Payroll Taxes & Expenses Subtotal:
Line Item Description
Line Item Description
Line Item Description
DIRECT CLIENT CARE TOTAL
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
EMPLOYEE SALARIES & BENEFITS TOTAL:
Other (specify)
Advertising
Other (specify)
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4003 -
4004 -
4005 300
4006
4007 -
4008 -
4009 -
4010 -
10,500$
5000: SPECIAL EXPENSES
Acct #Amount
5001
5002 -
5003 10,000
5004 -
5005 -
5006 -
5007 -
5008 -
10,000$
6000: ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Acct #Amount
6001 -$
6002 600
6003 1,500
6004 300
6005 -
6006 1,200
6007 -
6008 -
6009 -
6010 -
6011 -
6012 -
3,600$
7000: FIXED ASSETS
Acct #Amount
7001
7002
7003
7004 -
7005 -
7006 -
7007 -
7008 -
-$
Rent/Lease Equipment
Line Item Description
HMIS (Health Management Information System)
Administrative Overhead
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Depreciation (Provider-Owned Equipment to be Used for Program Purposes)
Payroll Services
Line Item Description
Rent/Lease Vehicles
Security
External Audit
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
SPECIAL EXPENSES TOTAL:
Contractual/Consulting Services (Specify)
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Translation Services
Other (specify)
Utilities
Consultant (Network & Data Management)
Other (specify)
Insurance (Specify):
Other (specify)
Computer Equipment & Software
Copiers, Cell Phones, Tablets, Devices to Contain HIPAA Data
Other (specify)
Leasehold/Tenant/Building Improvements
Furniture & Fixtures
PROGRAM FUNDING SOURCES
150,000$ TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES
Other Assets over $500 with Lifespan of 2 Years +
Other (specify)
Assets over $5,000/unit (Specify)
FIXED ASSETS EXPENSES TOTAL
Line Item Description
Professional Liability Insurance
Accounting/Bookkeeping
FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT TOTAL:
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES TOTAL
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Acct #Service Units Rate Amount
8001 Mental Health Services 0 - -$
8002 Case Management 0 - -
8003 Crisis Services 0 - -
8004 Medication Support 0 - -
8005 Collateral 0 - -
8006 Plan Development 0 - -
8007 Assessment 0 - -
8008 Rehabilitation 0 - -
8009 0 - -
8010 0 - -
0 -$
0%
-
0%-
-$
Acct #Amount
8101 Drug Medi-Cal -$
8102 SABG -$
-$
Acct #Amount
8201 Realignment 150,000$
150,000$
Acct #MHSA Component Amount
8301 CSS - Community Services & Supports -$
8302 PEI - Prevention & Early Intervention -
8303 INN - Innovations -
8304 WET - Workforce Education & Training -
8305 CFTN - Capital Facilities & Technology -
-$
Acct #Amount
8401 Client Fees -$
8402 Client Insurance -
8403 -
8404 -
8405 -
-$
MEDI-CAL FFP TOTAL
MHSA TOTAL
Line Item Description
Line Item Description
8100 - SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER FUNDS
8300 - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE ACT (MHSA)
Line Item Description
REALIGNMENT TOTAL
8200 - REALIGNMENT
Other (Specify)
Other (Specify)
NET PROGRAM COST:
Estimated Specialty Mental Health Services Billing Totals:
Estimated % of Clients who are Medi-Cal Beneficiaries
Estimated Total Cost of Specialty Mental Health Services Provided to Medi-Cal Beneficiaries
Federal Financial Participation (FFP) %
Grants (Specify)
Other (Specify)
Other (Specify)
Line Item Description
8400 - OTHER REVENUE
TOTAL PROGRAM FUNDING SOURCES:150,000$
-$
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER FUNDS TOTAL
OTHER REVENUE TOTAL
MHSA Program Name
8000 - SHORT/DOYLE MEDI-CAL (FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION)
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ACCT #LINE ITEM AMT DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS BUDGETED IN EACH ACCOUNT LINE
1000: SALARIES & BENEFITS 122,400
Employee Salaries 107,700
1101 Executive Director/Lead Trainer 45,000 Salary $7500/month full-time for 6 months ($46.88/hr)
1102 Lead Trainer & Curr Development 37,500 Salary $6250/month full-time for 6 months ($39/hr)
1103 Trainer & Curr Development 25,200 Salary $4200/month full-time for 6 months ($26.25/hr)
1104 0 -
1105 0 -
1106 0 -
1107 0 -
1108 0 -
1109 0 -
1110 0 -
1111 0 -
1112 0 -
1113 0 -
1114 0 -
1115 0 -
1116 0 -
1117 0 -
1118 0 -
1119 0 -
1120 0 -
1121 0 -
1122 0 -
1123 0 -
1124 0 -
1125 0 -
1126 0 -
1127 0 -
1128 0 -
1129 0 -
1130 0 -
1131 0 -
1132 0 -
1133 0 -
1134 0 -
1135 0 -
Employee Benefits 5,762
1201 Retirement 4,308 Retirement calculated at 4% of salaries
1202 Worker's Compensation 1,454 Worker's comp calculated at $1.35 per $100 of payroll
1203 Health Insurance -
1204 Other (specify)-
1205 Other (specify)-
1206 Other (specify)-
Payroll Taxes & Expenses:8,938
1301 OASDI 6,673 OASDI calculated at 6.2% of income
1302 FICA/MEDICARE 1,551 FICA/Medicare calculated at 1.45% of total salary
1303 SUI 714 SUI calculated at 3.4% on first $7,000 per FTE
1304 Other (specify)-
1305 Other (specify)-
1306 Other (specify)-
2000: CLIENT SUPPORT -
2001 Child Care -
2002 Client Housing Support -
2003 Client Transportation & Support -
2004 Clothing, Food, & Hygiene -
2005 Education Support -
2006 Employment Support -
2007 Household Items for Clients -
2008 Medication Supports -
2009 Program Supplies - Medical -
2010 Utility Vouchers -
2011 Other (specify)-
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 - 03/01/2022 - 12/31/2022 Budget Narrative
PROGRAM EXPENSE
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ACCT #LINE ITEM AMT DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS BUDGETED IN EACH ACCOUNT LINE
PROGRAM EXPENSE
2012 Other (specify)-
2013 Other (specify)-
2014 Other (specify)-
2015 Other (specify)-
2016 Other (specify)-
3000: OPERATING EXPENSES 3,500
3001 Telecommunications -
3002 Printing/Postage -
3003 Office, Household & Program Supplies -
3004 Advertising -
3005 Staff Development & Training 3,500 TBRI - Trust Based Relational Intervention Training- TCU College of Sceince and
Engineering
3006 Staff Mileage -
3007 Subscriptions & Memberships -
3008 Vehicle Maintenance -
3009 Other (specify)-
3010 Other (specify)-
3011 Other (specify)-
3012 Other (specify)-
4000: FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT 10,500
4001 Building Maintenance -
4002 Rent/Lease Building 10,200 $1,700 x 6 mo. Lease for office space
4003 Rent/Lease Equipment -
4004 Rent/Lease Vehicles -
4005 Security 300 $50 x 6 mo. For security at office
4006 Utilities -
4007 Other (specify)-
4008 Other (specify)-
4009 Other (specify)-
4010 Other (specify)-
5000: SPECIAL EXPENSES 10,000
5001 Consultant (Network & Data Management)-
5002 HMIS (Health Management Information
System)
-
5003 Contractual/Consulting Services (Specify)10,000 Studio rental, video production, lighitning, editting, sound tech
5004 Translation Services -
5005 Other (specify)-
5006 Other (specify)-
5007 Other (specify)-
5008 Other (specify)-
6000: ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 3,600
6001 Administrative Overhead -
6002 Professional Liability Insurance 600 $100 x 6 mo. For liability insurance
6003 Accounting/Bookkeeping 1,500 $250 x 6 mo. For invoicing and bookkeeping
6004 External Audit 300 External finanical audit
6005 Insurance (Specify):-
6006 Payroll Services 1,200 $200 x 6 mo. For payroll services
6007 Depreciation (Provider-Owned Equipment to
be Used for Program Purposes)
-
6008 Other (specify)-
6009 Other (specify)-
6010 Other (specify)-
6011 Other (specify)-
6012 Other (specify)-
7000: FIXED ASSETS -
7001 Computer Equipment & Software -
7002 Copiers, Cell Phones, Tablets, Devices to
Contain HIPAA Data
-
7003 Furniture & Fixtures -
7004 Leasehold/Tenant/Building Improvements -
7005 Other Assets over $500 with Lifespan of 2
Years +
-
7006 Assets over $5,000/unit (Specify)-
7007 Other (specify)-
7008 Other (specify)-
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ACCT #LINE ITEM AMT DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS BUDGETED IN EACH ACCOUNT LINE
PROGRAM EXPENSE
ACCT #
PROVIDE DETAILS OF METHODOLOGY(IES) USED IN DETERMINING MEDI-CAL
SERVICE RATES AND/OR SERVICE UNITS, IF APPLICABLE AND/OR AS REQUIRED
BY THE RFP
8001
8002
8003
8004
8005
8006
8007
8008
8009
8010
TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSE FROM BUDGET NARRATIVE:150,000
TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES FROM BUDGET TEMPLATE:150,000
BUDGET CHECK:-
Other (Specify)
8000 - SHORT/DOYLE MEDI-CAL (FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION)
Plan Development
Assessment
Rehabilitation
Other (Specify)
PROGRAM FUNDING SOURCES
Collateral
LINE ITEM
Mental Health Services
Case Management
Crisis Services
Medication Support
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT (SAPT)
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Fresno County, through the Department of Behavioral Health, makes substance
use disorder treatment services available throughout the county to Medi-Cal
eligible beneficiaries through funds provided under an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services. The County,
and all contracted providers, must comply with the terms of the Intergovernmental
Agreement, and any amendments thereto, including but not limited to the
following:
1. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF SABG FUNDS TO PAY FOR SERVICES
REIMBURSABLE BY MEDI-CAL
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that billing SABG funds only occurs for
services that are not reimbursable by Medi-Cal. If CONTRACTOR utilizes SABG funds to
pay for a service included in the DMC-ODS, CONTRACTOR shall maintain
documentation sufficient to demonstrate that Medi-Cal reimbursement was not available.
This documentation shall be provided to COUNTY at the time of billing and retained in the
beneficiary file for review.
2. STATE ALCOHOL AND DRUG REQUIREMENTS
A. INDEMNIFICATION
The CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless
the State, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing
or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, laborers and any
other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work, services, materials or
supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement and from any and all
claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be
injured or damaged by the CONTRACTOR in the performance of this Agreement.
B. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The CONTRACTOR and the agents and employees of
CONTRACTOR, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent
capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of State of California.
C. CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
This Agreement is subject to all applicable Federal and State laws,
regulations and standards. CONTRACTOR(S) shall establish written procedures
consistent with State-County Contract requirements. The provisions of this Agreement
are not intended to abrogate any provisions of law or regulation existing or enacted during
the term of this Agreement.
D. CONFIDENTIALITY
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CONTRACTOR shall conform to and COUNTY shall monitor
compliance with all State of California and Federal statutes and regulations regarding
confidentiality, including but not limited to confidentiality of information requirements at
Part 2, Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations; California Welfare and Institutions Code,
sections 14100.2, 11977, 11812, 5328; Division 10.5 and 10.6 of the California Health
and Safety Code; Title 22, California Code of Regulations, section 51009; and Division 1,
Part 2.6, Chapters 1-7 of the California Civil Code.
E. REVENUE COLLECTION POLICY
CONTRACTOR shall conform to all policies and procedures
regarding revenue collection issued by the State under the provisions of the Health and
Safety Code, Division 10.5.
F. EXPENDITURE OF STATE GENERAL AND FEDERAL FUNDS
CONTRACTOR agrees that all funds paid out by the State shall be
used exclusively for providing alcohol and/or drug program services, administrative costs,
and allowable overhead.
G. ACCESS TO SERVICES
CONTRACTOR shall provide accessible and appropriate services in
accordance with Federal and State statutes and regulations to all eligible persons.
H. REPORTS
CONTRACTOR agrees to participate in surveys related to the
performance of this Agreement and expenditure of funds and agrees to provide any such
information in a mutually agreed upon format.
I. AUDITS
All State and Federal funds furnished to the CONTRACTOR(S)
pursuant to this Agreement along with related patient fees, third party payments, or other
related revenues and funds commingled with the foregoing funds are subject to audit by
the State. The State may audit all alcohol and drug program revenue and expenditures
contained in this Agreement for the purpose of establishing the basis for the subsequent
year's negotiation.
J. RECORDS MAINTENANCE
1) CONTRACTOR shall maintain books, records, documents,
and other evidence necessary to monitor and audit this Agreement.
2) CONTRACTOR shall maintain adequate program and fiscal
records relating to individuals served under the terms of this Agreement, as required, to
meet the needs of the State in monitoring quality, quantity, fiscal accountability, and
accessibility of services. Information on each individual shall include, but not be limited
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to, admission records, patient and participant interviews and progress notes, and records
of service provided by various service locations, in sufficient detail to make possible an
evaluation of services provided and compliance with this Agreement.
3. FEDERAL CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION,
INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION LOWER TIER COVERED
TRANSACTIONS
A. DBH and CONTRACTOR recognize that Federal assistance funds
will be used under the terms of this Agreement. For purposes of this section, DBH will be
referred to as the "prospective recipient".
B. This certification is required by the regulations implementing
Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 29 CFR Part 98, section 98.510,
Participants' responsibilities. The regulations were published as Part VII of the May 26,
1988 Federal Register (pages 19160-19211).
1) The prospective recipient of Federal assistance funds certifies
by entering this Agreement, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred,
suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from
participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
2) The prospective recipient of funds agrees by entering into this
Agreement, that it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a
person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from
participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the Federal department or
agency with which this transaction originated.
3) Where the prospective recipient of Federal assistance funds is
unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant
shall attach an explanation to this Agreement.
4) The CONTRACTOR shall provide immediate written notice to
DBH if at any time CONTRACTOR learns that its certification in this clause of this
Agreement was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of
changed circumstances.
5) The prospective recipient further agrees that by entering into
this Agreement, it will include a clause identical to this clause of this Agreement, and titled
"Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion
Lower Tier Covered Transactions", in all lower tier covered transactions and in all
solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
6) The certification in this clause of this Agreement is a material
representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by COUNTY when this transaction
was entered into.
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C. CONTRACTOR shall not employ or subcontract with any party listed
in the government wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM) in
accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders
12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Comp. p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989., p. 235),
“Debarment and Suspension.” SAM exclusions contain the names of parties debarred,
suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible
under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549. If
CONTRACTOR employs or subcontracts an excluded party, DHCS has the right to
withhold payments, disallow costs, or issue a CAP, as appropriate, pursuant to HSC
Code 11817.8(h).
4. SMOKING PROHIBITION REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall comply with Public Law 103-227, also known as the
Pro-Children Act of 1994 (20 USC Section 6081, et seq.), and with California Labor Code
Section 6404.5, the California Smoke-Free Workplace Law.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY OATH
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all of its employees sign a written
confidentiality oath, attached hereto as Attachment A, before they begin employment
with CONTRACTOR and shall renew said document annually thereafter.
CONTRACTOR shall retain each employee’s written confidentiality oath for COUNTY
and DHCS inspection for a period of six (6) years following the termination of this
agreement.
6. CULTURALLY COMPETENT SERVICES
CONTRACTOR shall ensure equal access to quality care by diverse
populations by adopting the federal Office of Minority Health Culturally and
Linguistically Appropriate Service (CLAS) national standards and complying with 42
CFR 438.206(c)(2). CONTRACTOR shall promote the delivery of services in a
culturally competent manner to all beneficiaries, including those with limited English
proficiency and diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and regardless of
gender, sexual orientation or gender identity.
7. ADA CONSIDERATIONS
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that physical access, reasonable
accommodations, and accessible equipment for Medicaid beneficiaries with physical or
mental disabilities are provided to all beneficiaries.
8. ADDITIONAL CONTRACT RESTRICTIONS
This Contract is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, or conditions
enacted by the Congress, or any statute enacted by the Congress, as well as federal or
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state governments which may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of this Contract in
any manner.
9. HATCH ACT
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (Title 5
USC, Sections 1501-1508), which limit the political activities of employees whose
principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with federal funds.
10. UNLAWFUL USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL OR UNLAWFUL USE
MESSAGES
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that information produced with Federal funds
pertaining to drug and alcohol related programs contains a clearly written statement that
there shall be no unlawful use of drugs or alcohol associated with the program.
Additionally, CONTRACTOR shall ensure that no aspect of the program includes any
message in materials, curricula, teachings, or promotion of the responsible use, if the use
is unlawful, of drugs or alcohol pursuant to Health and Safety Code (HSC) 11999-
11999.3.
CONTRACTOR must sign the Unlawful Use of Drugs and Alcohol
Certification, attached hereto as Attachment B, incorporated herein by reference and
made part of this Agreement agreeing to uphold the obligations of HSC 11999 – 11999.3.
This agreement may be unilaterally terminated, without penalty, if CONTRACTOR
or a subcontractor that is a private entity is determined to have violated a prohibition of
the Unlawful Use of Drugs and Alcohol message or has an employee who is determined
by the DBH Director or her designee to have violated a prohibition of the Unlawful Use of
Drugs and Alcohol message.
11. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR PROMOTION OF
LEGALIZATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that none of the funds made available
through this Agreement with COUNTY may be used for any activity that promotes the
legalization of any drug or other substance included in Schedule I of Section 202 of the
Controlled Substances Act (21 USC 812).
12. NONDISCRIMINATION AND INSTITUTIONAL SAFEGUARDS FOR
RELIGIOUS CONTRACTORS
CONTRACTOR shall establish such processes and procedures as
necessary to comply with the provisions of Title 42, USC, Section 300x-65 and Title 42,
CFR, Part 54 to prohibit discrimination against nongovernmental organizations and
certain individuals on the basis of religion in the distribution of government funds to
provide substance abuse services and to allow the organizations to accept the funds to
provide the services to the individuals without impairing the religious character of the
organizations or the religious freedom of the individuals.
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13. COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any counselor or registrant providing
intake, assessment of need for services, treatment or recovery planning, individual or
group counseling to participants, patients, or residents in a DHCS licensed or certified
program is required to be certified as defined in Title 9, Division 4, Chapter 8.
14. INTRAVENOUS DRUG USE (IVDU) TREATMENT
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that beneficiaries in need of IVDU treatment
shall be encouraged to undergo AOD treatment adhering to provisions in 42 USC 300x-
23 and 45 CFR 96.126(e). DHCS shall monitor programs for compliance with this
requirement.
15. TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT
CONTRACTOR shall ensure the following related to Tuberculosis (TB):
A. Routinely make available TB services to each individual receiving
treatment for AOD use and/or abuse.
B.Reduce barriers to patients’ accepting TB treatment.
C. Develop strategies to improve follow-up monitoring, particularly
after patients leave treatment, by disseminating information through
educational bulletins and technical assistance.
16. TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS PROVISIONS – PRIVATE ENTITY
CONTRACTOR shall conform to all Federal statutes and regulations
prohibiting trafficking in persons, as well as trafficking-related activities, including, but
not limited to the trafficking of persons provisions in Section 106(g) of the Trafficking
Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) as amended by Section 1702.
CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR’s employees, subrecipients, and
subrecipients’ employees may not:
A. Engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period
of time that the award is in effect;
B. Procure a commercial sex act during the period of time that the
award is in effect; or
C. Use forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards
under the award.
This agreement may be unilaterally terminated, without penalty, if
CONTRACTOR or a subrecipient that is a private entity is determined to have violated
a prohibition of the TVPA or has an employee who is determined by the DBH Director
or her designee to have violated a prohibition of the TVPA through conduct that is
either associated with performance under the award or imputed to the CONTRACTOR
or their subrecipient using the standards and due process for imputing the conduct of
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an individual to an organization that are provided in 2 C.F.R. Part 180, “OMB
Guidelines to Agencies on Government-wide Debarment and Suspension
(Nonprocurement).
CONTRACTOR must inform the DBH Director or her designee
immediately of any information received from any source alleging a violation of a
prohibition of the TVPA.
CONTRACTOR must sign a certification annually acknowledging the
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 requirements (TVPA Certification), attached
hereto as Attachment C, incorporated herein by reference and made part of this
Agreement and must require all employees to complete annual TVPA training.
17. BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING AMENDMENT
CONTRACTOR certifies that it will not and has not used Federal
appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to
influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with
obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 USC 1352.
CONTRACTOR shall also disclose to DHCS any lobbying with non-Federal funds that
takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award.
18. NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT AND SERVICES
CONTRACTOR certifies that under the laws of the United States and the
State of California, incorporated into the State-County Intergovernmental Agreement,
CONTRACTOR shall not unlawfully discriminate against any person.
19. FEDERAL LAW REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTORS shall comply with the following Federal law
requirements:
A. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 2000d, as amended,
prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in
federally funded programs.
B. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC 3601 et seq.)
prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
handicap, familial status or national origin in the sale or rental of
housing.
C. Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (45 CFR Part 90), as amended (42
USC Sections 6101 – 6107), which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of age.
D. Age Discrimination in Employment Act (29 CFR Part 1625).
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E. Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (29 CFR Part 1630)
prohibiting discrimination against the disabled in employment.
F. Americans with Disabilities Act (28 CFR Part 35) prohibiting
discrimination against the disabled by public entities.
G. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (28 CFR Part 36)
regarding access.
H. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 USC Section 794),
prohibiting discrimination on the basis of individuals with disabilities.
I. Executive Order 11246 (42 USC 2000(e) et seq. and 41 CFR Part
60) regarding nondiscrimination in employment under federal
contracts and construction contracts greater than $10,000 funded
by federal financial assistance.
J. Executive Order 13166 (67 FR 41455) to improve access to federal
services for those with limited English proficiency.
K. The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972, as amended,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse.
L. The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,
Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol
abuse or alcoholism.
20. STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the following State law requirements:
A. Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code Section
12900 et seq.) and the applicable regulations promulgated
thereunder (California Administrative Code, Title 2, Section 7285.0
et seq.).
B. Title 2, Division 3, Article 9.5 of the Government Code,
commencing with Section 11135.
C. Title 9, Division 4, Chapter 8, commencing with Section 10800.
D. No state or Federal funds shall be used by COUNTY, or
CONTRACTOR, for sectarian worship, instruction, and/or
proselytization. No state funds shall be used by CONTRACTOR, or
CONTRACTOR, to provide direct, immediate, or substantial
support to any religious activity.
E. Noncompliance with the requirements of nondiscrimination in
services shall constitute grounds for state to withhold payments
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under this Agreement or terminate all, or any type, of funding
provided hereunder.
21.INFORMATION ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Dymally-
Alatorre Bilingual Services Act (Government Code sections 7290-7299.8) regarding
access to materials that explain services available to the public as well as providing
language interpretation services.
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the applicable provisions of Section
1557 of the Affordable Care Act (45 CFR Part 92), including, but not limited to, 45 CFR
92.201, when providing access to:
A. Materials explaining services available to the public,
B. Language assistance,
C. Language interpreter and translation services, and
D. Video remote language interpreting services.
22. INTERIM SERVICES
CONTRACTOR must adhere to the State-County Contract requirement to
provide Interim Services in the event that an individual must wait to be placed in
treatment.
Interim Substance Abuse Services means services that are provided until an
individual is admitted to a substance abuse treatment program. The purposes of the
services are to reduce the adverse health effects of such abuse, promote the health of the
individual, and reduce the risk of transmission of disease. At a minimum, interim services
include counseling and education about HIV and tuberculosis (TB), about the risks of
needle-sharing, the risks of transmission to sexual partners and infants, and about steps
that can be taken to ensure the HIV and TB transmission does not occur, as well as
referral for HIV or TB treatment services if necessary. For pregnant women, interim
services also include counseling on the effects of alcohol and drug use on the fetus, as
well as referral for prenatal care.
Records must indicate evidence that Interim Services have been provided
and documentation will be reviewed for compliance.
23. CHARITABLE CHOICE
CONTRACTOR may not discriminate in its program delivery against a client
or potential client on the basis of religion or religious belief, a refusal to hold a religious
belief, or a refusal to actively participate in a religious practice. Any specifically religious
activity or service made available to individuals by the CONTRACTOR must be voluntary
as well as separate in time and location from County funded activities and services.
CONTRACTOR shall inform County as to whether it is faith-based. If CONTRACTOR
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identifies as faith-based it must submit to DBH Contracts Division - SUD Services a copy
of its policy on referring individuals to alternate treatment CONTRACTOR, and include a
copy of this policy in its client admission forms. The policy must inform individuals that
they may be referred to an alternative provider if they object to the religious nature of the
program, and include a notice to SUD Services. Adherence to this policy will be
monitored during annual site reviews, and a review of client files. If CONTRACTOR
identifies as faith-based, by July 1 of each year CONTRACTOR will be required to report
to SUD Services the number of individuals who requested referrals to alternate providers
based on religious objection. In addition, CONTRACTOR shall comply with the
provisions of Title 42, USC, Section 300x-65 and Title 42, CFR, Part 54.
24. MINIMUM QUALITY DRUG TREATMENT STANDARDS
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Minimum Quality Drug Treatment
Standards for SABG for all Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment programs. The
Minimum Quality Drug Treatment Standards are attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein as Attachment D.
25. RISK ASSESSMENT
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the sub-recipient pre-award risk assessment
requirements contained in 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost
Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. COUNTY, as the SABG first-tier sub-
recipient, shall review the merit and risk associated with all potential grant second-tier sub-
recipients (CONTRACTOR) annually prior to making an award. COUNTY shall perform and
document annual subrecipient pre-award risk assessments for each CONTRACTOR and retain
documentation for audit purposes.
26. CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
Performance under this Agreement is subject to all applicable Federal and
State laws, regulations and standards. In accepting the State drug and alcohol
combined program allocation pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section
11757, CONTRACTOR shall establish written accounting procedures consistent with
applicable Federal and State laws, regulations and standards, and shall be held
accountable for audit exceptions taken by the State or COUNTY for failure to comply
with these requirements. These requirements include, but may not be limited to, those
set forth in this Agreement, and:
A. HSC, Division 10.5, Part 2 commencing with Section 11760.
B. Title 9, California Code of Regulations (CCR) (herein referred to as
Title 9), Division 4, commencing with Section 9000.
C. Government Code, Title 2, Division 4, Part 2, Chapter 2, Article 1.7.
D. Government Code, Article 7, Federally Mandated Audits of Block
Grant Funds Allocated to Local Agencies, Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5,
commencing at Section 53130.
E. Title 42 United State Code (USC), Sections 300x-21 through 300x-
31, 300x-34, 300x-53, 300x-57, and 330x-64 through 66.
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F. Title 2, CFR 200 -The Uniform Administration Requirements, Cost
Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
G. Title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Sections 96.30
through 96.33 and Sections 96.120 through 96.137.
H. Title 42, CFR, Sections 8.1 through 8.6.
I. Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records (42 CFR
Part 2, Subparts A - E).
J. Title 21, CFR, Sections 1301.01 through 1301.93, Department of
Justice, Controlled Substances.
K. State Administrative Manual (SAM), Chapter 7200 (General Outline
of Procedures).
27. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Work
Place Act of 1990 (California Government Code section 8350).
28. YOUTH TREATMENT GUIDELINES
CONTRACTOR shall follow the “Youth Treatment Guidelines,” available at
the DHCS web address at:
http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/individuals/Pages/youthSUDservices.aspx and by this reference
incorporated herein, in developing and implementing youth treatment programs funded
under this Agreement until such time new Youth Treatment Guidelines are established
and adopted. No formal amendment of this contract is required for new guidelines to
apply.
29. HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
(HIPAA) OF 1996
If any of the work performed under this Agreement is subject to the
HIPAA, CONTRACTOR shall perform the work in compliance with all applicable
provisions of HIPAA. As identified in Exhibit F of the State County Intergovernmental
Agreement, DHCS, COUNTY and CONTRACTOR shall cooperate to assure mutual
agreement as to those transactions between them, to which this Provision applies.
Refer to Exhibit F for additional information.
A. Trading Partner Requirements
1) No Changes: CONTRACTOR hereby agrees that for the
personal health information (PHI), it shall not change any definition, data condition or
use of a data element or segment as proscribed in the federal Health and Human
Services Transaction Standard Regulation [45 CFR Part 162915(a)].
2) No Additions: CONTRACTOR hereby agrees that for PHI, it
shall not add any data elements or segments to the maximum data set as proscribed in
the HHS Transaction Standard Regulation [45CFR Part 162.915 (b)].
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3) No Unauthorized Uses: CONTRACTOR hereby agrees that
for PHI, it shall not use any code or data elements that are marked ‘not used” in the in
the HHS Transactions Implementation specification or are not in the HHS Transaction
Standard’s implementation specification [45CFR Part 162.915 (c)].
4) No Changes to Meaning or Intent: CONTRACTOR hereby
agrees that for PHI, it shall not change the meaning or intent of the HHS Transaction
Standard’s implementation specification [45CFR Part 162.915 (d)].
B. Concurrence for Test Modifications to HHS Transaction Standards
CONTRACTOR agrees and understands that there exists the possibility
that DHCS or others may request an extension from the uses of a standard in the HHS
Transaction Standards. If this occurs, CONTRACTOR agrees that it shall participate in
such test modifications.
C. Adequate Testing
CONTRACTOR is responsible to adequately test all business rules
appropriate to their types and specialties. If the CONTRACTOR is acting as a
clearinghouse for enrolled providers, CONTRACTOR has obligations to adequately test
all business rules appropriate to each and every provider type and specialty for which
they provide clearinghouse services.
D. Deficiencies
The CONTRACTOR agrees to cure transactions errors or deficiencies
identified by DHCS, and transactions errors or deficiencies identified by an enrolled
CONTRACTOR if the COUNTY is acting as a clearinghouse for that CONTRACTOR. If
the CONTRACTOR is a clearinghouse, the CONTRACTOR agrees to properly
communicate deficiencies and other pertinent information regarding electronic
transactions to enrolled CONTRACTORS for which they provide clearinghouse
services.
E. Code Set Retention
Both Parties understand and agree to keep open code sets being
processed or used in this Agreement for a least the current billing period or any appeal
period, whichever is longer.
F. Data Transmission Log
Both Parties shall establish and maintain a Data Transmission Log, which
shall record any and all data transmissions taking place between the Parties during the
term of this Agreement. Each Party shall take necessary and reasonable steps to
ensure that such Data Transmission Logs constitute a current, accurate, complete and
unaltered record of any and all Data Transmissions between the Parties, and shall be
retained by each Party for no less than twenty-four (24) months following the date of
the Data Transmission. The Data Transmission Log may be maintained on computer
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media or other suitable means provided that, if necessary to do so, the information
contained in the Data Transmission Log may be retrieved in a timely manner and
presented in readable form.
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Contractor’s Response to
County of Fresno
Request for Proposal
No. 22-022