Title
Contract for General Services, Agreement No. AGR 19-35 with Las Clinicas del Norte, Inc., in the Amount of $1,050,000.00, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the Purpose of providing health care, behavioral health and family planning services in Los Alamos County.
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Contract for General Services, Agreement No. AGR 19-35 with Las Clinicas del Norte, Inc. in the Amount of $1,050,000.00, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the Purpose of providing health care, behavioral health, and family planning services in Los Alamos County.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve this Contract for General Services as requested.
Body
In December of 2016, the Department of Health cut back hours of operation and services at the Los Alamos Public Health Office (PHO). This change in service level created a void for Los Alamos residents, especially youth needing behavioral health and family planning services.
In 2019, the Social Services Division of Los Alamos County solicited requests for proposal for gaps in services from the existing PHO, to include: health care, behavioral health, and family planning services in Los Alamos County. Las Clinicas del Norte was the selected respondent for these services.
Anticipated High Level Timeline for Las Clinicas del Norte (LCDN)
5/7/2019 Present health center contract with LCDN to County Council for approval
5/8/2019 Contract signed by legal and CMO
5/15/2019 Contract signed by LCDN
5/22/2019 Construction work begins to prepare building for PHO and LCDN
7/1/2019 All permits completed to operate from LCDN
8/1/2019 First day of operation for LCDN
The agreement provides for two full days of service (7am-5pm, Tuesday and Thursday). The services include family planning, sexually transmitted infection services, behavioral health, and primary care. The agreement also provides for coordination and sharing of space with the State PHO as they are expected to be providing services the other three weekdays.
Alternatives
Council could choose to not approve the agreement and postpone or cancel the services with the consequence that the existing PHO would be our only option.
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Planned Item
As part of FY2020 Budget approved by Council, $160,000 is available for the operations service costs in the Social Services Division. There is also FY2019 budget available for minor construction and startup costs.
Attachments
A - AGR 19-35 Las Clinicas del Norte Contract Agreement