Approve the Agreement Between County of Lake and BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital, Inc. for Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services and Professional Services Associated with Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization in the amount of $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.

Summary

The County of Lake is entering into an agreement with BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital, Inc. for acute inpatient psychiatric hospital services. This agreement is for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and has a total compensation not to exceed $300,000.00. The county previously issued a Request for Proposals for these services but received no responses, necessitating this direct agreement. BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital will provide services as described in Exhibit A, with the agreement term running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The agreement can be terminated by mutual consent or by the County with 30 days' written notice, and also in the event of non-appropriation of funds.

Citizen Impact

This agreement ensures continued access to acute inpatient psychiatric hospital services for eligible Lake County beneficiaries through BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital for the upcoming fiscal year, with a budget of up to $300,000.

Confidence

high