To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:title
Professional Services Agreement with Accurate Drug Testing Services Regarding the Provision of Drug, Alcohol and Deoxyribonucleic Acid Collection, Screening and Confirmation Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027end
RECOMMENDATION(S):Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached professional services agreement with Accurate Drug Testing Services regarding the provision of drug, alcohol and deoxyribonucleic acid collection, screening and confirmation services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027; and
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Child Welfare Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services agreement with Accurate Drug Testing Services, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed original copy of the attached professional services agreement with Accurate Drug Testing DHHS - Contract Unit for further processing.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County DHHS - Child Welfare Services utilizes the System of Care approach to provide drug, alcohol and deoxyribonucleic acid collection, screening and confirmation services for case plan compliance purposes. Such an approach is essential in providing effective strategies for parents and youth to achieve safety, permanency and well-being.
Accurate Drug Testing Services operates a col...
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