Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize agreement between Sullivan County Department of Social Services and Preventive Service Providers
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $1,070,426
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: RFP-24-42 Advocacy and Support Services;18 NYCRR 423
RESOLUTION INTRODUDUCED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SULLIVAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND PREVENTIVE SERVICE PROVIDERS
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan, through the Department of Social Services are executing agreements for services for Advocacy and Support Services related to 18 NYCRR part 423 Preventive Service Regulations; and
WHEREAS, Preventive Services are provided with a purpose of averting a disruption of a family which will or could result in placement of a child in foster care; enabling a child who has been placed in foster care to return to their family at an earlier time than would otherwise be possible; or reducing the likelihood that a child who has been discharged from foster care would return to care; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services wishes to award a portion of R-24-42 to the below listed vendors;
• Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference, for the provision of Family Advocacy and Mentorship services at an annual cost not-to-exceed $648,761; and
• Rehabilitation Support Services, for the provision of Multisystemic Therapy services at an annual cost not-to-exceed $421,665.
WHEREAS, for a period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. These agreements may be extended, upon mutual agreement, for four (4) additional years on a yearly basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby authorize the County Manager to execute an agreement with the aforementioned vendors for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. This agreement may be extended, upon mutual agreement, for four (4) additional years on a yearly basis; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of said contracts will be approved by the Sullivan County Attorney’s Office.
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