Narrative of Resolution:
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY CATHERINE SCOTT, CHAIRWOMAN OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO MODIFY THE AGREEMENT WITH E-PSYCHIATRY TO PROVIDE TELEMEDICINE SERVICES FOR PSYCHIATRIC CARE AND MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES.
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $741,000.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If 'Yes,' specify appropriation code(s): A-4320-40-40-4023
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To provide telemedicine services for psychiatric care and medication assisted treatment.
WHEREAS, Sullivan County put forth a Request for Proposal for Tele-Medicine Services for Psychiatric Care and Medication Assisted Treatment ("RFP No. R-23-31") for the Sullivan County Department of Community Services; and
WHEREAS, a proposal was received from e-Psychiatry, LLC., with office at 900 RR 620 South #C 101-242, Lakeway, Texas 78734 ("e-Psychiatry") to provide telemedicine services for psychiatric care and medication assisted treatment for the Department of Community Services ("DCS"); and
WHEREAS, DCS has approved said proposal and County entered into an agreement with e-Psychiatry for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, which period may be extended on a yearly basis for an additional four years at a cost not to exceed $343,000.00 per year for each year in which the contract is extended as Resolved by Enactment Number 436-23; and
WHEREAS, the current agreement extension is in effect through December 31, 2027; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to modify the agreement with e-Psychiatry for the above services in accordance with RFP No. R-23-31, at a cost not to exceed $342,000.00 from July 20, 2026 through Decembe...
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