LA County Board

48. Peer Support Specialist Certification Program Sole Source Agreement\nRecommendation: Approve and authorize the Acting Chief Deputy Director of\nMental Health to execute a new sole source participation agreement with the\nCalifornia Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) to fund the State Mental\nHealth Peer Specialist Certification Program, effective upon Board approval\nthrough June 30, 2026, with a two annual extension options, fully funded by\nMental Health Services Act (MHSA) revenue, with an annual total compensation\namount (TCA) for the term agreement of $434,000, fully funded by Mental\nHealth Services Act revenue; execute future amendments or modifications to\nthe agreement with CalMHSA, to revise agreement language, shift unspent\nfunds to future years, use other funding sources if necessary, revise the TCA,\nadd, delete, modify, or replace the scope of work and/or responsibilities of the\nparties, and reflect Federal, State and County regulatory and/or policy\nchanges, provided that the County’s total payment does not exceed an increase\nof 10% from the last Board-approved TCA, sufficient funds are available; and\nterminate the agreement in accordance with the termination provisions,\nincluding termination for convenience if necessary. (Department of Mental\nHealth) APPROVE (24-2983)