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Amd 2 to Agmts PR00005071 with Vertin Psychology & Consulting Services, PLLC, to provide group facilitation services, no change to the contract period, incr NTE by $50,000 for a new total NTE of $150,000, and PR00004740 with Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center, for advocacy services to female sexual assault victims who are residents at the ACF, incr NTE by $25,000 for a new total NTE of $47,000, ext end date to 12/31/26
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00005071 with Vertin Psychology & Consulting Services, PLLC, to provide Achieving Change through Value Based Behavior (ACTV) group facilitation services with no change in the contract period, increasing the not to exceed amount by $50,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $150,000; Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00004740 with Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center, to provide advocacy to female sexual assault victims who are residents at the Adult Corrections Facility (ACF), increasing the not to exceed amount by $25,000 for a new total not to exceed amount $47,000, and extend the contract end date through December 31, 2026 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the County; and the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Vertin Psychology & Consulting Services, PLLC provides ongoing Achieving Change through Value Based Behavior (ACTV) group facilitation services to adult clients seeking ACTV Battery Intervention Programs (BIPs). Vertin Psychology & Consulting Services provides facilitation services for two groups at a time throughout the calendar year.
Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center provides advocacy services to sexual assault victims, which is a harm reduction program for American Indian women with co-occurring substance abuse/mental health/sexual trauma history who are incarcerated at the Adult Corrections Facility (ACF). Biweekly support groups are held at the ACF.
Amendments 1 to both agreements extended the end dates to 12/31/25
Current Request: This request seeks to increase agreement PR00005071 by $50,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $150,000 and extend the end date for agreement PR00004740 through 12/31/26 and increase the agreement by $25,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $47,000.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval