Emergency Procurement for Congregate Care Program Services

The Department of Social Services has entered into an emergency contract with Hill Crest Behavioral Health for congregate care program services. The contract is for an 18-year-old who has decided to remain in care to focus on earning his GED and further enhance his independent living skills. The program will provide specialized treatment at the GC-III level of care to help the youth obtain essential independent living skills and transition into aftercare. * The contract amount is $63,000. * The youth is currently being stepped down from a PRTF level of care to a GC-III level of care. * The vendor is able to provide specialized treatment at the GC-III level of care. * The contract is an emergency procurement due to the youth's extensive psychiatric background and the lack of in-state facilities willing to accept admission.