Purchasing Type: Request for Proposals (RFP)
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Purchasing & Contracting
AGENDA ITEM:
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Commission District(s): All
RFP - Request for Proposals No. 24-500668 Public Safety Psychological & Behavioral Health Program (Multiyear): for use by the Department of Fire Rescue (FR). Consists of providing a comprehensive psychological & behavioral health program for first responders within DeKalb County. Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer: Moore to Life Counseling and Consulting. Amount Not To Exceed: $175,160.00.
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Information Contact: Michelle Butler, Chief Procurement Officer
Phone Number: (404) 687-3581
PURPOSE:
Consists of providing a comprehensive psychological and behavioral health program for DeKalb County Fire Fighters first responders. The services include prevention, wellness checks, psychoeducational training, debriefings, case consultations, policy development and enhancements. According to a mental wellness survey conducted in May 2021, 38% of DeKalb County first responders indicated a positive showing for depression which was 58% higher than the national rate in the surveys conducted. This program will assist with improving Fire Rescue First Responders’ mental health and well-being. Three (3) proposals were received.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend award to the highest scoring proposer:
Moore to Life Counseling and Consulting, 1310 Chipmunk Forest Chase, Powder Springs, GA 30127
and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the contract and all associated documents.
Evaluation Committee Scores
Firm: Score:
Moore to Life Counseling and Consulting 85
Beyond The Barr 43
After evaluation of the technical and cost proposals, the recommendation is to award to the highest scoring proposer.
Amount Not To Exceed: $175,160.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date: Execution Date
2. Contract Expiration Date: December 31, 2025
3. Funding: Firefighters Grant (FR)
4. Additional Responders:
Together Striving for Hope, One West Court Square, Suite 750, Decatur, GA 30030
(Non-Responsive)