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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Armor Correctional Health Services, Inc. of Miami, Florida, for the emergency procurement of inmate and juvenile health care services for Lake County in the amount of $2,997,157.
Staff Summary
* There was a need to terminate Lake County's existing contract for inmate and juvenile health care services due to failure to perform in accordance with the contract.
* The Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), the Purchasing Division, the County Administrator and the State's Attorney met repeatedly with upper level management from the current vendor; the current vendor has been unable to remedy the problems.
* The LCSO requested assistance from the Purchasing Division to identify a responsible vendor who could provide emergency services for a period of one year to minimize serious disruption of government services.
* The LCSO and Purchasing Division evaluated firms providing similar services in the regional area and identified Armor Correctional Health Services, Inc. of Miami, Florida, as a responsible vendor to provide continued health service to the Lake County Jail and Depke Juvenile Facility.
* Pursuant to the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurements are made when a threat exists to public health, welfare, or safety, or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of government services.
* Pursuant to Article 6, Section 103, the Lake County Sheriff submitted a written determination of the basis for the emergency and the certification that the selection of the vendor is appropriate.
* This contract authorizes the purchase of inmate and juvenile health care services for Lake County with Armor Correctional Health Services, Inc. of Miami, Florida, for a one year period in the amount of $2,997,157.
* This exceeds the fiscal year (FY) 2015 budgeted amount for medical services by approximately $400,000.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 6-103 of the Lake County Purchas...
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