SSN-RC-2022-029 - Proposed SS Award to VCS Inc for Counseling and Family Services

The County of Rockland Department of Mental Health is considering the issuance of a Sole Source award to VCS Inc. for the provision of Counseling and Family Services.  Funding amount is contingent on the adoption of the County of Rockland 2022 Annual Budget. As such, the final funding amount may differ from the estimated amount provided in this notice.

This award may be made on a sole source basis in accordance with the Rockland County Procurement Policy.

TERM: January 1, 2022- December 31, 2022

The contract fills a need for accessible and affordable counseling, training, and educational services to all residents of Rockland County regardless of their ability to pay standard fees associated with the service.  Clients are mainly without insurance, underinsured or have very high insurance co-pays.

Clients range in age from toddlers through 80+ years.  The agency must be able to serve clients in all five Rockland County Towns.

Program Goals and Services include, but are not limited to:

• Counseling and Family Services
• Parenting Apart Classes
• Mothers Parenting Group
• Fathers Parenting Group
• Volunteer Counseling Training
• Spanish Language Program

• Be a 501 (c)3
• Be governed by a Board of Directors
• Be up-to-date with all IRS filings
• Be up-to-date with all NYS filings
• Have a 2022 budget with Board approval
• Be fiscally sound
• Have a Non-discrimination Policy
• Have a Conflict of Interest Policy
• Maintain program records for an audit and provide to the County all program-related information including proprietary materials, upon request
• Submit quarterly and year end reports, including attendance lists for each group activity, and log sheets for clients served
• Be available for on-site visits, announced and unannounced