File #: TMP-2858    Version: 1 Name:
Type: RLA Status: Withdrawn
File created: 10/15/2021 In control: Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 3/31/2022
Title: Contract Authorization for PGA (Psychiatric Group of Albany) for the provision of psychiatric services to patients served by Albany County Department Mental Health
Sponsors: Health Committee
Attachments: 1. PGA 2022 Contract Letter to Legislature, 2. RLA 2858 Form, 3. Resolution #492 12.7.2020 PGA Contract

REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION

 

 

Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):

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Contract Authorization for PGA (Psychiatric Group of Albany) for the provision of psychiatric services to patients served by Albany County Department Mental Health

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Date:                                                                                                                                October 15, 2021

Submitted By:                                                                                     Mark Gleason

Department:                                                                                                          Mental Health

Title:                                                                                                                               Operations Analyst                      

Phone:                                                                                                          518-447-3014

Department Rep.

Attending Meeting:                                                                                    Dr. Stephen Giordano, Director

 

Purpose of Request:

 

Adopting of Local Law

Amendment of Prior Legislation

Approval/Adoption of Plan/Procedure

Bond Approval

Budget Amendment

Contract Authorization

Countywide Services

Environmental Impact/SEQR

Home Rule Request

Property Conveyance

Other: (state if not listed)                                          Click or tap here to enter text.

 

 

CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENTS

 

Increase/decrease category (choose all that apply):

Contractual

Equipment

Fringe

Personnel

Personnel Non-Individual

Revenue

 

Increase Account/Line No.:                                          Click or tap here to enter text.                                 

Source of Funds:                                                                                     Click or tap here to enter text.

Title Change:                                                                                                          Click or tap here to enter text.

 

CONCERNING CONTRACT AUTHORIZATIONS

 

Type of Contract:

Change Order/Contract Amendment

Purchase (Equipment/Supplies)

Lease (Equipment/Supplies)

Requirements

Professional Services

Education/Training

Grant  

 Choose an item.

Submission Date Deadline Click or tap to enter a date.

Settlement of a Claim

Release of Liability

Other: (state if not listed)                                           Click or tap here to enter text.

 

Contract Terms/Conditions:

 

Party (Name/address):

Psychiatric Group of Albany (PGA) Hilton Road, Slingerlands NY 12159

 

Additional Parties (Names/addresses):

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Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee:                                           $2,042,040

Scope of Services:                                                                                     For the provision of psychiatric services to patients served by Albany County Department Mental Health

 

Bond Res. No.:                                                                                    Click or tap here to enter text.

Date of Adoption:                                                                                    Click or tap here to enter text.

 

 

CONCERNING ALL REQUESTS

                     

Mandated Program/Service:                                           Yes No

If Mandated Cite Authority:                                                                Click or tap here to enter text.

 

Is there a Fiscal Impact:                                                                 Yes No

Anticipated in Current Budget:                                            Yes No

 

County Budget Accounts:

Revenue Account and Line:                                           Click or tap here to enter text.

Revenue Amount:                                                                                      Click or tap here to enter text.                     

 

Appropriation Account and Line:                                            AA4310.44248

Appropriation Amount:                                                                $2,042,040

 

Source of Funding - (Percentages)

                     Federal:                                                                                    Click or tap here to enter text.

                     State:                                                                                                          Click or tap here to enter text.

                     County:                                                                                     100%

                     Local:                                                                                                         Click or tap here to enter text.

 

Term

Term: (Start and end date)                                           1/1/2022-12/31/2022

Length of Contract:                                                                                    12 months

 

Impact on Pending Litigation                                           Yes No

If yes, explain:                                                                                      Click or tap here to enter text.

 

Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:

Resolution/Law Number:                                                                #492

Date of Adoption:                                                                                     12/7/2020

 

 

Justification: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)

The Department of Mental Health requests permission to enter into a one year contract

Renewal/extension with Psychiatric Group of Albany (PGA) for the provision of psychiatrist and nurse practitioner mental health services to patients being served at the Albany County Department of Mental Health, ACT Team and the Albany County Correctional Facility. Contract is not to exceed $2,042,040 annually. Thomas Qualtere MD manages Psychiatric Group of Albany (PGA); Dr. Qualtere has been providing services to the Albany County Department of Mental Health for 28 years. The advantage of this arrangement is that there has been a high quality of psychiatric care and stability of services to our

patients. Dr. Qualtere provides clinical management of the entire PGA psychiatric team and coordinates time off for his staff for sufficient coverage for our patient’s needs.