Item 25

Authorize the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, to enter into amendments to existing agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated June 16, 2016 (originally approved by G&C on 3-23-16, item #6 & Goodwin on 6-1-16, item #12), except for Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., to increase the service rates. The service rates’ increase will raise compensation for direct services staff and modify supervision requirements. (2)Further authorize to enter into an amendment with Southeastern NH Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Dover, NH, to expand the types of substance use disorder treatment services being offered to clients by adding partial hospitalization services, transitional living services, and withdrawal management services. There are no changes to the combined price limitation of $12,032,600 and no changes to the completion dates of June 30, 2017. Effective upon G&C approval. 64.5% Federal, 21.5% General, 14% Other Funds.