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Approve a contract with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. for $137,280 to provide physical and occupational therapist staffing services for the current period through September 30, 2026; Approve a first contract amendment with Capuchino Therapy Group for $59,280 for a total contract amount of $118,560 for the current period through June 30, 2026 to provide physical and occupational therapist staffing services; and Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the contract and amendment, and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health & Social Services, Public Health Division, recommends the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a contract with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. for $137,280 for the current period through September 30, 2026, to provide physical and occupational therapist staffing services;
2. Approve a first contract amendment with Capuchino Therapy Group for $59,280 for a total contract amount of $118,560 for the current period through June 30, 2026, to provide physical and occupational therapist staffing services; and
3. Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the contract and amendment, and any subsequent amendments with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999.
SUMMARY:
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. and Capuchino Therapy Group are locum tenens staffing agencies specializing in recruiting and placing licensed professionals, including physical therapists and occupational therapists. The Health and Social Services, Public Health Division is required, under its contract with the California Department of Health Care Services, California Children's Services, to provide medical therapy services to clients. Statewide and local shortages of physical and occupational therapists necess...
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