RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FOCUS
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES , INC. TO PROVIDE
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES TO THE FIRE AND POLICE
DEPARTMENTS
WHEREAS, with the inherent stress and trauma that comes with first responder work, the Police and Fire Departments propose providing confidential counseling services to its staff with Focus Psychological Services, Inc., a psychological corporation (“Focus Psychological Services”); and
WHEREAS, Focus Psychological Services is well respected in the San Diego first responder community and operates a comprehensive psychological services program with demonstrated experience and expertise providing psychological services tailored to the needs of first responders; and
WHEREAS, the parties have worked together satisfactorily for several years on other projects, and this Agreement was negotiated on the basis of Focus Psychological Services ’ demonstrated competence and qualifications for the services to be provided, pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.56.110 (A) (1); and
WHEREAS, in order to procure these services, Focus Psychological Services was chosen based on their unique qualifications, including their vast support of other agencies in San Diego County and Southern California; on this basis, Focus Psychological Services was awarded the contract on a “single/sole source” basis under the authority of Chula Vista Municipal Code sections
2.56.110 (H) (3) and 2.56.070 (B) (4); and
WHEREAS, Focus Psychological Services warrants and represents that it is experienced and staffed in a manner such that it can deliver the services required by the City; and
WHEREAS, the agreement with Focus Psychological Services covers an initial term of September 12, 2023 to June 30, 2024, and may be extended for four additional one-year terms, up to June 30, 2028.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves that certain Consultant Services Agreement, between the City and Focus Psychological Services, Inc., in the fo rm presented , with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney , a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute same.
Presented by
Harry Muns
Fire Chief
Approved as to form by
Jill D.S. Maland
Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak
Acting City Attorney