Agenda 09/09/2025 Item #16F 2 (Purchase Agreement (#PL290) and Certification Regarding Debarment with Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc.)9/9/2025
Item # 16.F.2
ID# 2025-2705
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Purchase Agreement (#PL290) and Certification
Regarding Debarment with Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc., (Managing Entity) in the amount of
$72,916.66 to utilize Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network of Addiction Care funds for opioid-related
prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.
OBJECTIVE: To utilize CORE funds received to address the opioid epidemic and support Collier County’s strategic
objective of advancing access to health, wellness, and human services.
CONSIDERATIONS: The CORE program, piloted by the State to address substance abuse and recovery to disrupt the
opioid epidemic, is managed by Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN), the Managing Entity (ME)
through the Department of Children and Families (DCF). In November 2023, Collier County was named as a CORE
Expansion County to the 12 Legacy Counties. Collier County EMS will work to support CORE objectives through a
sustained system of care to manage the complex medical needs of our patients.
EMS plans to provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) at the point of care in compliance with standing orders
addressing immediate needs and connecting patients with resources to support recovery. EMS has plans to deploy the
following CORE eligible activities:
(a) Ensure around the clock access to initial treatment, ensuring the highest level of care.
(b) Ensure continuity of care and access to resources designed to support unrestricted treatment and access to peer
services.
(c) Procurement of laryngoscopes to assist lifesaving techniques in the event of an overdose.
EMS will evaluate outcomes and adjust accordingly to ensure the continued effectiveness of the program. This program
will work in conjunction with CCSO Behavioral Health Bureau, Collier Health Services Federally Qualified Health
Center and David Lawrence Center. Collaboration between these agencies will ensure that individuals receive a higher
level of care and have access to clinic providers.
This is a five-year agreement with an effective date July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030. The FY 25/26 budget amount is
$72,916.66. Each subsequent year, an amendment to the agreement shall be presented to the Board when CFBHN
notifies the County of the annual funding amount. Any carry-forward funding from prior years will be included in the
amendment. Community and Human Services Division will assist EMS staff with providing administrative and fiscal
support associated with the grant administration and will utilize the administrative funds set aside to support staff cost.
Supports Collier County’s strategic objective of advancing access to health, wellness, and human services.
FISCAL IMPACT: A budget amendment is necessary to recognize CFBHN revenue within the EMS Grant Fund
(4053), Project 33954 in the amount of $72,916.66. There is no match requirement associated with this agreement.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved in terms of form and legality and requires a majority vote
for Board approval. - CLD
RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Purchase Agreement (#PL290) and
Certification Regarding Debarment with Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc., (Managing Entity) in the
amount of $72,916.66 to utilize Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network of Addiction Care funds for opioid-
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Item # 16.F.2
ID# 2025-2705
related prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.
PREPARED BY: Carolyn Noble, Grant Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS:
1. CORE Agreement CAO appvd
2. Debartment CAO appvd
3. BA- CORE 33954 FY25-26 08.12.25 KFr
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