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Page 8 of 28 SECTION 2 – SCOPE OF WORK 2.1 PURPOSE The City of Everett has received federal funding from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to establish alternative response systems that support individuals within the crisis system. The program aims to use SAMHSA funds to provide comprehensive services, including behavioral health care, care coordination, intensive case management, peer support, and intervention services. In addition, services are intended to assist individuals involved with the City of Everett Justice System who are under-connected to supportive resources. The target population includes individuals who have been found not competent by the courts and are either awaiting restoration, have completed restoration, or have been deemed not restorable. Many of these individuals may be frequent users of emergency systems, lack healthcare benefits, face inequitable access to medical and behavioral health care, and experience challenges such as substance use disorders or significant mental health issues. The City of Everett’s Community Support Team, City Prosecutors, or other agencies serving the Everett Municipal Court System will be able to refer directly to this program. The awarded supplier will be responsible for hiring qualified staff with the necessary training and experience to adhere to established procedures and effectively provide stabilization services. The supplier will supervise and implement direct case management, mental health care, and peer support services for individuals referred by City-appointed staff. Furthermore, the supplier is expected to participate in regular communication and case planning meetings with the City of Everett, providing updates on accountability and progress. The provider is also expected to maintain positive, professional relationships with the City, clients, and the broader community. Contracted amount cannot exceed $447,724.00. 2.2 BACKGROUND The City of Everett (COE) has a longstanding commitment to addressing street-level social issues through a co-response approach. In 2015, the Community Streets Initiative was launched to explore and address the factors contributing to homelessness in Everett’s urban core. The opioid crisis, affordable housing shortages, historical racial inequalities, low incomes, and inadequate social infrastructure have all made it difficult to find sustainable solutions. In response, the City of Everett founded the Community Outreach and Enforcement Team (COET) in 2015, a Co-Responder model pairing social workers with police officers. COET primarily functions as a diversion program, assisting unsheltered individuals in accessing services, treatment, and shelter. Building on COET’s success, the Community Support Team was established in 2021 to expand services to additional City departments, including Police, Fire, Library, Code, and Parks. While the team provides immediate intervention and limited follow-up care, managing long-term and complex needs often falls beyond their capacity. Finding stability can be particularly challenging for individuals who are unsheltered, incarcerated, or experiencing behavioral health issues. Those facing competency challenges often encounter additional barriers and struggle to engage in supportive services consistently. Snohomish County, including Everett, faces a shortage of resources and providers equipped to support individuals with complex competency- related needs. Exhibit C