Contracts Unit

Goals  

The goals of the Contracts Unit are to:

• Be client-driven: providing support to operational staff in their program design and oversight responsibilities;
• Consolidate and unify contracting functions, integrating program and fiscal staff;
• Be timely, efficient and responsive to the needs of consumers and providers;
• Use data to monitor and evaluate performance;
• Value transparent, responsive communication among staff;
• Promote consumer choice of provider and services; and
• Have the flexibility to meet immediate and long-term needs.

Responsibilities  

• Procurement of services
• Contract development and negotiations
  • Board letters
  • Contract renewals
  • Contract amendments
• Contract monitoring
  • Monitoring performance data and program reports
  • Conduct site visits
• Fiscal Management
  • Processing invoices
  • Tracking funds at reporting unit (RU) and purchase order (PO) level
  • Cost reports
  • Community based organization (CBO) budget modification and tracking
• Development and management of Mental Health Plan Provider Network contracts

Contracts Unit Team  

Please contact us at 510-567-8296 for more information about the Contracts Unit Team and specific contract assignments.