Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a Professional Services Agreement for Training and Traumatic Event Response for Williamson County Emergency Service Departments between Williamson County and Tania Glenn & Associates, PA;, in the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000, exempting these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024.(a)(4) and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

Tania Glenn and Associates, PA , based in Cedar Park, TX, is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of  first responders through the use of interventions consisting of individual and group debriefings, in addition to training on types of stress, effects of stress, stress management strategies, methods for coping in the aftermath of critical incidents, at individual, team and department levels, compassion fatigue and burnout, as well as advanced training on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  The agreement has been reviewed by WilCo Legal, Purchasing and Auditor offices.  Funding was approved for FY 20, line item 0100-0583-004100.  Department contact is Chris Connealy.