Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for the purpose of providing pre-employment psychological screenings related to the potential hiring of new Williamson County Sheriff's Office employees, between Williamson County and Dr. Eugene Waters of AdventHealth - Behavioral Health Center; and exemption of 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. Local Government Code § 262.024(a)(4). The screenings will be charged at a rate of $250.00 per each evaluation, with a cap of $10,000.00 for FY22.

The approval of this agreement will benefit the Williamson County Sheriff's Office with pre-employment psychological screenings of potential employees as needed.  AdventHealth - Behavioral Health Center will complete these screenings both in-person and/or telephonically.  The cost of the screenings will be $250.00 per each evaluation, with a cap of $10,000.00 for FY22. The term of this agreement will continue until September 30, 2022, unless terminated sooner as authorized within this agreement.  The agreement may be extended beyond the initial term for up to two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods upon a mutual renewal approved by the County's governing body.  Please see the attached agreement for more detailed information. Legal, Contract Audit, Budget and HR have reviewed this agreement. The line item expenditure will be charged to 01.0100.0570.004705.  The department point of contact is Kathleen Pokluda