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Douglas County Commission Board Meeting Agenda Packet 2026-06-17

County weighs Avalon-led social detox restructuring

$142,350 initial funding request; $195 per utilized bed night, not to exceed $284,700 for calendar year 2027Douglas CountyAVALON WELLNESS AND RECOVERY CENTERJune 17, 2026

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Description

Douglas County is considering a restructuring of its Peer First Social Detox program by redirecting funding to Avalon Wellness and Recovery Center to operate 4–6 dedicated social detox beds. The proposal includes an initial $142,350 advance for six months followed by monthly utilization-based billing at $195 per bed night, with 2027 costs capped at $284,700. A formal service contract is expected to be presented to the Commission in July 2026.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$142,350 initial funding request; $195 per utilized bed night, not to exceed $284,700 for calendar year 2027

Vendor

AVALON WELLNESS AND RECOVERY CENTER

Agency

Douglas County, KS

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

June 17, 2026

Contract Term

Initial 6‑month advance funding beginning in Q3 2026; utilization-based monthly billing beginning in month 7 through at least calendar year 2027

Renewal Date

2027-12-31

Renewal Info

Future service contract anticipated; monthly utilization billing to begin in month 7 with a 2027 annual cap of $284,700, subject to Commission approval and potential continuation beyond 2027.

Issuing Agency