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Board approves contract for restoration‑to‑competency services after clarifying 'forensic psychiatry' term
Summary
Yuma County awarded a contract not to exceed $1,276,930.06 to RecSol Recovery Solutions, LLC for forensic psychiatry services for the county's restoration‑to‑competency program; supervisors approved the item 5‑0 after staff clarified the term refers to behavioral‑health services within the criminal‑justice context.
The Yuma County Board approved, on April 6, a contract with RecSol Recovery Solutions, LLC to provide restoration‑to‑competency services—referred to in the agenda as "forensic psychiatry services"—for an amount not to exceed $1,276,930.06 for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with automatic renewals for up to five additional one‑year periods.
Supervisor Marco A. (Tony) Reyes asked why the agenda used the term "forensic psychiatry," expressing concern it might be misapplied. Assistant County Administrator Robyn Stallworth Pouquette explained the term in this contract context denotes behavioral health services provided within the criminal justice process (competency evaluations and restoration services), not post‑mortem forensic pathology. County Administrator Ian McGaughey confirmed that description and assured the Board staff would provide additional terminology clarification in follow‑up materials.
After that clarification, the Board moved (Reyes/Lines) to approve the contract; the motion carried on a 5‑0 voice vote.
Why it matters: Restoration‑to‑competency services are a recurring expense tied to county criminal justice responsibilities; clarifying the scope and terminology is important for public understanding and procurement transparency.
What’s next: County staff will finalize contract documents with RecSol and provide follow‑up materials clarifying service descriptions and procurement details.
