All Vendor Conference 2026-03-03 Meeting Recording

The La Crosse County All Vendor Conference held on March 16, 2026, served as a platform for county staff and numerous vendors to introduce themselves, share organizational updates, and discuss contract and program matters related to the Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) and Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) programs. Contract unit staff provided updates on contract language changes for 2026, including grievance procedures and notices, and indicated that the 2027 contract season and budget packet process would be addressed in the upcoming July meeting. The meeting also covered operational topics such as staff training requirements, clinical supervision logs, and the importance of maintaining confidentiality, especially regarding the use of AI tools in meetings. Vendors were encouraged to keep training documentation current to avoid audit issues and potential repayment of funds. Additionally, the county highlighted areas of increased consumer support needs, such as eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder, inviting vendors with expertise to share their capabilities. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussions focused on contract administration, compliance, and program coordination to support ongoing service delivery.