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Health and Human Services Agency, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I to Agreement 631-S1411 with Goodell, Porter, Sanchez & Bright, LLP, in an amount not to exceed $155,000, extending the term for the period beginning April 16, 2014 through June 30, 2017, for the provision of financial audit services for the County of El Dorado Emergency Medical Services Agency; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 631-S1411, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost
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$155,000 |
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Original Agreement ...
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$70,000 |
Amendment I
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$85,000 |
Total Funding Available
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$155,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agenda item. Sufficient appropriations were included in the fiscal year (FY) 2014-15 budget, and will be included in future budgets for the term of the Agreement
Background
On June 24, 2014, the original Agreement 631-S1411 was approved by the Board of Supervisors for the provision of auditing services for the County of El Dorado Emergency Medical Services Agency. Goodell, Porter, Sanchez & Bright, LLP was previously selected through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process facilitated by the County Auditor-Controller, and Procurement and Contracts.
Pursuant to Agreement 200-S0811 with El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority (JPA) and Agreement 164-S1211 with California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority (CAL TAHOE), the County has a contractual responsibility for conducting/obtaining annual audits of their books and records.
This Amendment I to that Agreement will allow the Health and Human Services Agency to extend the term and increase the not to exceed amount of the Agreement, thereby incorporating auditing services for the JPA as well as CAL TAHOE.
Reason for Recommendation
Approval of this Amendment I to Agreement 631-S1411 will ensure availability of qualified auditing services for the Emergency Services Agency ambulance transportation contractors to meet the contractual audit obligations of the County. Failure to approve Amendment I to the Agreement will result in the County failing to fullifill its contractual obligation to audit the Emergency Medical Services Agency ambulance transportation contractors.
Clerk of the Board Follow up Actions
Clerk of the Board to obtain signature of Chair on two (2) original Amendments I to Agreement for Services 631-S1411 and return one (1) fully executed Amendment I to HHSA at 3057 Briw Road.
Contact
Don Ashton, M.P.A., Director
Concurrences
County Counsel, Human Resources, and Risk Management