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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings pursuant to Section 3.13.030 (B) of the El Dorado County Ordinance Chapter 3.13, Contracting Out, that the travel services provided by Collete Travel Service, Inc. requires specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign competitively bid revenue-generating Agreement for Services 9763 with Collette Travel Service Inc. for the retroactive term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, with no maximum obligation established due to the compensation (commission) included in the Agreement being County generated revenue;
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 9763, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the Net County Cost; and
4) Authorize the HHSA Director, or the Chief Assistant Director, to execute programmatic, administrative, and fiscal documents relating to Agreement 9763.
FUNDING: 100% Revenue to HHSA from commission paid by Collette Travel Service, Inc.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
HHSA Community Services Division Area Agency on Aging (AAA) administers the Senior Activities Program for local seniors aged 60 and older. While the Senior Activities Program is not mandated, the program provides an array of services to complement mandated AAA programs, such as exercise classes, arts and crafts, travel, volunteer opportunities and skill building classes. El Dorado County’s senior population is very active and enjoys participating in meaningful activities within the widest range of civic, cultural, education and recreational opportunities. The purpose of these activities is to reduce social isolation and to support El Dorado County’s seniors’ independence.
Since 2006, HHSA has contracted with Collette Travel Service, Inc. to provide coordinated group travel to El Dorado ...
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