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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 1 to Agreement for Services 206 (098-S1811), with The Unity Care Group, for the continued provision of Independent Living Program services for foster youth in El Dorado County; continuing with an annual maximum obligation of $175,000 by increasing the total maximum obligation by $569,625 for a new maximum obligation amount of $1,094,624; and extending the original term of September 21, 2017 through June 30, 2020, by three (3) years and three (3) months for a new end date of September 30, 2023 to align the end date of the agreement with the Federal fiscal year;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that, having awarded Request for Proposals 17-952-042 to Contractor on May 23, 2017 (File 17-0534, Item 7), and based on their expertise in the provision of independent living for foster youth," B. Specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work," this Amendment 1 allows the County to continue to contract with the Unity Care Group for services provided under this Agreement 206; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 206, 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.
FUNDING: 70% 2011 Realignment and 30% Federal Funding.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
In compliance with Board of Supervisors Policy C-17, Procurement Policy, on February 17, 2017, the Procurement and Contracts Division, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), released a Request for Proposals, No. 17-952-042, soliciting responses for Independent Living Program services for foster youth. The Board awarded Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 17-952-042 for Independent Living Program...
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