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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 20-918-033, to the successful proposers, The Center for Violence Free Relationships and Live Violence Free, to provide shelter-based services consistent with California Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 18290 - 18309.8;
2) Authorize HHSA to negotiate a three (3) year Agreement, effective July 1, 2020, with The Center for Violence Free Relationships with an approximate annual obligation of $50,000, contingent on funding availability, for fiscal years 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23;
3) Authorize HHSA to negotiate a three (3) year Agreement, effective July 1, 2020, with Live Violence Free with an approximate annual obligation of $50,000, contingent on funding availability, for fiscal years 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23;
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute said Agreements, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management; and
5) Authorize the Purchasing Agent or designee, to execute any amendments relating to the Agreements developed in association with RFQ 20-918-033 which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Funding is generated through marriage license fees in accordance with California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 18305 (b).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
On February 3, 2020, the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) Procurement and Contracts Division, released a Notice of Award associated with Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 20-918-033 which was requested by HHSA to solicit responses for Domestic Violence Shelter-Based services as defined in the California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 18290-18309.8. Said RFQ indicated funding would be evenly divided between services on the West Slope of the County and the East Slope of the County.
Two responses were received which met the requirements o...
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