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Probation Department recommending the Board:
1) Waive formal bid requirements in accordance with Purchasing Policy C-17 Section 3.4, Exemptions from Competitive Bidding, due to a competitively bid cooperative purchasing agreement being utilized for the acquisition of furniture designed for challenging environments such as correctional settings;
2) Authorize the use of competitively bid Contract 230301 between The Interlocal Purchasing System and Pineapple Contracts Inc for the acquisition of furniture for the South Lake Tahoe Juvenile Treatment Center; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Pineapple in the estimated amount of $143,955, including applicable taxes, fees, and delivery charges.
FUNDING: Department of Juvenile Justice Realignment Implementation (SB 823) (100%).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In September 2020, SB 823 was passed; this transferred the responsibility for treatment and supervision of all youth committed to the California Department of Juvenile Justice to local counties. AB 178 provided funding to counties for the renovation, enhancement, and improvements of county facilities. This funding could be used to assist in the development of rehabilitative environments to modernize facilities to create treatment, vocational, educational, recreational, visitation, and family engagement space; and used to upgrade security infrastructure that enhances the creation or expansion of these spaces.
The Probation Department (Probation) desires to purchase furniture from Pineapple Contracts Inc (Pineapple) for the South Lake Tahoe Juvenile Treatment Center (JTC). Furniture for custody settings is unique and cannot be purchased from just any manufacturer due to safety concerns and concealment. Pineapple designs furniture for challenging environments such as behavioral health facilities, hospitals, and correctional settings. The furniture from Pineapple creates a home-like feel while maintaining a safe environment. The...
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