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Health and Human Services Agency, Community Services Division, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 1 to Agreement for Services 277-S1411 with Conforti Plumbing, Inc., for the provision of plumbing services, for the term ending January 13, 2019, and increase the not-to-exceed by $71,500 for a maximum contractual obligation of $171,500; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 277-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.
FUNDING: Federal and State Funding.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 1 to Agreement for Services 277-S1411 with Conforti Plumbing, Inc. by increasing the not-to-exceed compensation by $71,500 for a maximum contractual obligation of $171,500 for the current term that ends January 13, 2019. Approval of this Amendment 1 will allow continued provision of plumbing services for those eligible individuals, thus ensuring HHSA meets the requirements of the funding source.
Additionally, HHSA has determined, in accordance with County Ordinance Section 3.13.030, that specialty skills and qualifications of a Plumbing Contractor with a C-36 plumbing license are required for the “as requested” plumbing services performed under this Agreement.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program and the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) fund the County’s Weatherization Assistance Program, which enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. California families receiving LIHEAP assistance have incomes that do not exceed an amount equal to 60% of the State median income. In El Dorado ...
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