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Probation Department recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030(b) that the services provided by the Contractor are in the best interest of the public and specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work;
2) Make findings in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17 Section 3.4.2 Sole Source/Single Source due to the need for continuity of services and when so directed by the Court, that Agreement 8070 is exempt from competitive bidding;
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign retroactive Amendment I to Agreement 8070 with Fostering Connections to increase the amount of the Agreement by $50,000, increasing the total amount to $125,802 for sex offender counseling services with no change to the term; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement 8070 including future amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the agreement, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: AB109 (Public Safety Realignment). (100%)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Penal Code 1203.067 states persons placed on formal probation on or after July 1, 2012, shall successfully complete a sex offender management program. The Probation Department (Probation) has been contracting with Fostering Connections (Vendor) since October 18, 2023, for the provision of sex offender counseling to certain clients of Probation. Services provided include individual, group, or family sessions; file review; polygraph exams; court testifying; psychological testing; and administrative functions.
Services have been provided in a greater quantity than anticipated at inception of Agreement 8070. Probation expects to add to the current service level, and Vendor is willing to provide those services, thus increasing the need for additional funds to the contr...
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