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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), recommending the Board:
1) Award Request for Proposals (RFP) 17-952-042, to the successful proposer, Unity Care, to provide Independent Living Program services for foster youth in El Dorado County;
2) Authorize HHSA to negotiate a three (3) year Agreement for Services with Unity Care, with a maximum annual obligation Not-To-Exceed $175,000, and a total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $525,000;
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute said Agreement for Services, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute any amendments relating to the Agreement developed in association with RFP 17-952-042, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: 2011 Realignment Funds and Federal Funding.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board award Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 17-952-042 for Independent Living Program services for foster youth in El Dorado County, authorize HHSA to negotiate an agreement with the selected proposer, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the resulting Agreement, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On February 17, 2017, the Procurement and Contracts Division, on behalf of the HHSA, released a Request for Proposals, No. 17-952-042, soliciting responses for Independent Living Program services for foster youth. Three (3) responses were received which met the requirements of the RFP. Following the closure of the RFP on March 17, 2017, the three responses were reviewed by a panel of three evaluators. Following the evaluation of the proposals, the total averaged score provided by the evaluation panel for Unit Care, was 236 points out of 300 possible points. This score was more than 16 points higher than the next highest scoring proposer.
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 permanently authorized the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Independent Living Program (ILP), offering training, services and programs for current and former foster youth between the ages of 16 - 21 (also known as Transition Age Youth) to assist said youth in developing self-sufficiency prior to and after leaving the foster care system. The goal of the ILP is to enable youth to achieve self-sufficiency by providing independent living skills assessments, basic living education, vocation training, job seeking skills, and individualized services, in coordination with a written Transitional Independent Living Plan for each youth in order to assist the youth in achieving the goal of living independently.
ALTERNATIVES
Should the Board decline to award RFP No. 17-952-042 to Unity Care, Independent Living Program services would not be provided as a result of this RFP process.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Health and Human Services Agency, County Counsel, and Risk Management
CAO RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agenda item. Sufficient appropriations were included in the fiscal year 2016 - 17 budget, and will be included in future budgets for the term of the Agreement.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Clerk of the Board to provide a copy of the approved minute order to HHSA Contracts Unit at 3057 Briw Rd.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Patricia Charles-Heathers, Ph.D., Director