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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 specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work;
2) Find that Agreement for Services 7526 is exempt from competitive bidding in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.5 Specific Exemptions and Written Findings of Fact;
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 7526 with Northern California Construction Training to provide a pre-apprenticeship program to increase the skillsets of clients of the El Dorado County Probation Department, for the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and for a Not to Exceed Amount of $299,590.00; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 7526, 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: Public Safety Realignment (AB109).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Northern California Construction Training (NCCT) is a non-profit organization providing pre-apprenticeship training programs that provide students with training in construction-based trades. The comprehensive program includes hands-on training in construction trades, job safety, first aid, preparation for entry exams to apprenticeship programs, development of appropriate work behaviors, certifications, and job placement services. These skills are not currently identified in County job classifications and NCCT offers a variety of training opportunities for which it would not be feasible to hire and train additional permanent staff to provide. Upon completion of the program, 85% of graduates are placed in employment, with a continuing effort from NCCT to place graduates not employed at the time of grad...
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