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Probation Department (Probation) recommending the Board:
1) Waive formal bid requirements for the purchase of a JHB Group Inc. Public Safety Outreach Trailer in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.4: Exemptions from Competitive Bidding No. 2: Sole Source/Single Source;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a budget transfer establishing the budget for the Special Revenue Fund created to deposit the ongoing AB 143 Criminal backfill funding to be used by Probation, Sheriff’s Office, and Public Defender (4/5 vote required);
3) Approve the addition of one (1) Outreach Vehicle to Probation’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 Fixed Asset List at $165,000; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order in the amount of $165,000 including applicable taxes and fees.
FUNDING: California AB 143 (2021) (100%).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
California’s AB 143 (2021) provides backfill to counties as a result of revenues lost from the repeal of various criminal justice administrative fees. The Board previously authorized the Recommended Funding Distribution in May 2022 for Probation, the Public Defender’s Office, and the Sheriff’s Office. A portion of this funding for Probation will be used to establish a Mobile Probation Outreach Trailer (Trailer).
The Trailer will be outfitted with technology suitable to accommodate Court appearances, online learning, workforce development, materials and equipment for assessments, restrooms for urinalysis testing, and office space for law and justice partners. The Trailer will operate as a community service hub for justice involved individuals, particularly those who are unhoused and, as a result, struggling with meeting probation supervision requirements. The costs outlined include the Trailer and customization specific to community supervision needs.
Probation recommends approval of a sole source purchase to the JHB Group Inc. for the Trailer in the amount of $165,000. El Dorado County Office of Proc...
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