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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that the provision of Social Security advocacy for youth clients provided by Maximus US Services, Inc. (Maximus) are in the public's best interest and that there are specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications involved in the performance of the work in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030(B);
2) Make findings in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.4 (2f), that the agreement with Maximus is exempt from Competitive Bidding due to Maximus being the sole contractor who can provide a continuity of service provision to children in foster care who need local expertise in Social Security Advocacy;
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 7541 with Maximus US Services, Inc., with a not-to-exceed amount of $275,000, and for the term of three (3) years from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 7541, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: 100% State Funding and Miscellaneous Recovery Revenue.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Per California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 13757, counties are required to screen all foster youth for potential Social Security Income/Social Security Disability Income (SSI/SSDI) eligibility when foster youth are at least 16.5 years of age and no more than 17.5 years of age. Disabled foster youth who emancipate from care without establishing eligibility for federal benefit are especially vulnerable to negative outcomes such as undiagnosed medical conditions or homelessness. This screening will increase the chances for foster youth to have a successful transition to independent living.
The County of El Dorado (Count...
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