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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that the provision of AbacusLaw Software as a Service (SaaS) provided by Contractor are in the public's best interest and that there are specialty skills, qualifications, and equipment 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) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Purchase Contract 7741 with Abacus Data Systems, Inc., for the AbacusLaw SaaS, effective for the retroactive term date of June 29, 2023, to ensure continuity of software access to HHSA staff, in the amount of $19,284.48 for the initial three year term of the perpetual agreement which shall then automatically renew at the then current rate;
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Purchase Contract 7741, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the amount of the Agreement beyond the Purchasing Agent authority; and
4) Authorize the HHSA Director, or the HHSA Chief Assistant Director, to execute programmatic, administrative, and fiscal documents relating to Purchase Contract 7741.
FUNDING: 10% Federal, 11% Donations and 79% General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
HHSA Community Services Division Area Agency on Aging (AAA) operates the Senior Legal Program which provides legal services to residents of El Dorado County who are at least 60 years of age and older. HHSA Senior Legal Program is committed to protecting the independence and dignity of our community’s seniors and promoting financial, social, and economic self-reliance through efficient, effective, high-quality legal assistance, education and general advocacy for their needs and rights.
Abacus Data Systems, Inc., provides AbacusLaw automation software which is designed for law firms for managing legal workflows. HHSA Legal Services utilizes this SaaS for...
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