DATE: January 6, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Chief Probation Officer Kirk Haynes
SUBJECT: Agreements with Turning Point of Central California
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, for adult reentry employment readiness services for adults on probation, effective February 1, 2026, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,750,000; and
2. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, for adult reentry employment readiness services for individuals participating in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Adult Re-Entry Planning Program, effective February 1, 2026, not to exceed five months, total not to exceed $28,849.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions, which will allow Turning Point of Central California (TPCC) to provide adult reentry employment readiness services for adults on probation on behalf of the Probation Department, including those in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Adult Re-Entry Planning Program (ARPP). TPCC will provide evidence-based employment readiness programming under a single program model funded by two separate sources, resulting in two separate agreements. The first recommended action will approve an agreement to be funded by the State of California Public Safety Realignment Act Assembly Bill 109 (AB109) revenue. The second recommended action will approve an agreement to be funded by JAG, for which grant funds are set to expire on June 30, 2026. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If your Board does not approve the recommended actions, the Probation Department would be unable to execute the recommended agreements with TPCC and would be required to discontinue providing employment readiness services for adults on probation, including ARPP participants. Non-approval of the recommended actions would also result in the County being out of compliance with the JAG grant. Additionally, the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) would be required to approve an alternative update to the plan and return to your Board for approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The first recommended action will approve an agreement for the maximum amount of $1,750,000, which is fully funded with AB 109 funds received from the State of California. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in Probation’s FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget for Org 3430 and will be included in future budget requests.
The second recommended action will approve an agreement for the maximum amount of $28,849, which is fully funded by JAG funds. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in Probation’s FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget for Org 3432.
DISCUSSION:
On December 2, 2014, the Board approved adding reentry employment readiness services to be funded with available AB109 funds as part of the second amendment to the CCP Plan. On January 26, 2016, the Board approved a five-year agreement for the same employment readiness services funded through AB109 funds, as approved by CCP.
On January 26, 2021, the Board approved a five-year agreement with B.I. Incorporated for the continued services of employment readiness. Services were approved by CCP and funded through AB109 funding, with a portion funded through the JAG program. This agreement will expire on January 31, 2026.
On July 18, 2023, the Board approved and authorized the execution of the retroactive Grant Application/Agreement with the Board of State and Community Corrections for JAG. The grant funding allowed the Probation Department to provide reentry case management and supportive services to facilitate successful reentry into the community for the targeted population following release from custody. This also allowed for continued JAG funding for the assigned Deputy Probation Officer (DPO) position, which is fully funded by the JAG grant. If the next JAG grant cycle is applied for and approved, the DPO position will continue to be funded by the grant. However, if the JAG funding were to end after the current cycle, the DPO position would remain in the Special Services Unit and be funded through the Community Corrections Performance Incentives Grant (SB678).
On July 4, 2025, the County issued Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 26-008, followed by Addendum Number One on July 25, 2025, and an Addendum Number Two on August 22, 2025. The RFP solicited proposals from qualified vendors to provide adult reentry employment readiness services to approximately 275 participants under two separate agreements. The RFP requested a thorough description of the services implementation plan, along with two separate budgets for the distinct funding sources. The AB109 portion required a budget breakdown not to exceed $1,750,000 for the possible five-year term. The JAG portion only required an hourly rate for Salaries and Benefits not to exceed a total of $28,849 for the grant term of June 30, 2026. The RFP closed on September 9, 2025, and received five responsive proposals:
• Turning Point of Central California, Inc. AB109: $1,750,000
• B.I. Incorporated AB109: $2,183,949
• North Star Wellness Center AB109: $1,368,059
• Advanced Employment Group AB109: $1,744,917
• Hope Now for Youth AB109: $1,715,219
The review committee consisted of three members from the Probation Department, who met to review and rank each proposal. The review committee concluded TPCC’s proposal was the most comprehensive of the proposals received. TPCC demonstrated understanding of the requested services, experience utilizing evidence-based practices with the target population, and a cost proposal that was clearly presented and within the established budgets. The review committee recommended awarding both agreements to TPCC.
Should the recommend actions be approved by your Board, TPCC will provide evidence-based adult reentry employment readiness services to participants upon release from custody. The goal of the program is to reduce recidivism among formerly incarcerated individuals by providing comprehensive employment readiness services. By equipping participants with the necessary skills, resources, and support, the program aims to facilitate successful reintegration into the workforce and promote long-term stability.
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
BAI #52, July 18, 2023
BAI #27, January 26, 2021
BAI #30, January 26, 2016
BAI #40, December 2, 2014
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
On file with Clerk - Agreement with Turning Point of Central California for AB109
On file with Clerk - Agreement with Turning Point of Central California for JAG
CAO ANALYST:
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