DATE: June 20, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Sanja Bugay, Director, Department of Social Services
SUBJECT: Agreement with the Regents of the University of California for Social Services Training
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to waive the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as the Regents of the University of California is the only State-designated provider of mandated specialized training courses; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a sole source Agreement with the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of the University of California at Davis to provide training for Adult Services, Eligibility Services, CalWORKs Employment Services, In-Home Supportive Services, and Child Welfare Services, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, total not to exceed $790,500.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions, which will allow the Department of Social Services to have the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of the University of California at Davis (UC Davis) Continuing and Professional Education, provide specialized social services training. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board choose to not approve these recommended actions, the Department will not be able to provide mandated training for social services staff, including Adult Services, Eligibility Services, CalWORKs Employment Services, In-Home Supportive Services, and Child Welfare Services.
SUSPENSION OF COMPETITION/SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT:
The Department's request to waive the competitive bidding process is consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 as the Regents of the University of California is the only State-designated specialized training services provider. The Internal Services Department - Purchasing Division concurs with t...
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