DATE: June 20, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Sanja Bugay, Director, Department of Social Services
SUBJECT: Agreement with Cultural Brokers, Inc. for Family Advocacy and Liaison Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as Cultural Brokers, Inc. is the only vendor that provides culturally responsive family advocacy and liaison services; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Cultural Brokers, Inc. to provide family advocacy and liaison services, effective July 1, 2023, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $3,109,664.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions which will allow the Department of Social Services to have Cultural Brokers, Inc. provide family advocacy and liaison services. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board choose to not approve these recommended actions, services to families involved with Child Welfare Services will be reduced which may result in an increase of children entering foster care or a decrease in family reunification.
SUSPENSION OF COMPETITION/SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT:
The Department's request to waive the competitive bidding process is consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 as Cultural Brokers, Inc. is the only vendor who provides the culturally competent family advocacy and liaison services the Department seeks. The Internal Services Department - Purchasing Division concurs with the Department's request to waive the competitive bidding process.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The maximum amount of the recommended agreement $3,109,664 will be fully offse...
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