DATE: June 18, 2019
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Delfino E. Neira, 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 for the solicitation of Specialized Training Courses for the Department of Social Services; 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, 2019 through June 30, 2021 ($850,000).
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will allow the Department to waive the competitive bidding process and execute an Agreement with the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of the University of California, at Davis (UC Davis) Continuing and Professional Education, for specialized social services training for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, with no increase in Net County Cost.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. The State of California has designated UC Davis as the only agency that can provide eligibility and specialized training as requested by the Department. Training is mandated in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) ? 235.62, State Plan Requirements for Training Programs, and the State Manual Policies and Procedures (MPP) Chapter 14, Staff Development and Training. If the Board does not approve the recommended actions, the Department will not be able to provide training for social services functions, including those in Adult Services, Eligibility Services, California Work ...
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