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Meeting Body: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/28/2025 9:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hall of Records
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25-0037 1.Approve Agendaapproved agendaPass Action details Video Video
25-0038 2.Approve Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 24-59Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details Video Video
24-1412 3.Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Julie S Apperson - Department of Behavioral Health - 23 Years of Servicepresented  Action details Video Video
24-1413 4.Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Jaime Rolando Loredo - Sheriff Department - 24 Years of Servicepresented  Action details Video Video
25-0029 5.Proclaim January 2025 as "National Human Trafficking Prevention Month" in Fresno CountyApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-1424 6.Present certificates in recognition of the 2024 Fresno County Cohort participants completing the designated number of credits to receive their Executive Credentials from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC)presented  Action details Video Video
25-0051 7.Provide direction on one of the following options, including funding alternatives: 1) renovating the Hall of records; 2) build a new building and select a new site for the Board of Supervisors Chambers and the associated county staffdirected staff  Action details Video Video
25-0015 8.Adopt resolution to fill an Executive Assistant position with Extra-Help retiree, Marsha Koop, effective February 3, 2025, finding pursuant to Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), that a 180-day separation period for retired employee returning to employment as Extra-Help is not applicable based on your Board’s certification that the nature of employment and appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position before the 180-day separation periodApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
25-0004 9.Adopt resolution to fill a Road Operations Lead Supervisor position with Extra-Help retiree, Philip Ferdolage, effective February 3, 2025, finding pursuant to Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), that a 180-day separation period for retired employee returning to employment as Extra-Help is not applicable based on your Board’s certification that the nature of employment and appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position before the 180-day separation periodApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-1236 10.Consider and approve petition for partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract (Williamson Act Contract) No. 162 filed by James Heisdorf (Applicant), to remove a 60-acre portion of a 123-acre parcel from Williamson Act Contract to allow 60-acres to be developed into three separate 20-acre parcels for residential development; and if your Board is able to make all five required findings listed under Government Code Section 51282(b), take the following actions: a) Adopt Negative Declaration prepared for Initial Study No. 8239; b) Adopt and authorize Chairman to execute Resolution authorizing partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 162; and c) Authorize Chairman to execute Certificate of Tentative Cancellation and approve recording Certificate of Cancellation when all contingencies and conditions included in Certificate of Tentative Cancellation have been satisfied (subject parcel is located on north side of Millerton Road, 1.21-miles east of Auberry Road, approximately 6.8-miles east of community of Friant (APN: 138-061-16) (10836 MillertonApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1266 11.Conduct public protest hearing regarding the proposed annexation of territory to Community Facilities District 2006-01; If there is no “majority protest” within the County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01 or the proposed annexation territory, overrule any protests, and adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution Calling a Special Election for a vote of the qualified electors within the territory proposed for annexation to County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01 (Police Protection Services) of the County of Fresno, for the combined propositions of Levying a Special Tax to finance enhanced police protection services, and including such annexation territory in the County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01 for purposes of the appropriations limit of the County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01; Conduct the landowner voter special election (landowners owning 2/3 of the area of the proposed annexation territory must vote in favor) for the territory included in the Annexation Territory No. 11A of CoApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1266  Conduct public protest hearing regarding the proposed annexation of territory to Community Facilities District 2006-01; If there is no “majority protest” within the County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01 or the proposed annexation territory, overrule any protests, and adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution Calling a Special Election for a vote of the qualified electors within the territory proposed for annexation to County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01 (Police Protection Services) of the County of Fresno, for the combined propositions of Levying a Special Tax to finance enhanced police protection services, and including such annexation territory in the County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01 for purposes of the appropriations limit of the County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01; Conduct the landowner voter special election (landowners owning 2/3 of the area of the proposed annexation territory must vote in favor) for the territory included in the Annexation Territory No. 11A of CoApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1266  Conduct public protest hearing regarding the proposed annexation of territory to Community Facilities District 2006-01; If there is no “majority protest” within the County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01 or the proposed annexation territory, overrule any protests, and adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution Calling a Special Election for a vote of the qualified electors within the territory proposed for annexation to County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01 (Police Protection Services) of the County of Fresno, for the combined propositions of Levying a Special Tax to finance enhanced police protection services, and including such annexation territory in the County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01 for purposes of the appropriations limit of the County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01; Conduct the landowner voter special election (landowners owning 2/3 of the area of the proposed annexation territory must vote in favor) for the territory included in the Annexation Territory No. 11A of CoApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1266  Conduct public protest hearing regarding the proposed annexation of territory to Community Facilities District 2006-01; If there is no “majority protest” within the County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01 or the proposed annexation territory, overrule any protests, and adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution Calling a Special Election for a vote of the qualified electors within the territory proposed for annexation to County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01 (Police Protection Services) of the County of Fresno, for the combined propositions of Levying a Special Tax to finance enhanced police protection services, and including such annexation territory in the County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01 for purposes of the appropriations limit of the County-Wide Mello-Roos Community Facilities District 2006-01; Conduct the landowner voter special election (landowners owning 2/3 of the area of the proposed annexation territory must vote in favor) for the territory included in the Annexation Territory No. 11A of CoApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0039 12.Board of Supervisors' Committee Reports and Comments - Receive and provide direction (this item is reserved for committee reports by members of the Board of Supervisors)held  Action details Video Video
25-0040 13.Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryApproved  Action details Video Video
25-0040  Receive Boards, Commissions, and Committees Vacancy Report; and Appoint Applicants as necessaryApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0041 14.Public Presentations - This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda - Pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 29, presentations are limited to 3 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes total per topicReceived  Action details Video Video
24-1410 15.Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Hollis Magill; Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units and Management and Unrepresented Employees - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employmentheld  Action details None
24-1467 16.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Alexander Sosin: ADJ16112676held  Action details None
24-1484 17.Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(4) (2 Cases)held  Action details None
24-1485 18.Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation; Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(2) (2 Cases)held  Action details None
25-0007 19.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Jeremy Cargill, et al. v. County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 21CECG03500held  Action details None
25-0021 20.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Klassen Corporation vs. County of Fresno, Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 24CECG05369held  Action details None
25-0050 21.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - Janice Palacios, et al. v. County of Fresno et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 23CECG01265held  Action details None
25-0055 22.Public Employee Performance Evaluation - County Counsel (Government Code Section 54957(b))held  Action details None
25-0033 23.Sitting as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Governing Board: Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code, section 54957.6): Agency Negotiator: Sanja Bugay; Employee Organization: SEIU-Local 2015 - Hours, Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employmentheld  Action details Video Video
25-0042 24.Approve minutes for January 7, 2025Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1383 25.Approve revisions to the Certificates of Appointment for the Silver Creek Drainage District Board of Directors for Christopher Allen (Division 1), Daniel McCurdy (Division 2), and Darcy Villere (Division 5), previously issued on November 28, 2023Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1479 26.Approve final adoption of Administrative Policy 48.1 - Naming Rights for Eligible County Facilities (AP 48.1); and Conduct second hearing to amend Chapter 13.28 of the Fresno County Ordinance Code (Leasing or Licensing of Any Real Property Belonging to, Leased by, or Licensed by the County) by amending and renaming Section 13.28.020 (Informal Bidding Procedures) to Section 13.28.020 (Informal Bidding Procedures, Generally), and adding new Section 13.28.021 (Informal bidding procedures, Naming Rights for Eligible County facilities); adopt the proposed Ordinance; and waive reading of the proposed Ordinance in its entiretyApproved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-1297 27.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Workiva, including the Main Terms and Conditions, a Statement of Work, and an Order, for financial trial balance and workpaper management cloud-based application effective when signed for a subscription term of January 28, 2025, through January 27, 2028, with two optional one-year renewals of the subscription term through January 27, 2030, for an amount not to exceed $565,591Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1497 28.Receive and file the County of Fresno Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1451 29.Adopt a Resolution approving the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to conduct a Special Municipal Election on March 18, 2025 for the City of Fresno to fill a vacancy for the remaining term in the office of the Councilmember for District 5Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0014 30.Consider and appoint candidate LeRoy E. Mayfield II to the Riverdale Memorial District Board of Directors to a full-term expiring December 1, 2028Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1494 31.Adopt a resolution accepting and authorizing the County Administrative Officer to execute, subject to approval as to legal form by County Counsel, and subject to approval as to accounting form by the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, Amendment No. 2 to the Public Defense Pilot Program (PDPP) with the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for post-conviction defense, effective March 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026, total not to exceed $3,466,977, in order for BSCC to fully execute Amendment No. 2 and release Year 3 fundsConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1477 32.Conduct the second hearing to amend and adopt the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Title 2 Administration, Chapter 2.09 Information Technology Services Department, add Title 2 Administration, Chapter 2.11 General Services Department, and amend Title 4 Revenue & Finance, Chapter 4.04 Purchasing Procedures and waive the reading of the Ordinance entirely; and Approve and authorize the Chief Operating Officer, or their designee, upon review and approval by County Counsel, to approve and execute amendments to current County agreements, for the purpose of updating references to the Director of Internal Services/Chief Information Officer and contact information for the General Services Department and Information Technology Services DepartmentConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1454 33.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive First Amendment to the Asian Citrus Psyllid Bulk Citrus Regulatory Agreement No. 24-0236-028-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, effective upon execution with no change to the term of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, and increasing the maximum by $40,000 to a total of $125,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1203 34.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Third Amendment to Agreement No. 23-284 with Mental Health Systems, Inc. to increase housing support funds effective upon execution, with no change to the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, and increasing maximum compensation by $29,774, to a total of $8,011,666; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Second Amendment to Master Agreement No. 23-285 with The Fresno Center to increase housing support funds effective upon execution, with no change to the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, and increasing maximum compensation by $30,000, to a total of $7,364,000; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Second Amendment to Master Agreement No. 23-287 with Mental Health Systems, Inc. and Turning Point of Central California, Inc. to increase housing support funds, and to make a correction to Section 4.3 to clarify the correct budgeted Non-Medi-Cal amount, effective upon execution, with no change to the term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, increasing Contractors’ housing support funds by $218,164, with no Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0955 35.Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34), determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a suspension of competition is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with the Tulare County Superintendent of Schools as the sole vendor identified by Department of Health Care Services to issue funding for the Friday Night Live program; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools to receive Friday Night Live funding, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, total not to exceed $45,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1404 36.Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution deleting one Medical Records Coordinator and adding one Senior Staff Analyst effective February 3, 2025 as reflected on Appendix CConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1421 37.Adopt a Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations for National Opioid Settlement Fund 0041, Subclass 17126, Org 1076, in the amount of $338,784 (4/5 vote); and Adopt a Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2024-25 appropriations and estimated revenues for Department of Behavioral Health Org 5630, in the amount of $338,784 (4/5 vote)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1447 38.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Kings View, for mental health patients’ rights services, effective upon execution through June 30, 2030, which includes a three-year and five months base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,191,667Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-1362 39.Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution establishing the Public Health Finance Division Manager within the Department of Public Health Org 5620 and reclassifying upwards one (1) Departmental Business Manager, effective February 3, 2025, as reflected on Appendix “E”; and Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adjusting the salary range of the Departmental Business Manager and Financial Program Manager classifications, effective February 3, 2025, as reflected on Appendix “E”Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0003 40.Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution establishing the Probation Social Worker classification series, and laterally reclassifying three (3) Social Worker I/II/III to Probation Social Worker I/II/III within the Probation Department, effective February 3, 2025, as reflected in Appendix “F”Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1498 41.Approve Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding for the following Representation Units, represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521, effective February 17, 2025: Unit 03 - Mental Health Professionals and Social Workers, Unit 04 - Eligibility Workers, Unit 12 - Clerical, Paramedical, Building and Service Employees, Unit 22 - Professional, Para-Professional, and Technical Employees, Unit 36 - Supervisory Employees; and Approve Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Unit 31 - Public Defenders, represented by Professional Association County Employees, effective February 17, 2025Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1499 42.Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bid process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances when obtaining the services of counsel to assist the County; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement for Specialized Legal Services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to provide legal advice and training to the County Counsel and Department of Human Resources regarding labor and employment law, effective February 4, 2025, through February 3, 2028, with two optional one-year extensions ($300,000)Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-1500 43.Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bid process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances when obtaining the services of counsel to assist the County; and Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement for Specialized Legal Services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to provide specialized legal services as lead negotiator during upcoming Memorandum of Understanding negotiations, effective February 4, 2025, through February 3, 2028, with two optional one-year extensions ($450,000)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
25-0006 44.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. 23-388, which is a Master Services Agreement for third party workplace investigations between various vendors, effective upon execution, with no change to the term of August 8, 2023, through the final optional year, ending August 7, 2028, and increasing the maximum compensation by $1,500,000, to a total of $2,000,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1352 45.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc., through a cooperative agreement with OMNIA Partners, for continued imaging software and services, effective February 1, 2025, not to exceed approximately three years through November 30, 2027, total not to exceed $1,126,565Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1472 46.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Electric Power Systems International, Inc., to provide high-voltage electrical repair, maintenance, inspection and certification services as needed, effective upon execution for a potential five-year term, including a three-year initial term with two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $3,500,000Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-1480 47.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. A-23-475 with Quinn Company for Caterpillar Inc. original equipment manufacturer parts and repairs, effective upon execution with no change to the term of August 15, 2020 through August 14, 2025, and increasing the maximum compensation by $320,000 to a total of $1,240,000Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1488 48.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a countywide Agreement with Pacific Publishing Group, Inc., dba The Business Journal, for publication of legal notices, effective February 4, 2025, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $890,000Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0763 49.Approve and accept the Assignment of Lease Agreement No. 22-099 from Sunnyside Square Investments, Inc. to Sage Kings Fresno, LLC for 18,033 square feet of office space and adjacent parking stalls located at 5566 E. Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727, retroactively effective September 23, 2022; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute retroactive Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement No. 22-099 with Sage Kings Fresno, LLC, to extend the term by two years to a total of seven years, from April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2029, add improvements to the restrooms, increase the maximum base rent by $696,108 to $1,709,628, and increase the estimated possible additional rent by $247,015 to $343,213, for a total estimated maximum rent of $2,052,841; Authorize the Director of Internal Services/Chief Information Officer, or their designee, to approve and execute, upon review and approval as to legal form by County Counsel, an Estoppel Certificate, and Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreement relating to the recommended Lease Agreement, if County is so requested by Sage Kings Fresno, LLC, tConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1126 50.Approve designation and placement of Whitmore Ferry on the County’s Register of Centennial Places; and authorize the Chairman to execute the certificate for a Centennial PlaceConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1364 51.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the California Department of Public Health, for continued participation in the COVID Network of California Laboratories for SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Sequencing Services, effective March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028 ($0)ApprovedPass Action details None
24-1379 52.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for participation in the organized Home Visitation Network, effective July 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025, total not to exceed $10,000Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-1432 53.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue agreement with the California Department of Public Health Office of AIDS, effective August 1, 2024 through May 31, 2029, total not to exceed $1,546,556; and Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health to execute the State Contractor’s Release for the final invoiceConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1433 54.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Diamond Drugs, Inc., dba Diamond Pharmacy Services, for pharmaceutical prescriptions and consultation services, effective upon execution, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,000,000Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0923 55.Make a determination in accordance with Administrative Policy No. 34 that unusual or extraordinary circumstances exist that allow sole source procurement of bridge components based on the Board’s express findings that specification by brand or trade name of the bridge components is consistent with the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 3400(c)(2) and 3400(c)(3); and authorize staff to incorporate these sole-sourced components in the design and construction of bridge projects anticipated to advertise for bidding in the next upcoming yearsConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-0991 56.Retroactively approve three grant applications submitted to Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 ($8,175,187)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1339 57.Adopt specifications for Contract Nos. 24-19-J, 24-20-J, and 24-21-J Class A (General Engineering) Job Order Contracts; award Contract No. 24-19-J to bidder with lowest bid, Papich Construction, 398 Sunrise Terrace, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, total not to exceed $6,023,368; award Contract No. 24-20-J to bidder with second lowest bid, Walsh Montgomery Construction, Inc., 1477 Menlo Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611, total not to exceed $6,023,368; award Contract No. 24-21-J to bidder with third lowest bid, Yarbs Grading and Paving, Inc., 11339 S. Peach Avenue, Fresno, CA 93725, total not to exceed $6,023,368; adopt specifications for Contract Nos. 24-J-10, 24-J-11, 24-J-12, and 24-J-13 Class B (General Building) Job Order Contracts; award Contract No. 24-J-10 to bidder with lowest bid, Durham Construction Company, Inc., 1025 Holland Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612, total not to exceed $6,023,368; award Contract No. 24-J-11 to bidder with second lowest bid, Newton Construction and Management, Inc., 2436 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, total not to exceed $6,023,368; find that Simile ConstructioConsent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None
24-1347 58.Approve and authorize Chairman to execute an Agreement with Stearns, Conrad, and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba SCS Engineers to assist in evaluating and planning solid waste management programs compliant with both State regulations and Fresno County Ordinance Code and to update and prepare a strategic and comprehensive solid waste management master plan, including edible food recovery plans and organic waste management, and execute related tasks effective upon execution, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $1,529,598Approved as RecommendedPass Action details Video Video
24-1448 59.Under Administrative Policy No. 34 for competitive bids or requests for proposals (AP 34), determine that an exception to the competitive bidding requirement under AP 34 is satisfied and a sole source is warranted due to unusual or extraordinary circumstances, and that the best interests of the County would be served by entering into an agreement with Gainwell Technologies LLC (Gainwell) and the CalSAWS Consortium as the CalSAWS Consortium is a Joint Powers Authority formed by all 58 California Counties; approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the County Purchase Agreement with Gainwell Technologies LLC and the CalSAWS consortium, for the purchase of Purpose-Built Curated Data Set (PBDS) access, infrastructure support and technical training, on behalf of the County, effective February 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, total not to exceed $48,530; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement No. 24-193 with Accenture LLP and the CalSAWS Consortium for the purchase of Purpose-Built, Curated Data Set (PBDS) access and Maintenance & Enhancements (M&E)Consent Agenda be approvedPass Action details None