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C. 55

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	December 20, 2016

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Blanket Purchase Order with Kaplan Early Learning Company

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/20/2016

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor

ABSENT:

Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	CSB (925) 681-6389
cc:	Eric Pormento Nasim Eghlima Cassandra Youngblood

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 20, 2016
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Employment & Human Services Director, a purchase order with Kaplan Early Learning Company (#38509), in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000 to procure childcare center equipment and supplies, for the period July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2019.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Preferred pricing agreement #C-1146 which includes $100 minimum order for agreement discount and free standard shipping. Orders will be placed by e-mail, phone, fax, US mail or in person using the above purchase order as needed.


40% State ($720,000) California Department of Education

FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)

60% Federal ($1,080,000) Department of Health and Human Services / Administration for Children and Families
CFDA # 93.600

BACKGROUND:

The Department utilizes this company to furnish supplies for the 15 childcare centers operated by the Department. Supplies include school supplies, classroom equipment, pre-school furniture and related items.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, County will not be able to make necessary purchases to operate the childcare centers.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The Employment & Human Services Department Community Services Bureau supports three of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes - Outcome 1: “Children Ready for and Succeeding in School,” Outcome 3: “Families that are Economically Self-sufficient,” and, Outcome 4: “Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing.” These outcomes are achieved by offering comprehensive services, including high quality early childhood education, nutrition, and health services to low-income children throughout Contra Costa County.