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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	February 6, 2018

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Amend Contract with Bay Area Community Resources, Inc. for Youth Workforce Development Services in East Contra Costa County

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/06/2018

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Gina Chenoweth 925-608-4961

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: February 6, 2018
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Bay Area Community Resources, Inc., a non-profit organization, to increase the payment limit by $117,478 to a new payment limit of $205,478 to provide Youth Workforce Development Services in East Contra Costa County, effective February 1, 2018, with no change to the original contract term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This contract amendment will increase expenditures by $117,478. The cost of the increase will be 100% covered by federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds.

BACKGROUND:

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) defines the nation’s job training system and provides guidance for local workforce investment systems designed to increase the employment, retention and earnings of clients, and increase occupational skill

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

attainment by clients. The goals of these efforts are to improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the nation. Bay Area Community Resources, Inc. (the "Contractor") will provide a systematic approach that offers youth a broad range of coordinated services, including: opportunities for assistance in academic and occupational learning; development of leadership skills; and preparation for further education, additional training, and eventual employment. Programs will provide guidance for youth that is balanced with appropriate consideration of each youth’s involvement in his or her training and educational plan.

The original contract was awarded from a competitive bid process, Request For Proposal (RFP) #1150. This amendment increases the payment limit to fund a 227% increase in the number of youth served.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The County will not be able to meet the workforce development needs of East Contra Costa County youth.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The services provided under this contract support two of the five Contra Costa County’s community outcomes: (2) Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood; and (3) Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient, by providing workforce development services to the youth in East Contra Costa County.