On March 10, 2020, the Board of Supervisors requested that the Governor proclaim a State of Emergency in Contra Costa County (Gov. Code Section 8625) due to COVID-19. The Health Department must use all available preventative measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 which includes testing and vaccine administration. THe COVID-19 Adult Ambassador Program promotes testing and community best practices for safety, primarily in areas that are underserved or experiencing a surge in cases. The Program assists the County in meeting State requirements in outreach and testing.
On December 15, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #23-697 with Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc., in an amount of $774,212 for the provision of COVID-19 Adult Ambassador Program for the period December 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
On April 20, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved Extension Agreement #23-697-1 to extend the termination date from June 30, 2021 to October 31, 2021 with no change in the payment limit of $774,212.
On September 7, 2021 the Board of Supervisors approved Amendment Agreement #23-697-2 to increase the payment limit by $99,528 to a new payment limit of $873,740 with no change in the term through October 31, 2021.
On October 5, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved Amendment Agreement #23-697-3 to increase the payment limit by $272,502 to a new payment limit of $1,146,242 and extend the termination date from October 31, 2021 to January 31, 2022.
Approval of Amendment Agreement #23-697-4 will allow the COVID-19 Adult Ambassador Program to continue to promote testing and community best practices through June 30, 2022.
If this amendment is not approved, the contractor will not be able to continue to provide COVID-19 Adult Ambassador Program services.
The recommendation supports the following children's outcome(s): Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing; and Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families.