RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Contract #23-706-3 with La Clinica De La Raza, Inc., a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $660,930, to provide COVID-19 outreach services, mobile testing and vaccine administration for residents of Contra Costa County, for the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this contract will result in annual expenditures of up to $660,930 for FY 2022-2023 and will be funded 100% by American Rescue Plan Act Funds.
BACKGROUND:
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 outreach, testing and vaccine administration. The Department must enter into contracts for these services and competitive bidding requirements are suspended to the extent necessary to address the effects of COVID-19.
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